https://darkcoding.net/ Recent content on Graham King Hugo en Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400 https://darkcoding.net/software/personal-ai-evals-aug-2025/ Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400 https://darkcoding.net/software/personal-ai-evals-aug-2025/ My life is not a math Olympiad https://darkcoding.net/software/underrust-mutual-exclusion/ Mon, 05 May 2025 16:05:00 -0400 https://darkcoding.net/software/underrust-mutual-exclusion/ With many concurrent readers and a single occasional writer, which mutual exclusion primitive should you use? 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What if we use AVX-512 instructions? https://darkcoding.net/software/cost-of-sync-once/ Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://darkcoding.net/software/cost-of-sync-once/ In Rust, what is the performance cost of using sync::Once after the initial setup? https://darkcoding.net/software/does-it-matter-what-type-i-use/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://darkcoding.net/software/does-it-matter-what-type-i-use/ In Rust, how does using a different primitive type (u8, i32, u64, ...) change the generated assembly? https://darkcoding.net/software/underrust-rust-assembly-output/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://darkcoding.net/software/underrust-rust-assembly-output/ Assembly: In all the world of the programmer, there is no more important output. https://darkcoding.net/software/a-very-small-rust-binary-indeed/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:00:32 -0700 https://darkcoding.net/software/a-very-small-rust-binary-indeed/ Can we make a Rust program that's as small as it's assembler equivalent? https://darkcoding.net/software/a-random-number-you-already-have/ Sun, 05 Jun 2022 16:19:39 -0700 https://darkcoding.net/software/a-random-number-you-already-have/ Thanks to Address Space Layout Randomization you can use the address of a stack variable as a zero-cost random number. https://darkcoding.net/software/return-value-optimization-in-rust/ Sat, 26 Feb 2022 14:49:47 -0800 https://darkcoding.net/software/return-value-optimization-in-rust/ Rust avoids memory copies by optimizing return value placement. https://darkcoding.net/software/rust-atomics-on-x86/ Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:18:06 -0800 https://darkcoding.net/software/rust-atomics-on-x86/ On x86 it doesn't really matter what sync::atomic::Ordering you choose. https://darkcoding.net/software/rust-is-also-c/ Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:04:46 -0800 https://darkcoding.net/software/rust-is-also-c/ Safety is boring, let's do pointer arithmetic. https://darkcoding.net/software/epoll-the-api-that-powers-the-modern-internet/ Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:46:10 -0800 https://darkcoding.net/software/epoll-the-api-that-powers-the-modern-internet/ Linux's epoll API solved the C10K problem, enabling fast and afforable Internet services. https://darkcoding.net/software/scripting-minecraft-server-with-python/ Sat, 11 Dec 2021 16:22:11 -0800 https://darkcoding.net/software/scripting-minecraft-server-with-python/ Minecraft has an API. If you run your own server you can program it from Python. https://darkcoding.net/software/rust-performance-101-in-5-minutes/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/rust-performance-101-in-5-minutes/ Is your Rust program CPU bound? Here are the very first things you can do on Linux. https://darkcoding.net/software/cpu-silently-disappointed-with-your-choice-of-instruction-ordering/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:10:34 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/cpu-silently-disappointed-with-your-choice-of-instruction-ordering/ An adventure in CPU out-of-order instruction execution. https://darkcoding.net/software/traits-rusts-unifying-concept/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/traits-rusts-unifying-concept/ Rust's traits are a single concept that unifies interfaces, abstract classes, mix-ins, operator overloading, contraints on generics, and more. https://darkcoding.net/software/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-professional-software-engineer/ Sun, 20 Dec 2020 23:05:31 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-professional-software-engineer/ Just a normal day reversing linked lists on the whiteboard. https://darkcoding.net/software/three-things-i-wish-id-known-learning-rust/ Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:04:14 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/three-things-i-wish-id-known-learning-rust/ It will take longer to learn than most languages, the standard library is small so you'll need dependencies, and a lot of behavior is in traits. https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/quote-of-the-day-a-stirring-speech/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:14:31 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/quote-of-the-day-a-stirring-speech/ ... because, at every new incident, your fortitude was to be called forth, and your courage exhibited; because danger and death surrounded it, and these you were to brave and overcome. For this was it a glorious, for this was it an honourable undertaking. https://darkcoding.net/software/the-simplest-cli-that-could-possibly-work/ Sat, 06 Jun 2020 18:12:06 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/the-simplest-cli-that-could-possibly-work/ In Go, what's the simplest possible way to put all your ad-hoc tools in one place? https://darkcoding.net/software/collect-and-handle-multiple-errors-in-go/ Fri, 22 May 2020 17:33:53 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/collect-and-handle-multiple-errors-in-go/ In Go, how do you run several operations that might return an error, and return those errors at the end? Here's how I do it. https://darkcoding.net/software/a-developer-goes-to-a-devops-conference/ Fri, 13 Sep 2019 17:54:30 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/a-developer-goes-to-a-devops-conference/ Two days at PDX DevOpsDays, a gathering of system administrators who use version control, and write a lot of YAML. https://darkcoding.net/software/reading-mediarecorders-webm-opus-output/ Fri, 27 Jul 2018 19:34:18 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/reading-mediarecorders-webm-opus-output/ Making like Theseus in the WEBM/MATROSKA/EBML audio maze https://darkcoding.net/software/javascripts-async-await-and-promise-in-a-few-words/ Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:30:45 