kinvoki articles - 7 total
5 Strategies for Random Records from DB
5 strategies to get random records from databases, with a list of pros & cons for each one. Benchmarks included.
Valentine's Day Equation Plotted in Ruby
How to plot a graph of Valentine's Day heart equation using Ruby & GNUPlot. A fun programming activity to do with kids.
Upgrading to GitLab 15.0 CE from GitLab 14.9.3
Every major GitLab upgrade requires jumping through hoops. Here's my self-note on upgrading from 14.9.3 to 15.0 via the mandatory 14.10.x intermediate step.
Lucky is Lightning Fast!
TechEmpower Benchmark
When FTP Stands for Frustrating Transfer Problem
Five hours of FTP troubleshooting, ghost files, and the counterintuitive solution that finally worked. Sometimes you need to turn things ON, not off.
Functional Ruby Programming with Trailblazer
Discover how to leverage functional programming principles in Ruby using Trailblazer, enhancing code quality and maintainability.
Ruby Hash - String Keys Vs Symbol Keys
Performance comparison of Ruby hash keys - symbols vs strings vs frozen strings. For large hashes, symbol keys are 1.15x faster than string keys.