How to set up a basic HTTP API with Erlang in 10 Minutes

I have recorded a short screencast, demonstrating how easy it is to set up an Erlang application with a HTTP API using Test Driven Development. If you can’t see the embedded video go to vimeo directly: https://vimeo.com/59832641 Make sure you have a recent version of erlang and rebar installed when trying it yourself. Get Erlang […]

Web Typography

There is no reason nor excuse why websites should still get away with bad typography and therefore bad readability. Applying some basic rules and using proper fonts can yield a big improvement without much work. For me typography is about aesthetics and readability at the same time. It is a form of art as letters […]

Using the Intel 510 Series SSD in a 2011 MacBook Pro at full speed and with TRIM

I just got a new MacBook Pro from my current employer and since I got it without an SSD I bought the Intel 510 250GB and installed it. Everything worked smoothly after the first boot. However, as @denis2342 pointed out, there are a few extra steps to make it run at full speed and performance. […]