Exploring some parts of the code behind gallery.chaostangent.com including database functions for dealing with modified preorder tree traversal models, image resizing in PHP and JavaScript numeracy functions.
Calculating the geodesic distance between two points
Tasked with setting up a supplier search, I opted to use the most complex and precise formula available for calculating the distance between two points. I then implemented into a database function for easy computational overhead.
Rebuilding gallery.chaostangent.com
All about the recent major update to the application powering gallery.chaostangent.com. A brief history of the application and its purpose as well as some implementation details and an in-depth look at the updates and the reasons behind them.
Replacing a server – part 1: the audit
The first in a multi-part series on lessons learned and plans made (not necessarily in that order) for replacing an existing dedicated server with a newer model. Covers auditing the existing server and reasons for doing so.







