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PHP Protocol Buffer to MySQL (and back!) bridge

by stuporglue Posted on October 27, 2011

Protocol Buffers are a binary data transfer protocol from Google. Google officially supports C++, Java and Python. There are 3rd party libraries that support other languages. I previously mentioned several that support PHP, including the one that we’re using at … Continue reading →

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Automatically Orient Scanned Photos With OpenCV

by stuporglue Posted on October 22, 2011

Most pictures taken these days are digital, and include information inside the picture’s exif tags about the correct orientation. For these types of pictures you can simply use exifautotran and you’re done. Easy Peasy. What about pictures that don’t have … Continue reading →

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SVN pre-commit hook which can syntax check all files

by stuporglue Posted on April 7, 2011

If you manage a project which uses Subversion you’re going to eventually want to check the syntax of files before they get committed to the repository. Checking files before they get committed to the repository solves at least two problems … Continue reading →

Posted in Programming, Something Interesting | Tagged automatic syntax check, checkin, hooks, PHP, php -l, php syntax checking, pre-commit, subversion, svn | Leave a comment

Category Archives: Computers

PHP Protocol Buffer to MySQL (and back!) bridge

Automatically Orient Scanned Photos With OpenCV

SVN pre-commit hook which can syntax check all files

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