Writing
After all these years, there's a DEEP ocean of projects and systems mitra62 has been involved with.
EE-Syntax
Introducing EE-Syntax
EE-Syntax is a code syntax highlighter for ExpressionEngine 2. EE-Syntax is a server side parser that uses Geshi for the…
Securit:ee, EE-Syntax
Now With Improved Docs
Compared to the first weeks' HUGE amount of output (site launch, Backup Pro 1.8, Backup Pro(ish) and Backup Pro Developer)…
Backup Pro(ish)
Backup Pro(ish) 1.0.2 Released
And, yup, another bug release update for Backup Pro(ish). Today includes bug fixes for PHP < 5.2 and exclude directory…
Backup Pro(ish)
Backup Pro(ish) 1.0.1 Released
As with every new release there's the requisite follow up bug fix releases. Commence the Backup Pro(ish) bug fixes with…
Backup Pro(ish)
Introducing Backup Pro(ish)
It's taken a bit of work but I'm proud to announce the release of Backup Pro(ish); a trimmed down version…
Backup Pro
Backup Pro Developer Released!
Well, it's been one of the most asked for variations for Backup Pro and now it's finally a reality. Backup…
Backup Pro
Backup Pro 1.8 Released
I have the best customers. Seriously. The. Best. Customers. Not only do my customers give me money and love in…
Hello world!
So, just what the hell is this here then? I know what you're thinking; <em>Another</em> technology company founded by a…
Programming, Code
Stand Alone ExpressionEngine Authentication
I had a small task come to me recently wherein a site needed to allow for verification of ExpressionEngine credentials…
Brain Dump, Code
Importing Legacy Users Into ExpressionEngine
Fuck. We spent all this time convincing one of the oldest clients with the agency into upgrading their old and…
Brain Dump, Programming, Code
Customizing ExpressionEngine 2.x Message Pages
An unfortunate issue with ExpressionEngine is how internal messaging is handled. It’s really unfortunate that such a nice platform like…
Brain Dump, Programming, Code
Connect to Multiple Databases with Zend Framework
I recently had a project where there would be 2 databases being used together; one locally and the other hosted…
Brain Dump, Programming, Code
CartThrob 2.0 Beta Fun
About a year ago I reviewed various shopping cart platforms for what was to be an “upcoming” project. After numerous…
Brain Dump, Programming, Code
ExpressionEngine and the Mystery of 00o93H7pQ09L8X1t49cHY01Z5j4TT91fGfr
Recently, I came across a weird issue while developing an ExpressionEngine 2.0 module. The issue was that, for some reason,…
Brain Dump
3 Lines of Code…
I just pushed an update to the WordPress plugin repository for the latest update to Wp-Click-Track. It’s been around 9…
Brain Dump, Programming, Code
Custom Routes With Zend Framework
When I first started using the Zend Framework I didn’t give much thought into the way it handles routing URLs…
Brain Dump
The Commodity HTPC Dream is Finally Realized
Ever since I first heard about home theater PCs (HTPC), way back in 2002, I’ve wanted one. Badly. To me,…
Brain Dump, Programming, Code
Practical PHP Reflection
The Reflection API in PHP is one of those language features that can kind of creep up on you; it’s…
Programming, Rant
The Lesson of Adobe Reader
One of my favorite parts about programming is the design part of a project. No, not the pretty sparkly pretty…
Rant
Truth In Hard Drive Space Marketing
One question I get asked from time to time by, well, pretty much anyone I’ve ever worked for or with,…
Brain Dump, Rant
My Xbox Live Fraud Experience
This Sunday I had one of those moments I’ve heard about but never experienced: my Xbox Live account was compromised…
Programming, Code
The ExpressionEngine Caching Solution
I’ve been hard at work on a dynamic navigation system for an ExpressionEngine project this last week. The project has…
Programming, Code
jQuery HoverIntent
I had a project recently to build a custom tooltip for a client site. The spec called for something the…
Brain Dump
Buh Bye Blackberry
It’s a strange day when an opinion piece condemning a device for not a few inadequacies actually sells someone else…