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/javascripts-async-await-and-promise-in-a-few-words/ Unraveling the magic of async/await: From callbacks to linear code. https://darkcoding.net/software/growing-software-in-two-tweets/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 18:34:13 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/growing-software-in-two-tweets/ Cultivating code: From seedling to flourishing software garden. https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/what-made-maddy-run/ Sat, 11 Nov 2017 21:58:29 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/what-made-maddy-run/ Unveiling the hidden struggles behind a perfect facade. https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/learn-better-book-notes/ Mon, 22 May 2017 04:25:28 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/learn-better-book-notes/ Unlock your learning potential: Practical tips for mastering any skill. https://darkcoding.net/software/systemd-socket-activation-in-go/ Sat, 09 Apr 2016 19:01:26 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/systemd-socket-activation-in-go/ "Unlock root-level ports without root privileges: A guide to systemd socket activation" https://darkcoding.net/software/the-joy-of-systemd/ Tue, 12 Jan 2016 16:51:04 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/the-joy-of-systemd/ Embracing the future: A quick guide to systemd for modern daemon management. https://darkcoding.net/ideas/how-ada-lovelace-solved-problems/ Fri, 11 Dec 2015 05:02:00 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/ideas/how-ada-lovelace-solved-problems/ Ada Lovelace: Debugging by horseback since 1843. https://darkcoding.net/software/facebooks-code-quality-problem/ Sat, 31 Oct 2015 23:15:51 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/facebooks-code-quality-problem/ "Move fast and break things: A cautionary tale from Facebook's code quality woes." https://darkcoding.net/software/decrypt-your-https-traffic-with-mitmproxy/ Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:18:04 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/decrypt-your-https-traffic-with-mitmproxy/ Decrypt, inspect, and debug HTTPS traffic with mitmproxy and iptables. https://darkcoding.net/software/oscon-2015-impressions/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 03:19:30 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/oscon-2015-impressions/ OSCON: Where open source meets commerce and connections bloom. https://darkcoding.net/software/gophercon-2015-favorite-talks/ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:58:43 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/gophercon-2015-favorite-talks/ "GopherCon 2015: Where infrastructure meets innovation and inclusivity" https://darkcoding.net/society/we-are-equality/ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 04:33:21 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/we-are-equality/ Equality in the digital realm: Where technology levels the playing field. https://darkcoding.net/software/building-shared-libraries-in-go-part-2/ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:12:45 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/building-shared-libraries-in-go-part-2/ Seamlessly bridging Go and C++: A practical guide to shared libraries. https://darkcoding.net/software/building-shared-libraries-in-go-part-1/ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 02:22:07 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/building-shared-libraries-in-go-part-1/ Unleash Go's power: Create shared libraries for seamless language integration! https://darkcoding.net/software/how-memory-is-allocated/ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 15:38:57 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/how-memory-is-allocated/ Diving deep: How to allocate memory without malloc in Linux assembly. https://darkcoding.net/software/go-slice-search-vs-map-lookup/ Tue, 30 Jun 2015 06:09:24 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/go-slice-search-vs-map-lookup/ Maps vs. slices: Choose wisely for optimal performance. https://darkcoding.net/software/software-engineering-practices/ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 02:08:49 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/software-engineering-practices/ Timeless wisdom for crafting better code: Essential software engineering practices. https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/how-i-read-job-postings/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 23:40:02 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/how-i-read-job-postings/ Decoding the programmer's job hunt: It's simpler than you think! https://darkcoding.net/software/go-the-price-of-interface/ Tue, 26 May 2015 23:43:48 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/go-the-price-of-interface/ Go's empty interface: Flexibility at a cost. https://darkcoding.net/society/science-fiction-ancillary-sword/ Wed, 13 May 2015 03:56:39 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/science-fiction-ancillary-sword/ "Unexpected compassion bridges divides in a world of conquest." https://darkcoding.net/software/quotes-from-veteran-software-engineers/ Mon, 02 Mar 2015 06:53:15 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/quotes-from-veteran-software-engineers/ "Wisdom from the masters: Insights on software engineering and language design." https://darkcoding.net/software/raw-sockets-in-go-link-layer/ Sat, 31 Jan 2015 20:55:57 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/raw-sockets-in-go-link-layer/ Diving deep into raw sockets and IP headers with Go: A technical exploration. https://darkcoding.net/software/continuous-delivery-my-notes/ Sun, 25 Jan 2015 04:44:31 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/continuous-delivery-my-notes/ Streamline your software delivery process with automation and collaboration. https://darkcoding.net/software/release-it-write-software-for-production/ Mon, 10 Nov 2014 05:12:08 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/release-it-write-software-for-production/ Design for disaster: Building software that survives production chaos. https://darkcoding.net/society/what-a-visit-from-reddit-looks-like/ Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:58:30 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/what-a-visit-from-reddit-looks-like/ Surviving the Reddit hug of death: A tech tale of triumph. https://darkcoding.net/software/learning-assembler-on-linux/ Sat, 23 Aug 2014 03:49:14 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/learning-assembler-on-linux/ "Diving into the nitty-gritty of assembly: A programmer's adventure!" https://darkcoding.net/software/dump-go-abstract-syntax-tree/ Sat, 28 Jun 2014 19:09:44 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/dump-go-abstract-syntax-tree/ https://darkcoding.net/software/sync-a-unix-way/ Sat, 24 May 2014 04:49:59 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/sync-a-unix-way/ "Unlock the power of Unix-style modular syncing and encryption." https://darkcoding.net/software/gophercon-2014-best-talks-and-notes/ Sun, 04 May 2014 18:39:00 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/gophercon-2014-best-talks-and-notes/ Gophers gather for insightful talks on Go's best practices and innovations. https://darkcoding.net/uncategorized/raw-sockets-in-go-ip-layer/ Sat, 01 Mar 2014 23:41:48 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/uncategorized/raw-sockets-in-go-ip-layer/ Diving Deep: Exploring Go's IP Layer Capabilities https://darkcoding.net/software/three-best-programming-books/ Sat, 01 Mar 2014 22:19:31 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/three-best-programming-books/ Unlock the secrets of programming with these three essential reads! https://darkcoding.net/software/go-how-slices-grow/ Thu, 12 Dec 2013 04:49:00 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/go-how-slices-grow/ Uncover the hidden growth patterns of Go slices. https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/my-setup-hardware/ Sat, 07 Dec 2013 23:46:58 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/my-setup-hardware/ "Geek chic: A witty tour of one programmer's hardware setup." https://darkcoding.net/software/kinesis-advantage-after-four-months/ Sat, 07 Dec 2013 22:58:09 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/kinesis-advantage-after-four-months/ A keyboard love story: still typing after all these years. https://darkcoding.net/software/realtime-conf-2013-favorite-talks/ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 04:33:21 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/realtime-conf-2013-favorite-talks/ Realtime Conf 2013: Where innovation meets whimsy in the world of tech conferences. https://darkcoding.net/software/wordpress-black-hat-seo-dissected/ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 20:00:29 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/wordpress-black-hat-seo-dissected/ Unraveling the tangled web of WordPress pharma hacks. https://darkcoding.net/misc/quote-look-well-to-each-step/ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 02:08:05 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/quote-look-well-to-each-step/ https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/what-if-everyone-worked-remotely/ Mon, 02 Sep 2013 15:49:44 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/what-if-everyone-worked-remotely/ Imagining a world where remote work reigns: the ripple effects on society and cities. https://darkcoding.net/software/how-gpg-works-encrypt/ Tue, 30 Jul 2013 21:02:43 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/how-gpg-works-encrypt/ Demystifying GPG encryption: A straightforward guide to the process. https://darkcoding.net/software/online-upgrades-in-go/ Sun, 21 Jul 2013 04:40:55 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/online-upgrades-in-go/ Upgrade your server without dropping connections: A guide to zero downtime upgrades. https://darkcoding.net/society/quote-of-the-day-bruce-schneier/ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:02:15 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/quote-of-the-day-bruce-schneier/ https://darkcoding.net/ssh-and-openpgp-keys/ Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/ssh-and-openpgp-keys/ https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/co-located-teams-are-a-business-risk/ Mon, 27 May 2013 22:53:22 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/co-located-teams-are-a-business-risk/ Sneezes, not buses: The hidden threat to your team's productivity. https://darkcoding.net/software/we-are-all-polyglots/ Thu, 02 May 2013 16:24:11 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/we-are-all-polyglots/ From serious to scripting: The evolution of programming languages. https://darkcoding.net/software/rust-what-i-learnt-so-far/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:58:13 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/rust-what-i-learnt-so-far/ "From Rust rookie to pro: A comprehensive guide for beginners" https://darkcoding.net/software/pycon-2013-my-favorite-talks/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:41:59 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/pycon-2013-my-favorite-talks/ Unlock Python's potential with these must-watch PyCon 2013 talks! https://darkcoding.net/misc/chapter-books-for-a-three-four-year-old/ Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:32:12 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/chapter-books-for-a-three-four-year-old/ Charting a young reader's journey through chapter books. https://darkcoding.net/society/google-world/ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 04:54:09 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/google-world/ "Google's grip on your digital life: A tongue-in-cheek journey through a day with the tech giant." https://darkcoding.net/software/keyword-arguments-in-c/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:03:49 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/keyword-arguments-in-c/ C99 brings the magic: Keyword arguments in C! https://darkcoding.net/society/how-will-you-measure-your-life-book-notes/ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:37:58 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/how-will-you-measure-your-life-book-notes/ Optimize your life: Balancing career, family, and purpose with business-school wisdom. https://darkcoding.net/software/why-i-prefer-android-to-ios/ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:53:58 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/why-i-prefer-android-to-ios/ https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/tools-for-change-social-change-conference-1995-notes/ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:31:24 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/tools-for-change-social-change-conference-1995-notes/ Harnessing the power of marketing for positive social change. https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/david-suzuki-on-television/ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:11:29 