Pro OpenSolaris: A New Open Source OS for Linux Developers and Administrators
Harry J, Foxwell, PhD & Christine Tran
Apress, 280pp.
ISBN: 978-1430218913
Reviewed by Brandon Ching
Choosing a development environment for either desktop or web based application development is generally a trivial thought experiment. Most experienced developers have their preferences and generally don’t deviate much unless a new method or tool becomes available that better fits their development needs. Read the rest of this entry »
Sexy Web Design
Elliot Jay Stocks
SitePoint, 172 pp.
ISBN-13: 978-0980455236
Reviewed by Brandon Ching
I do not have a single creative bone in my body! OK, that’s probably an exaggeration but when it comes to designing an innovative, attractive, and useable web site, I definitely could use a helping hand. As a web developer, I am generally responsible for the data in our sites rather than the look & feel; that’s the UI team’s domain!
However, not all developers have access to professional UI resources and, depending on the situation, many of us often wear a number of different hats. As such, Sexy Web Design by Elliot Jay Stocks is a book that seems made for folks like me who know a little something about the basics of web design, but are nowhere near creative experts. Read the rest of this entry »
Not that anybody actually reads this blog or cares about what I think (except for you potential employers who will make judgments about my character based on what you read here…not smart by the way) but this topic is something that I have been wrestling with for some time now and I finally feel strong enough to come out about it. I am an atheist! Read the rest of this entry »
Cloud Application Architectures: Building Applications and Infrastructure in the Cloud
George Reese
O’Reilly Media, Inc., 204 pp.
ISBN 978-0596156367
Reviewed by Brandon Ching
Cloud computing has thrust itself into the technological spotlight as a powerful yet somewhat enigmatic solution for a scalable and cost effective alternative IT infrastructure. The opportunities offered by cloud computing hint at the potential for seemingly limitless extensibility in both storage and processing power. Yet despite the promises of cloud computing, application and infrastructure development in the cloud has its own challenges and inherent limitations. Read the rest of this entry »
Normally I don’t propagate this type of viral stuff…but no matter how many times I watch this, it just makes me feel better. Natural selection at work!
Choosing the right pet food for your animals is, oddly enough, a rather difficult decision (or at least it should be). With so many options available, it’s easy to get confused and misled. The pet food industry is a $25 billion/year market and with all that money comes the power of marketing and branding. There are so many brands and types of pet food under labels such as “all natural”, “organic”, “wholesome”, and the like that one can’t help but be suckered into buying the label hype. So how can a good pet owner decipher all this marketing and make the best nutritional choice for their animals? It’s actually pretty simple; read the ingredients and the nutritional analysis, just like you would when buying food for yourself. Read the rest of this entry »
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