While flipping through Cassandra: The Definitive Guide I discovered Starbucks Does Not Use Two-Phase Commit.
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Coding Constructs Daniel Markham Now Avoids
Understanding Kerberos
Today on r/programming: Understanding how Kerberos works, but also WHY it works the way it does. (PDF)
So how does a PS/2 keyboard interface work?
Watched some of this great video: So how does a PS/2 keyboard interface work?
Python Lee Jackson
My mate Garth suggested I check out the old Aussie band Python Lee Jackson. Their hit single was In a Broken Dream.
AWS SDK for PHP
Today I learned about AWS SDK for PHP. Haven’t actually used it.
Book Review: Fussell On Class
This was fun: Book Review: Fussell On Class. It’s about the class system in America and its signals.
The 13 Truths – Jordan Peterson
So I’m listening to this one: The 13 Truths – Jordan Peterson. So far, so good. You can read about Jordan Peterson on Wikipedia, natch.
Jonah Edwards – Internet Archive Infrastructure
An awesome video on the Internet Archive Infrastructure. 200 petabytes!
Elegant bash conditionals
Some discussion concerning Elegant bash conditionals. Personally I use both forms, variously.