Ok, so I've been a "thick application" programmer for as long as I can remember. In fact, that term wasn't invented until I had 10 years of experience building applications. Along the way, I built a couple of two tier systems. But clearly when I wasn't looking the world went crazy.
The new architectures are huge and complicated and I need to understand them better. So for at least a while, I'm going to be posting the best lessons I find on distributed computing right here. And maybe that will help someone else -- or at least it will help me. If you have suggestions please let me know.
Now when I'm stumped about a topic, I have a simple rule. Start with wikipedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distributed_computing
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Software Developer Mom's
I was having a moment of doubt about being the only software developer I knew who was also a Mom. It is hard to be the only one of anything. Thank goodness for Google and O'Reilly, after I found this page, I didn't feel as isolated and I even felt a little bit uplifted [even if the discount is long past].
As a Java developer, when I first learned Javascript, I wasn't too keen on the hodgepodge nature of Java's sister language. Now while retraining as a web developer, I'm needing to exceed expectations as both a Java and a Javascript developer. Here are some web pages I've found helpful for updating my Javascript skills.
Advanced Javascript Tutorials and Postings
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
CSS Webcache won't update
We just released several revised jsps to our website and a revised css file and Firefox is apparently hoarding our old css code. A clear description of the problem can be found here.
Workarounds to try:
- disable firebug
- expire caches more frequently
- rename the css file
Monday, June 22, 2009
Java Swing Developer converting to Web Applications Developer
Ok, so for 10+ years I've been cranking out (mostly) Java code, along with a couple of other languages (some VB, Delphi, C++, Lingo, Actionscript). I got this great job two years ago with lead responsibilities building a set of java desktop applications. Then the project ended (as expected) and I was asked to become a web developer. A great opportunity, and my boss is fantastic -- really really supportive of my learning processes. So I'm starting this blog to share the things that I've learned so it will be easier for the last 20 (desktop only) Java developers out there.
- Web Architecture is really different from desktop architectures. For one thing, it is all about picking which "framework" to use. In the desktop world we had a lot of fun creating our own, on the web, you've gotta use an existing framework. Expect to spend a lot of time grokking these architectures and getting up to speed.
- Java is only one small part of your toolkit (unless you use Google Toolkit, which I'm contemplating).
- You'll need to learn modern Javascript, AJAX, Stripes or Struts (more common), no-table html (use div's) and general JSP coding.
- Next you need to understand which of these different systems knows what when. Context is everything. You might have thought your JSP knew about an object, but it doesn't, ditto for Java.
- Iterations are typically shorter than for desktop
- And remember to test in multiple browsers...
Next up, ... useful links for a bunch of technologies.
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