Book Review: “Python Crash Course”, and “Python Basics: A Practical Introduction to Python 3”
A combined review of two books, for getting ramped-up on the core of Python programming.
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WAR files vs. Java apps with embedded servers
When should you deploy a Java app to the server as a traditional WAR file, and when should you use an embedded server in the application itself? […]
Moving from shared hosting to a PaaS
“Cloud” providers are maturing into a serious option for enterprise Java. On the smaller scale, they may soon make “cPanel”-based shared web hosts obsolete.
Searching for shared web hosting that doesn’t suck (3 of 3)
Pros and cons of shared web hosting vs. VPS hosting vs. “cloud” providers. Watching out for misleading price information, and sneaky terms & conditions. […]
Searching for shared web hosting that doesn’t suck (2 of 3)
Separating your email hosting from your web hosting, and recognizing some of the bait-and-switch tactics that are common among shared web hosting companies. […]