Hashing vs Encoding vs Encrypting vs Signing
On the surface, everyone knows the difference between hashing, encoding, and encrypting. We all know the tradeoffs between them and…
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O-1s, H-1Bs, and other ways US Immigration is Broken
With the big ongoing debate on immigration, it’s been amazing/horrifying watching people muddle everyone together into one bucket and then…
The Draw of Marvel Movies or Why DC Movies Suck
I’ve enjoyed comic books since I was a little kid. I grew up on Super Friends, and Spider-Man and His…
PHP and Twilio on Google App Engine
As of Google IO this year, Google App Engine officially supports PHP. While it’s still in beta, you can tweak…
Sexism in the PHP Community
This blog post heavily quotes my occasional collaborator Cal Evans. The quotes are used with permission. The link to the…
Refactor vs Rebuild: New Years make New Beginnings
We’re at that time of year where everyone wants to start something new. We have a flood of articles and…
Interview Tip: Passion will Win the Day
Although I attended the event below on behalf of my employer Twilio, this is not necessarily their position on this…
Economic Principles: Part 2 – Killing Motivation
In the last few weeks, I’ve had numerous discussions involving economic theory ranging from the complex to the mundane. After…
Economic Principles: Part 1 – Mismatched Motivations
In the last few weeks, I’ve had numerous discussions involving economic theory ranging from the complex to the mundane. After…
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