Much has been written on how to debug production memory leaks in Java, so rather than go into the nitty-gritty of how to comb through the heap, I thought I’d just highlight a couple of interesting points that came up as we were working on the issue… Note that this is based on an experience… Read More
Senior software engineers are expensive, and good ones can be fantastically productive. With the right support and environment, a good engineer can do great things, and with a dysfunctional environment, even the best engineers fail. I’m not talking about beanbag chairs, espresso machines, and onsite massages. Great engineers love to make things, so 80% of… Read More
Back in March, while everyone was waiting for the new iPad with bated breath, we heard rumblings of a 3rd-generation Apple TV. We’re always trying to find new ways to wow our users, and creating a dual-screen AirPlay experience with Apple TV seemed like a great opportunity to do just that. In the last major… Read More