Do Unix Domain Sockets boost WordPress performance?
The WordPress codex mentions using Unix Domain Sockets for database connections. But does it improve performance? This article explains how to use Unix Domain Sockets and tests their performance.
Programming
Articles about computer programming.
Add async or defer to script tags in WordPress
In this article, we will intercept the generation of script tags, and alter the output in an attempt to improve web site performance. The filter code will add either a defer or async attribute to the script tag.
Add text above the WordPress Editor
In this article, we will print a reminder message for the user above the WordPress Editor metabox by hooking into the response generation code at the point right after the post title has been printed at the top of the WordPress editor page in the admin area.
Adding Layer 2 Protocol Dissectors to Wireshark
This tutorial describes the steps required to add your own custom Layer 2 protocol dissection to Wireshark (formerly named Ethereal). Sample code is included.
Procedural Texture Programming for Imagine 3D
This tutorial will get the reader creating procedural textures for Imagine 3D without doing any Windows programming. Then a more in depth look is given into how to use and modify Property Pages. Details are also given on the location and function of important code within the sample texture provided by Imagine 3D. The tutorial assumes that the reader is familiar with Windows and has some knowledge of C and C++ programming.