Bucks Bits – my bits on bytes… and other matters

What Gives Bitcoin Value?

(To read this post in parts, check out part 1 on Medium.com) The following is from an email exchange with a friend who is skeptically interested in Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies. It’s been formatted and edited to better stand on its own, with headers added for clarity and the original questions that are being responded to...

Custom Link Activated Infinite Scroll on Shopify Theme

Using jQuery and Ajax to make a custom infinite-scroll to a Shopify theme template. This method can be applied to different infinite-scroll triggers (scroll, click, etc.) or any other pagination-enabled framework.

Protected: Bitcoin for Expats Webinar

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Error EHOSTUNREACH When Connecting Local Node.JS and Database

I recently got this pretty obscure error called EHOSTUNREACH when trying to setup a local environment with node and a mysql database. I’d been using mysql on my computer for a few years but was only just starting to work with node so I chalked it up to some old setting tweak I’d made and...

Whistle While You Work- Music To Compliment Your Tasks

Over the past couple years, I found myself primarily splitting my focus between two very different types of work- writing a book and developing websites. I’m someone who likes to have music playing in the background while I work and I noticed myself falling into routines of listening to different types of music according to...

Understanding Backbone.js

An attempt to provide a higher level understanding of the Backbone JavaScript framework as well as MVC architecture more generally. Exploring how it uses modules (Models, Collections, and Views) to separate out responsibility and how triggers connect it all together.

Coding on the Go- A Mobile Editor

Despite the drawbacks, having a way to write, edit, and test code on the go can be a useful tool. Some tips, tricks, and reasons for using my recommendation for an editor.