Ruby in a Nutshell
If you can sum up how easy Ruby on Rails is compared to Java, this picture speaks volumes. (pun intended)
KenMcConnell
Novel Cover
I’ve been trying to come up with a fast and easy novel cover for my Starstrikers book. Nothing has grabbed me so far and said… Read More »Novel Cover
Convention over Configuration
Who’s motto is, “I did it my way”? Answer: Not a Ruby on Rails Programmer. RoR programmers are not maverick types, in it for fortune… Read More »Convention over Configuration
Ruby is my Matz’r Now!
I love Ruby! This little known gem from Japan is fast becoming the most interesting language I have ever used. It’s more Object Oriented than… Read More »Ruby is my Matz’r Now!
Ruby on Rails – error
I’ve been learning Ruby on Rails this week, following the examples in the “Agile Web Developement with Rails” book. In creating the depot project I… Read More »Ruby on Rails – error
New Year’s Resolutions
I don’t usually do this but, not being able to come up with anything better… 1. Do more things with the family, like camping and… Read More »New Year’s Resolutions
Planetary Society at 25
I was just a kid in junior high school when I heard Carl Sagan announce the formation of the Planetary Society on The Late Show… Read More »Planetary Society at 25
New Net in the Treasure Valley, Idaho
Geek Garage Net is a technical net for those Hams who use Linux and who enjoy programming. The Newbie Net has morphed into a leaner,… Read More »New Net in the Treasure Valley, Idaho
Make Me a “Pink Martini”
From their website: “Somewhere between a 1930s Cuban dance orchestra, a classical chamber music ensemble, a Brasilian marching street band and Japanese film noir is… Read More »Make Me a “Pink Martini”
KDE/Gnome
I don’t care what Linus says, I love Gnome! I’ve tried KDE, many, many times and I still come back to Gnome. I think you… Read More »KDE/Gnome