Blogs
Blog Posts
2012-09-17
I demonstrate how to create interactive 3D surface plots in R using the rgl library, with example code showing how to customize colors and control window positioning. The resulting plots can be rotated and scaled using your mouse for exploration.
2012-08-17
Learn how to optimize figure margins in R by understanding the different regions of a plot and adjusting outer and inner margins to maximize space for displaying data in publication-quality figures.
2012-07-24
I examine how finite element discretisation affects the stationary distribution of stochastic partial differential equations, with results published in Communications in Mathematical Sciences. This work offers insights for researchers interested in numerical solutions of SPDEs.
2012-07-17
I show you how to compute timezone-aware Unix timestamps in JavaScript and Python that work reliably across different timezones and daylight saving time changes by using UTC-based calculations.
2012-06-13
The texdoc program provides a quick way to automatically find and display LaTeX package documentation as PDFs directly from the command line. This handy tool makes it easy to access reference materials for any installed package without hunting through files or websites.
2012-05-26
I share practical techniques for generating publication-quality figures in R that can be seamlessly integrated into LaTeX documents, covering PDF output optimization and reproducible scripting workflows.
2012-04-10
I announce the release of Wisent 0.6.2, a Python parser generator that addresses minor issues from the previous version. The updated source code is available on the Wisent homepage and GitHub.
2012-04-09
I'm releasing version 0.2 of jvqplot, a data plotting program that automatically updates plots when input files change, now with support for disconnected datasets and improved code organization.
2011-12-11
JvJsDoc is a documentation generator that extracts information from JavaScript source code and presents it as HTML pages, designed to work with the Google Closure Library and Compiler. This tool automates the process of converting JavaScript files into formatted documentation.
2011-10-20
I share a new paper on the effect of finite element discretisation on the stationary distribution of stochastic partial differential equations, published in Communications in Mathematical Sciences.