Category Archives: Web Development

Reboot Your Git Repo To Fresh State

Git 1.7 Scenario I want to remove all commits and history from the repository and start again, as it were, with a fresh repo. Let’s say this is for efficiency’s sake. Solution There are a few amazing options available to you with Git, but to be honest, it’s best to just start again. It’s not […]

Speed Up Your Database Using MySQL Query Cache

MySQL 5.1.69 Modern web applications place a massive load on the database. I’ve been working extensively with Magento lately and the demand on the database is enormous. We could argue all day about which language is easier on the database in terms of access routines and read/write cycles. Ruby (Sinatra)? Regardless of the application’s structure, […]