This year I turned 30, one of those milestones in life. I would like to say it didn’t bother me, but… So I spent some time reflecting on the things I’ve always wanted to do and learn. Not knowing what you want in life is like going on a journey without a destination. How will [...]

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ActiveResource makes it easy to integrate Rails applications through RESTful services, but what if the resource is being produced by a Java application. JAX-RS is the best bet for writing these resources and with a few tricks we can get a service to conform to the requirements of an ActiveResource service. Read on to see [...]

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Social awareness is a critical skill as a consultant. No, I’m not referring to the latest social networking technology, I’m talking about how well you navigate social interaction with others. It’s easy to fall into the habit of sitting at your desk all day long and coding. Coding is your job and hopefully you enjoy [...]

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This year I ran the WOKC Oktoberfest 5K in Addison, TX. The proceeds from the race go toward a great cause: All proceeds benefit Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC), a Dallas-based non-profit organization founded in 1980 dedicated to eradicating pediatric cancer by funding innovative research, education and treatment, while providing hope to children and families [...]

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In a recent discussion with a colleague, we were pondering the idea of how a coder can become a consultant. When I say coder, I’m referring to someone who has become skilled at the craft of developing software. This is not a junior developer, but a developer who has the ability to solve complex software [...]

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