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/david-suzuki-on-television/ https://darkcoding.net/software/resident-and-virtual-memory-on-linux-a-short-example/ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:29:42 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/resident-and-virtual-memory-on-linux-a-short-example/ Demystifying memory: RES is real, VIRT is virtual. https://darkcoding.net/software/what-is-webrtc-post-on-lincolnloops-blog/ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:33:05 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/what-is-webrtc-post-on-lincolnloops-blog/ https://darkcoding.net/ideas/john-cleese-take-micro-creativity-retreats/ Sat, 08 Sep 2012 22:43:30 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/ideas/john-cleese-take-micro-creativity-retreats/ Unlock your creativity: A playful guide to entering the open mode. https://darkcoding.net/society/does-success-at-high-school-predict-success-in-life/ Tue, 04 Sep 2012 05:39:23 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/does-success-at-high-school-predict-success-in-life/ "High school success: A reliable predictor of life achievement, but not revolutionary thinking." https://darkcoding.net/society/democracy-at-work/ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:35:09 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/democracy-at-work/ Democracy at work: Is it time to vote for your boss? https://darkcoding.net/software/what-is-spdy-post-on-lincoln-loops-blog/ Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:00:39 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/what-is-spdy-post-on-lincoln-loops-blog/ https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/optimize-for-motivation/ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:15:05 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/optimize-for-motivation/ https://darkcoding.net/software/go-targeting-a-different-architecture/ Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:08:58 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/go-targeting-a-different-architecture/ https://darkcoding.net/software/finally-understanding-unicode-and-utf-8/ Thu, 31 May 2012 22:25:18 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/finally-understanding-unicode-and-utf-8/ Demystifying Unicode and UTF-8: A byte-sized guide to character encoding. https://darkcoding.net/software/go-vancouver-polyglot-unconference/ Sat, 26 May 2012 00:05:33 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/go-vancouver-polyglot-unconference/ Unveiling Go: Where Practicality Meets Innovation https://darkcoding.net/society/ward-cunningham-quotes/ Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:14:24 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/ward-cunningham-quotes/ "Wise words from a programming legend: Embrace agile, keep learning, and code on!" https://darkcoding.net/software/code-coverage-in-django-with-coverage-and-django-jenkins/ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:59:38 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/code-coverage-in-django-with-coverage-and-django-jenkins/ "Boost your Django test coverage with ease: A practical guide" https://darkcoding.net/software/in-memory-key-value-store-in-c-go-and-python/ Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:00:08 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/in-memory-key-value-store-in-c-go-and-python/ "Coder's paternity leave turns into polyglot key-value store adventure" https://darkcoding.net/software/go-lang-after-four-months/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:56:34 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/go-lang-after-four-months/ A pragmatic journey through Go: From C-like roots to modern server powerhouse. https://darkcoding.net/society/who-we-are-why-we-do-it/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:37:13 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/who-we-are-why-we-do-it/ https://darkcoding.net/misc/miami-vice-off-duty/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:13:26 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/miami-vice-off-duty/ "Break the routine: Where real stories begin." https://darkcoding.net/software/in-go-is-your-terminal-a-console-or-a-pipe-isatty-golang/ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:08:20 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/in-go-is-your-terminal-a-console-or-a-pipe-isatty-golang/ https://darkcoding.net/software/proxy-socket-io-and-nginx-on-the-same-port-over-ssl/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:32:26 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/proxy-socket-io-and-nginx-on-the-same-port-over-ssl/ Streamline your SSL setup: Realtime and web on one port. https://darkcoding.net/software/pretty-command-line-console-output-on-unix-in-python-and-go-lang/ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:17:10 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/pretty-command-line-console-output-on-unix-in-python-and-go-lang/ Elevate your command-line scripts with these simple yet powerful tips. https://darkcoding.net/society/on-why-hackers-dont-work-on-large-teams/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:05:10 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/on-why-hackers-dont-work-on-large-teams/ Small teams, big wins: The secret to programmer productivity. https://darkcoding.net/society/machiavelli-on-occupy-wall-street/ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:25:44 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/machiavelli-on-occupy-wall-street/ Machiavelli's timeless wisdom: Lessons for modern leadership. https://darkcoding.net/software/ad-blocking-your-ipad/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:01:54 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/ad-blocking-your-ipad/ Uncover hidden iPad traffic and block pesky ads with this tech-savvy guide. https://darkcoding.net/software/finding-memory-leaks-in-python-with-objgraph/ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:37:39 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/finding-memory-leaks-in-python-with-objgraph/ "Uncover memory leaks with ease: objgraph to the rescue!" https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/djangocon-2011-psychology-for-your-webapp/ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:32:07 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/djangocon-2011-psychology-for-your-webapp/ https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/hostage-negotiation-101/ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:24:18 