Awesome Projects That I've found Recently
After I started learning Python and Ruby I’ve started to find some interesting things.
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Over a decade of progressive professional software development experience in conjunction with more than two decades as a hobbyist developer has pushed me to reduce the burden of support and cost of delivery by writing highly-maintainable software of the highest caliber.
This blog is intended to be a personal collection of experiences/rants, journaling to tech related, things and other things that may be appropriate to share in a blog.
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Should you buy a rail pass in Europe?
Unless you’re an extreme in taking the train everywhere in Europe, you shouldn’t get a rail pass. Why? There are numerious operators that will try to sell you a pass. However, what they won’t tell you upfront is a few things: [Read More] -
Having difficulty getting your NGinix service working on the Digital Ocean install instructions?
Recently I’ve setup a Ruby web application service with the instructions from Digital Ocean. The instructions are great, however they do not mention how to start the Nginix process up on startup. [Read More] -
Stoicism and "The Obstacle is the Way"
Ryan Holiday, the author of the phenomenal book “Trust Me I’m Lying,” recently released his new book “The Obstacle is the Way.” It’s a rather small book filled with advice and anecdotes on Stoicism and life related advice. [Read More] -
I don't like Virtual Machines
I don’t like virtual machines. Give that my current position and employer involves building, maintaining, supporting, optimizing, and selling solutions/services this statement is a bit ironic. I don’t hate the benefits that the technology has given us. It’s amazing about what it has provided. It’s also amazing how you can... [Read More] -
Two book reviews that were not done
This year, I haven’t blogged as much as I have previously. Things have kept me busy… However, in the world wind of all the things I’ve been up to… I forgot to write a recommendation/review of a few books. [Read More] -
Java 8: Presentations, and audience engagement
Last night I went to my local, Chicago, Java User Group and I had a great time. I saw the Speaker Jim Weaver present the new changes within Java 8. He was an incredibly well prepared and highly knowledgeable individual on the subject. He answered my questions, and anticipated for... [Read More]