The world is against you if you're a PHP developer trying to actually write tests for your code. If you combine CakePHP, SimpleTest and Hudson the process is far from smooth, but also far from impo... +more
Category: Technowizardism | Author: Hammur Anvilsson
How salvagable is your data if things go pear-shaped? Here are some practical considerations when designing your back up plan at home or the office. +more
Follow Next Studio on Foursquare to discover the nerdiest venues, the geekiest shops and the dorkiest hangouts around Melbourne, Australia. +more
Category: Nerd News | Author: Macrovision
The Next Studio Nerds have touched down at their new home and all systems are GO! We're calling it "The Nerd Cave" @ Millipede's "Leggoland". +more
Category: Nerd News | Author: Macrovision
On mod_deflate, or more specifically "what is this thing and why are you telling me about it?" +more
Category: Technowizardism | Author: Hammur Anvilsson
Is it better to have 65% of two slices of birthday cake, or 100% of one slice? On the other hand, which is more likely to win the Melbourne Cup, 65% of Phar Lap, or 100% of Vintage Crop? +more
Category: General Rants | Author: TJ
The final steps in securing a confidential digital legacy. +more
Ok, so we've encrypted some things. What next? +more
So much of my life is stored electronically. Security is important to me but what happens to my data when I'm no longer around to provide access to it? +more
I take a look at the database behind our Next Tip footy tipping application to see if there is anything interesting hiding in the numbers. +more
Category: Stuff | Author: Hammur Anvilsson
A common error in thinking which hurts us all. +more
Category: General Rants | Author: TJ
On the difficulty machines have with understanding natural language, and how we can help them. +more
Category: Tech Talk | Author: Hammur Anvilsson
In which a well-known topic is related to this very website. +more
Category: Tech Talk | Author: Hammur Anvilsson
Who doesn't like a roller skating waitress who can kick arse with nothing but a yo-yo? This short fiction was originally written for the 'Things That Move' section of the SuperActionGoTeam website.... +more
Category: Fiction | Author: Macrovision
A brief examination of the humble template and its purpose. +more
Detective Inspector McMahon is only days away from retirement - the last thing he needs is grand larceny on his plate! This short fiction was originally written for the 'Things That Could Happen' s... +more
Category: Fiction | Author: Macrovision
In which Nextstudio embark on the seemingly simple task of buying a computer. One that will run a web browser. That's all we needed... +more
Category: General Rants | Author: TJ
The future of sprint car racing is fast and dirty - have you got enough moustache to keep up? This short fiction was originally written for the 'Things That Don't Move' section of the SuperActionGo... +more
Category: Fiction | Author: Macrovision
Kids are creepy at the best of times, let alone when they're possessed! This short fiction was originally written for the 'Things That Do Stuff' section of the SuperActionGoTeam website. Four works... +more
Category: Fiction | Author: Macrovision
On being a good mail administrator, while still remaining in the good graces of lawyers and the law when running an online viral marketing campaign... +more
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