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/hostage-negotiation-101/ Negotiating lives: Insights from an FBI hostage negotiator's memoir. https://darkcoding.net/software/cleaning-up-old-git-branches/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:14:15 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/cleaning-up-old-git-branches/ Tame your git branch jungle with these handy tips. https://darkcoding.net/software/profiling-django-for-cpu-bound-apps/ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:24:17 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/profiling-django-for-cpu-bound-apps/ "Unleash the power of Django profiling with this easy guide." https://darkcoding.net/software/unicode-in-python-2-decode-in-encode-out/ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:24:40 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/unicode-in-python-2-decode-in-encode-out/ "Decoding the Python 2 Unicode puzzle: A practical guide." https://darkcoding.net/software/git-resolving-git-gc-error-cannot-lock-ref/ Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:37:01 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/git-resolving-git-gc-error-cannot-lock-ref/ https://darkcoding.net/society/the-death-of-sean-hoare-whistleblower/ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:53:35 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/the-death-of-sean-hoare-whistleblower/ Corruption, hacking, and a mysterious death: The News Corp scandal takes a dark turn. https://darkcoding.net/software/contributing-to-django-quickstart/ Thu, 07 Jul 2011 05:01:55 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/contributing-to-django-quickstart/ "Empowering Django developers: A step-by-step guide to setting up your environment." https://darkcoding.net/misc/kobo-ereader-touch-on-ubuntu-linux/ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:22:36 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/kobo-ereader-touch-on-ubuntu-linux/ "Embracing simplicity: The Kobo Touch eReader for Linux users." https://darkcoding.net/software/django-class-based-views-are-easy/ Fri, 20 May 2011 15:49:02 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/django-class-based-views-are-easy/ Unlock the power of Django's class-based views with this practical guide. https://darkcoding.net/software/my-experience-with-django-mptt/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:57:41 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/my-experience-with-django-mptt/ "Navigating the forest of django-mptt: A cautionary tale" https://darkcoding.net/software/improved-ubuntu-notifications-gnome-stracciatella-session/ Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:34:33 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/improved-ubuntu-notifications-gnome-stracciatella-session/ Unlock Ubuntu's notification potential with this simple tweak! https://darkcoding.net/software/elizabeth-yin-you-dont-need-programmer-you-need-a-market-survey/ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 06:24:58 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/elizabeth-yin-you-dont-need-programmer-you-need-a-market-survey/ "Validate your market before building: The key to startup success." https://darkcoding.net/society/running-a-tor-relay-node-server-on-ubuntu/ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:29:04 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/running-a-tor-relay-node-server-on-ubuntu/ Empower anonymity: Run a Tor relay and make a difference. https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/no-managers-no-meetings-why-working-from-home-is-so-much-more-productive/ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:09:08 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/no-managers-no-meetings-why-working-from-home-is-so-much-more-productive/ "Unlock your productivity: Why work thrives outside the office." https://darkcoding.net/software/lintswitch-automatically-run-pylint-jslint-on-your-code/ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:28:07 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/lintswitch-automatically-run-pylint-jslint-on-your-code/ "Keep your code clean with lintswitch's constant, unobtrusive background linting." https://darkcoding.net/strategy/gnu-screen-basics-quick-reference/ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 06:06:34 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/strategy/gnu-screen-basics-quick-reference/ "Unlock the power of remote work with Screen: Your terminal multitasking companion!" https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/psychology-for-your-webapp-at-barcamp-2010/ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:15:42 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/psychology-for-your-webapp-at-barcamp-2010/ https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/quote-we-want-freedom-not-ping-pong-tables/ Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:16:33 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/quote-we-want-freedom-not-ping-pong-tables/ "Freedom trumps frills: The real workplace revolution we need." https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/question-income-distribution/ Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:43:31 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/question-income-distribution/ https://darkcoding.net/research-papers-archive/ Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:51:31 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/research-papers-archive/ https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/quote-of-the-day-materialism/ Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:18:59 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/quote-of-the-day-materialism/ Materialism: A fleeting fix for deeper insecurities. https://darkcoding.net/behaviour-change-toolkit/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:13:38 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour-change-toolkit/ https://darkcoding.net/future-of-web-apps/kathy-sierra-give-your-users-super-powers/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:15:21 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/future-of-web-apps/kathy-sierra-give-your-users-super-powers/ Empowering users to become awesome: The key to great products. https://darkcoding.net/ideas/a-quote-from-richard-stallman/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:06:53 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/ideas/a-quote-from-richard-stallman/ https://darkcoding.net/software/notes-from-oreillys-website-optimization/ Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:59:46 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/notes-from-oreillys-website-optimization/ Optimize your way to success: A guide for the web Renaissance person. https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/youd-be-happier-without-your-television-sell-it-on-craigslist/ Sun, 23 May 2010 00:29:48 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/youd-be-happier-without-your-television-sell-it-on-craigslist/ https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/scientific-proof-you-need-to-get-rid-of-that-tv/ Thu, 13 May 2010 05:46:13 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/scientific-proof-you-need-to-get-rid-of-that-tv/ Turn off your TV and tune in to reality: your mental health will thank you. https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/television-and-your-brain-maps/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:03:13 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/television-and-your-brain-maps/ TV: The brain-altering medium that demands our attention. https://darkcoding.net/society/open-up-your-wifi/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:28:27 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/open-up-your-wifi/ Sharing is caring https://darkcoding.net/software/setting-up-monit-on-ubuntu/ Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:18:23 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/setting-up-monit-on-ubuntu/ "Monit: Your server's vigilant guardian and problem-solver." https://darkcoding.net/software/setting-up-munin-on-ubuntu/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:50:14 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/setting-up-munin-on-ubuntu/ Streamline your server monitoring with Munin: A practical guide. https://darkcoding.net/software/restarting-mysql-master-master-replication/ Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:24:13 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/restarting-mysql-master-master-replication/ "MySQL replication: The easy fix and the right way to rebuild." https://darkcoding.net/misc/treating-the-common-cold/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:59:08 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/treating-the-common-cold/ Debunking cold remedies: What science really says about Vitamin C and Echinacea. https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/predictably-irrational-by-dan-ariely/ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:12:43 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/predictably-irrational-by-dan-ariely/ Unlocking the quirks of human behavior: A fascinating journey into irrationality! https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/influence-by-robert-cialdini/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:42:09 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/influence-by-robert-cialdini/ Unlock the secrets of persuasion with this eye-opening guide! https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/how-we-know-what-isnt-so-by-thomas-gilovich/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:27:59 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/how-we-know-what-isnt-so-by-thomas-gilovich/ "Uncover the biases that shape our beliefs" https://darkcoding.net/software/memcached-list-all-keys/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:50:30 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/memcached-list-all-keys/ "Unlocking Memcached's Hidden Treasures: A Developer's Guide" https://darkcoding.net/misc/guy-kawasakis-10-20-30-presentations-rule/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:41:22 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/guy-kawasakis-10-20-30-presentations-rule/ https://darkcoding.net/misc/im-on-identi-ca-and-twitter/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:08:35 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/im-on-identi-ca-and-twitter/ https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/social-psychology-in-sales-copy-good-copy-writing/ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:03:35 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/social-psychology-in-sales-copy-good-copy-writing/ Unmasking the psychology behind investment marketing: a cautionary tale. https://darkcoding.net/software/choosing-a-message-queue-for-python-on-ubuntu-on-a-vps/ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:05:13 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/choosing-a-message-queue-for-python-on-ubuntu-on-a-vps/ Queuing up the best message options: A straightforward comparison of popular message queues. https://darkcoding.net/misc/quote-of-the-day-monkeys/ Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:09:11 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/quote-of-the-day-monkeys/ https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/on-cellphone-use-in-cars/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:11:28 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/on-cellphone-use-in-cars/ Distracted driving: A deadly habit we can't seem to hang up. https://darkcoding.net/software/django-dynamic-forms-and-formsets/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:08:23 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/django-dynamic-forms-and-formsets/ https://darkcoding.net/software/how-and-why-to-extend-firefox-in-javascript/ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:29:22 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/how-and-why-to-extend-firefox-in-javascript/ https://darkcoding.net/software/unix-shared-directory-permissions-guid-and-umask/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:11:26 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/unix-shared-directory-permissions-guid-and-umask/ Mastering Mercurial: A step-by-step guide to group-based repository setup. https://darkcoding.net/misc/legal-1-usability-0/ Wed, 27 May 2009 18:55:46 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/legal-1-usability-0/ https://darkcoding.net/misc/openttd-trains-and-signals-for-beginners-a-tutorial/ Thu, 21 May 2009 07:22:43 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/openttd-trains-and-signals-for-beginners-a-tutorial/ The game gets a lot more fun once you can have complex track layouts https://darkcoding.net/society/quote-of-the-day-why-racists-have-bad-graphic-design/ Wed, 20 May 