I just updated the software running this blog – fairly trivial process, especially when you have the fallback of version control. Wordpress 2.7 is really exactly the same on the frontend but the admin panel has been changed significantly, and for the better I think. For instance, I am writing this directly from the dashboard, rather than going into a full post creation page. Highly recommended upgrade!

It seems a new extension has been released on Magento Connect that provides integration with SecurePay’s SecureXML payment gateway. I find this rather interesting as this extension is commercial, at a fairly substantial cost of $175, and provides the same integration as an extension I created back in September! Why would anyone create an extension that has already been released for free, then attempt to charge money for it?

I’d like to know if anyone actually forks out money for this.

Today in the office we had another micro-debate about the usefulness of distinguishing between the terms progressive enhancement and graceful degradation. I am in the progressive enhancement camp but don’t really care all that much. I think I just like arguing.

Anyway, here’s an article on the subject: Understanding Progressive Enhancement. I think it summarises things pretty well. M&Ms explain everything don’t they?