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Epic PyObjC, Part 3: Browsing, Caching, Indicating
08/25/2008 python(48)cocoa(13)pyobjc(11)os-x(7)In this third segment of the Epic Introduction to PyObjC and Cocoa we spend some time in the standard application development workflow of iterating new idea from concept into feature. First, we have double clicking an entry open its page on FreeBase.com, then add disk based caching of results, and we end by adding an indicator to reassure users that the app hasn't frozen while retrieving data from Metaweb.
An Introduction to Django's Loose Coupling
07/22/2008 django(73)One of the most valuable parts of Django is its loose coupling philosophy . This means you can plug in your own pieces into the Django stack without fighting against the defaults. However, it can be a bit difficult to understand how to take advantage of the loose coupling philosophy when you are just getting started, and this series will attempt to erase that confusion.
Getting Started With BeepBeep
07/05/2009 erlang(20)beepbeep(6)BeepBeep is an intuitive web framework (or micro-framework in the words of its creators) along the lines of Django or Merb. For someone looking to get started with Erlang webapps with a minimum of hassle, it's a great option to investigate.
Looking For a New Agenda
02/07/2010I've been blogging for some time, but recently I begin to wonder why I keep blogging. Is it just a habit? Or am I aiming for something?
Visually Representing Word Structures
02/10/2009 processing(6)A very rough initial sketch at plotting words and word structures using Processing. At this point nothing too interesting, but hopefully I'll clean it up and use it to plot some interesting content in the near future.
Several Approaches to Versioning Files in PHP
07/28/2009 php(2)Another problem I ran into at work recently is how to include versioned static files into a PHP frontend. Here I take a look at a couple of possible approaches, although neither of them are particularly overwhelming in their beauty, they seem to be workable.
Sparklines in Javascript With Sparklines.js
06/26/2008 javascript(18)processing-js(9)sparklines-js(3)A simple but flexible library for creating sparklines in JavaScript that I put together earlier this week.
Applying to the JET Programme
07/19/2007 japan(43)jet(30)So maybe you want to apply to the JET Programme. Maybe you already did. This is what your experience will be, or was, like. Except its really my experience with the words "I" and "me" inconsistently replaced with the word "you".
How To Remotely Admin Servers Via Twitter
03/22/2009 python(48)A quick look at how I setup my server to be listen for Twitter direct messages and provide a very minimal degree of remote administration.
Leaving DreamHost
02/23/2009 slicehost(4)dreamhost(2)It was a good run, but I finally closed my DreamHost account and left behind that era. From here on it's all VPSs and servers.
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