Android Tip #1: Customizing an EditText View
In the first post of a series of “Android Tips,” software development engineer Annyce Davis tackles the process of customizing an EditText view. Read more
The Misunderstood ABC123s of Password Security
Most online passwords are easily decoded. But what happens when developers implement obscure requirements that actually reduce users’ ability to create an effective password? Read more
CSS Series: Part I, Regions
Hello, readers. I’m Jeff, the Senior User Interface Engineer at WaPo Labs, and this blog post is the beginning of what will hopefully be a fun and informative journey through the wilds of CSS. Read more
Leveraging RabbitMQ to Decouple an Application
By relying on programs like RabbitMQ, developers can stay at pace with – if not one step ahead of – the changes and tweaks to business practices that are as much a part of their daily work as writing code or debugging apps. Read more
Profiling a Grails Application with a Runaway Memory Leak
Discovering the source of a memory leak within a Grails application can be a very time-consuming process. But there is an easy way to save time — not to mention headaches — by using a simple process of elimination. Read more
Pixus: a Screen Ruler for Developers
My new favorite screen ruler is called Pixus — it’s free, cross-platform, and easy and pleasant to use. Best of all, it has a number of useful presets for Web and mobile developers. Read more