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Database Modelling within an XP Methodology
In an eXtreme Programming (XP) Agile Methodology approach towards software development the absence of adequate database design, or the scant regard of it, with the assumption that a framework and persistence infrastructure will take care of that can be a disaster in a larger enterprise solution.
Read moreRuby
Being a little despondent regarding Spring, a framework I’ve chosen to skill up in Read More , I’ve changed tack to investigate further Ruby. I was in a training demonstration of Ruby late last year, I’ve had other colleagues talk about it, and in a number of readings of late, Ruby has been making an impact, so time to delve in.
Read moreBook Review (Part 1) – Better, Faster, Lighter Java
Well if the weight of the book has anything to do with it, it’s the lightest Java book I’ve got. Better, Faster, Lighter Java, which I got from Amazon, has been a quick read.
Read moreThe Java Spring Framework
I’ve been reading Spring in Action as part of reskilling in Spring Framework and Hibernate. The rationale of this was, I wanted a better testing capacity of my web apps, and after some review of a number of options and input from other colleagues I went down the Spring path.
Read moreHandling User Requests of ‘I got an error!’
Don’t you just hate that, a user at the end of the day, week, or only when you ask them say “I got an error.” Ok, well can you give me some more information.
Read moreWhat do you want in a job?
Well it’s a good question, as part of sorting out tax documentation I came across the following list (go figure why it was with tax stuff). I made this list sometime mid 2002, I remember specifically the job I made the list for to evaluate.
Read moreLinux Format Reader Awards 2006
The Linux Format magazine is having it’s annual reader awards in a number of categories. These include (I’ve include my picks after each category): Best Desktop Application (Gnome) Best Distro (CentOS 4.
Read moreWhat’s in a Wiki?
I’ve been wondering what exactly is a wiki? It’s also not the first time I’ve been asked myself. Here is an explaination I came across. A wiki, from the Hawaiian term for “quick,” is an ongoing, ever-evolving, organized compilation of information.
Read moreWindoze and Microspew at it again.
In reading the Google News Sci/Tech headlines today, near the top was the following article. Windows Security Flaw Is ‘Severe’ Washington Post – 36 minutes ago A previously unknown flaw in Microsoft Corp.
Read moreAdding to the Library Collection
I took the chance today to order some books from Amazon today to add to the library. Of course I’m still reading 2 current books Spring in Action and the MySQL Certification Study Guide in order to site the second MySQL Professional Certification Exam.
Read moreChristmas Present
I got a lovely christmas present today, and well it’s so me. And knowing the person in question, I’m assuming he got it from Think Geek. Thanks Andrew. View
Read morePromoting a new Feed Icon
I found this site which is promoting the use of a unified feed icon. Firefox started it, IE is onboard, it’s time for us to back up around it. Spread the joy.
Read moreUpcoming MySQL Users Conference Presentation
I’ve been accepted to present at the MySQL Users Conference 2006 held in Santa Clara, California next year. My paper will be particularly targeting Oracle Developers, and will be combined with another presentation targeting Oracle DBA’s.
Read moreDecember Java Users Group talk on AJAX
I attended the December meeting of the Brisbane Java Users Group last night. The presenters Alex and Brad from Working Mouse a Brisbane Based J2EE Solutions Provider gave a talk on AJAX.
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