It looks like I had the pleasure of doing the last airborne video chat and web application deployment that anyone will do for the foreseeable future.
What a shame, I really enjoyed the service, and I …
I’m looking for a part-time Rails developer to work on a project on a part-time basis, preferable based on the east coast to make face time with the client easier.
Shoot me an email if you’re interes…
I like this clean and simple email to a friend feature from UrbanDictionary. Two fields and you’re done. And it sends the email and gives you feedback instantly without leaving the page, leaving the …
In case you’re behind kind of firewall, or gem install just doesn’t work for you, here’s the direct links to the gems you need to upgrade to 1.1.5 and get the security patch.
Google Analytics is the first web app I’ve seen that does time zone by country.
It’s easier to navigate than a long list of time zones. And it lets you use the keyboard more easily, because you can ty…
Boxes and Arrows has launched a brand spanking new events calendar.
It’s quite exciting, because there’s a hole in the market for a targeted web-related events calendar. We hope to fill that hole. If…
What’s the deal with MyISAM vs. InnoDB for Rails? Here’s what I know and think I know so far:
Reasons to use MyISAM:
I was just reminded of this quote from Alan Cooper (and I’m quoting from memory):
No matter how great your interface, it would be better if there were less of it.
Amen.
I love this little nugget from orbitz.com. Who on this planet does not prefer non-stop flights? “Oh, not me, I’d rather have seven layovers, that’s seven times as many opportunities to lose my luggage…
A few months back I 