I have added a couple of wonderful elements of prioritized chaos to my life over the years (kids, dogs, boats, work, etc.). Meaning there’s a non-zero chance this blog will have long periods of inactivity.
A fast-paced talk from performance.sync() on how display ads are delivered online, the performance challenges the ad industry faces, and data and case studies.
Slow ads don’t just frustrate users—they hurt your bottom line. Every second of delay reduces impressions, viewability, and user retention. Here is a clear framework to help you diagnose ad speed bottlenecks and deliver faster, more profitable ad experiences.
Choosing a prime lens by data: a short Python script using Pillow that reads EXIF data from my photos and charts which focal lengths I actually use.
Two filenames that look identical but aren’t: how Unicode normalization (NFC vs NFD) of å, ä and ö caused mysterious 404s, and how to spot it.
OneDrive’s URL shortener served links over plain HTTP, breaking the encrypted chain and exposing shared Office 365 documents. Here is why that matters.
The blog has moved to a new server and been wiped clean, making room for a fresh start with consistent English-language posts.