FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Selected reads.

A selection from the journal, with practical guides alongside clearly dated archive pieces.

6 articles

Git cheat sheet: everyday commands with fewer surprises

Use this as a reference while working, not as a script to run from top to bottom.

Jul 24, 20222 min read

A linked list is a good ownership exercise, but a long menu does not make its pointer handling correct.

Sep 16, 20201 min read

An .htaccess file supplies per-directory Apache configuration when the server permits those overrides.

Jul 13, 20151 min read

Use a hostname when you want to ask DNS for an address.

Jul 11, 20151 min read

An antivirus test should use a documented test file, not live malware.

Jul 11, 20151 min read

A plain-text work log is useful when you want a record you can search and back up without choosing a notes service.

Jul 11, 20151 min read