Code Commenting – a delicate art of balance
Taken from my reply to a post regarding the topic on Facebook, a few words introducing key guidelines I follow when commenting my code.
Array unpacking in PHP
A neat trick for extracting information from arrays into variables.
PJ Blog – it’s that good!
Sometimes spam is so funny that it's worth a laugh or two.
Clean Code
A must-have book that belongs on the bookshelf of any developer looking to improve the quality of their code.
Seven Languages in Seven Weeks
A great book that introduces the reader to several programming language paradigms. While it has received some criticism for not adequately covering any language in detail or with much formality, that was never the intent of the book.
What I came away with was a solid introduction to the syntax, semantics, and features of each language introduced – the keyword being introduced – leaving the reader with exposure and understanding of what each language is about should he or she wish to continue learning about any of the languages covered.
Internet Explorer 9 launches
Microsoft has recently launched Internet Explorer 9! And boy have they come a long way with their browser – you’ll find that IE9 is actually surprisingly capable. Try it out and see for yourself.