2009 16:34:19 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/quote-of-the-day-why-racists-have-bad-graphic-design/ "Fascism: As Tasteless as Its Graphic Design" https://darkcoding.net/future-of-web-apps/speaking-open-web-vancouver-2009/ Sun, 17 May 2009 21:30:59 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/future-of-web-apps/speaking-open-web-vancouver-2009/ https://darkcoding.net/ideas/micro-zooids-a-story/ Sun, 10 May 2009 22:23:13 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/ideas/micro-zooids-a-story/ "From Micro Zooides to Civilization: A teenage coder's ambitious journey." https://darkcoding.net/software/turn-on-debug-output-in-svn/ Thu, 07 May 2009 23:02:38 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/turn-on-debug-output-in-svn/ https://darkcoding.net/misc/migrating-from-picasa-to-gimp/ Wed, 06 May 2009 05:07:13 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/migrating-from-picasa-to-gimp/ "GIMP: The Picasa replacement for advanced photo editing." https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/what-is-the-point-of-linkedin/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:23:47 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/what-is-the-point-of-linkedin/ "Breaking up with LinkedIn: A professional's guide to digital decluttering." https://darkcoding.net/software/foxden-your-life-on-one-page/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:21:22 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/foxden-your-life-on-one-page/ https://darkcoding.net/ideas/quote-of-the-day-congressman-mike-honda/ Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:49:12 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/ideas/quote-of-the-day-congressman-mike-honda/ https://darkcoding.net/software/eddit-reddit-without-the-rrrr/ Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:06:32 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/eddit-reddit-without-the-rrrr/ Streamline your Reddit experience with Eddit: Less noise, more signal! https://darkcoding.net/software/flex-internals-setting-a-button-label/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:50:32 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/flex-internals-setting-a-button-label/ Unraveling the Flex framework: A journey from button click to screen update. https://darkcoding.net/software/choosing-the-best-flex-book-flex-book-reviews/ Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:05:29 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/choosing-the-best-flex-book-flex-book-reviews/ "Your guide to navigating the Flex learning curve – no fluff, just facts." https://darkcoding.net/misc/math-dodger-a-flash-game/ Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:26:28 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/math-dodger-a-flash-game/ "Dude, like, totally dodge those math blobs in L.A.!" https://darkcoding.net/software/javascript-objects-and-what-is-this/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:06:41 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/javascript-objects-and-what-is-this/ "Navigate the tricky waters of 'this' in JavaScript objects and callbacks." https://darkcoding.net/software/easy-object-oriented-javascript-the-python-way/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:47:30 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/easy-object-oriented-javascript-the-python-way/ "Making Javascript look like Python: A whimsical Moose Observation Project" https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/this-is-me/ Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:03:16 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/this-is-me/ https://darkcoding.net/uncategorized/linux-on-a-potato/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:38:17 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/uncategorized/linux-on-a-potato/ https://darkcoding.net/finance/on-the-american-automobile-industry/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:02:24 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/finance/on-the-american-automobile-industry/ Heads I win, tails you lose: the tale of the corporate welfare state. https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/daniel-gardner-on-fear/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:35:17 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/daniel-gardner-on-fear/ "Unveiling the hidden dangers in our misguided fears" https://darkcoding.net/society/plebisnet-speak-your-mind/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:34:37 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/plebisnet-speak-your-mind/ https://darkcoding.net/software/internet-explorer-not-sending-ntlm-authentication/ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:01:12 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/internet-explorer-not-sending-ntlm-authentication/ Taming IE's trust issues: A quick fix for cross-domain NTLM authentication. https://darkcoding.net/software/keithnote/ Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:31:11 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/keithnote/ Spice up your presentations with Keithnote: Where improvisation meets automation! https://darkcoding.net/software/mysql-quick-reference/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:30:37 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/mysql-quick-reference/ "Your go-to MySQL command cheat sheet for quick reference." https://darkcoding.net/misc/using-ekiga-softphone-on-ubuntu-linux-on-a-thinkpad/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:19:48 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/using-ekiga-softphone-on-ubuntu-linux-on-a-thinkpad/ VoIP It's Cheap, It's Chic, It's Your New Communication Clique https://darkcoding.net/ideas/passenger-airlines-will-charge-by-volume-and-weight/ Fri, 30 May 2008 23:38:43 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/ideas/passenger-airlines-will-charge-by-volume-and-weight/ I'm just saying https://darkcoding.net/society/a-quote-from-seth-godin/ Tue, 20 May 2008 05:55:31 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/a-quote-from-seth-godin/ https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/host-your-own-internet/ Tue, 20 May 2008 04:39:20 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/host-your-own-internet/ "From hosted services to self-hosted solutions: A geek's guide to digital independence." https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/clay-shirky-at-web-20-expo-just-watch-it/ Fri, 02 May 2008 19:23:53 