What is the right code granularity? I have previously written about reusing functionality [1] in the micro service context and found then that the old aim to optimise code footprint is a metric in need of a good overhaul. Ever since I'm happy that the idea is getting traction: Classes, libraries, applications OOP reuses code … Continue reading Code reusability: from classes to containers
Month: Feb 2017
Unjam CSS
Abstract: Unjam CSS is a technique for removing render-blocking CSS from pages over which we have only partial control, such as CMS or portals. The problem: a portal generates HTML pages based on a template. Custom HTML can be inserted at specific place holders, but we can't modify the rest of the page HTML. The … Continue reading Unjam CSS
2016 feed reader shortlist
One of the greatest interview questions I have been asked to date was "where do you get your news from"; I'm immensely grateful when authors I enjoy reading divulge their sources of information and inspiration. So without further ado I present to you: George's 2016 feed reader shortlist. Information Technology John D. Cook's blog is … Continue reading 2016 feed reader shortlist