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/clay-shirky-at-web-20-expo-just-watch-it/ https://darkcoding.net/software/finally-an-explanation-to-mod_python-reimporting-module-djangocorehandlersmodpython/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:49:37 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/finally-an-explanation-to-mod_python-reimporting-module-djangocorehandlersmodpython/ https://darkcoding.net/society/the-fine-line-between-populism-and-racism/ Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:16:08 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/the-fine-line-between-populism-and-racism/ Building border walls one slogan at a time https://darkcoding.net/misc/wine-grapes-from-least-to-most-tannins/ Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:40:40 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/wine-grapes-from-least-to-most-tannins/ https://darkcoding.net/software/quote-of-the-day-2/ Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:56:31 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/quote-of-the-day-2/ https://darkcoding.net/software/ajax-ie6-and-system-error-1072896658/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:43:05 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/ajax-ie6-and-system-error-1072896658/ https://darkcoding.net/future-of-web-apps/technologies-for-better-web-based-applications-xmpp-flex-and-more/ Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:39:52 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/future-of-web-apps/technologies-for-better-web-based-applications-xmpp-flex-and-more/ The web application revolution: blurring the line between websites and software. https://darkcoding.net/misc/migrate-from-gallery-2-to-flickr/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:04:56 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/migrate-from-gallery-2-to-flickr/ "Effortlessly migrate your Gallery2 photos to Flickr with this step-by-step guide." https://darkcoding.net/software/keep-your-unit-testing-lazy/ Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:49:39 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/keep-your-unit-testing-lazy/ Finding the sweet spot: Pragmatic unit testing for optimal code quality. https://darkcoding.net/software/non-blocking-console-io-is-not-possible/ Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:42:31 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/non-blocking-console-io-is-not-possible/ Mastering the console: Unlocking non-blocking input across platforms. https://darkcoding.net/software/xmpp-in-your-browser-flex-2-with-xiff/ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:40:40 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/xmpp-in-your-browser-flex-2-with-xiff/ XMPP and Flex: A developer's guide to instant messaging integration. https://darkcoding.net/software/quote-of-the-day/ Sat, 17 Nov 2007 02:59:45 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/quote-of-the-day/ https://darkcoding.net/misc/on-the-road/ Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:37:26 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/on-the-road/ https://darkcoding.net/society/causes-of-death/ Wed, 04 Apr 2007 10:09:37 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/causes-of-death/ Debunking fear-mongering: What really kills us, according to data. https://darkcoding.net/society/barcamplondon2/ Sun, 25 Feb 2007 13:05:28 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/barcamplondon2/ "Unconvention-al Conversations: A BarCampLondon2 Recap." https://darkcoding.net/software/jimbo/ Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:11:37 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/jimbo/ A friend for your server: Jabber, the ultimate office wingman. https://darkcoding.net/misc/a-week-in-the-woods/ Sun, 07 Jan 2007 13:42:08 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/a-week-in-the-woods/ A week in the wild with the Ray Mears School of Bushcraft https://darkcoding.net/society/factual-entertainment/ Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:34:24 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/factual-entertainment/ https://darkcoding.net/software/printing-word-and-pdf-files-from-python/ Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:13:44 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/printing-word-and-pdf-files-from-python/ Automate your CV printing woes with a Python twist no VBA could ever conquer https://darkcoding.net/misc/wine-grapes/ Sat, 16 Sep 2006 18:01:09 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/wine-grapes/ A grape-fully delicious journey through French wine grapes. https://darkcoding.net/misc/wine-notes/ Fri, 30 Jun 2006 18:04:56 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/wine-notes/ I went to a talk about food and wine pairing, it was surprsingly interesting https://darkcoding.net/misc/10-ways-to-kill-a-pig/ Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:05:15 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/10-ways-to-kill-a-pig/ From Bacon to Boxed: The Webgroup's Porky Punchlines. https://darkcoding.net/software/carriage-return-intro/ Mon, 15 May 2006 21:57:09 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/carriage-return-intro/ https://darkcoding.net/misc/halliburton-solves-global-warming/ Sat, 13 May 2006 20:12:09 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/misc/halliburton-solves-global-warming/ Halliburton's SurvivaBall https://darkcoding.net/software/markdown-quick-reference/ Tue, 09 May 2006 22:18:18 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/software/markdown-quick-reference/ A markdown masterclass, where plain text shines. https://darkcoding.net/ideas/why-your-company-needs-a-feed-reader-on-every-desktop/ Tue, 09 May 2006 21:37:11 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/ideas/why-your-company-needs-a-feed-reader-on-every-desktop/ Unsubscribing from inbox clutter, one feed at a time. https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/timestream-where-does-the-time-go/ Mon, 10 Apr 2006 21:08:47 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/behaviour/timestream-where-does-the-time-go/ Closed https://darkcoding.net/society/amazon-cuts-negative-reviews/ Fri, 31 Mar 2006 12:29:36 +0000 https://darkcoding.net/society/amazon-cuts-negative-reviews/ Amazon's star rating system lacks starlight https://darkcoding.net/sage/firefox-sage-extension-beginning-development/ Sun, 26 Mar 2006 15:25:38 +0000 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