While syncing sucks, it can be better IMO on low bandwidth devices then waiting for multiple web pages to load. I hit 'Check Email' on my Treo and drop it back in my pocket and pull it out later when I hear it beep. If I was using a web client I would have to to pay attention to it as I log in, find the message I want and then wait for the message to load.
Actually google uses redirects too, you just don't see them.
Every search result link contains this 'onmousedown="return rwt(this,4)'. (The 4 is which search result this is). When you click on the link, the Javascript function re-writes the URL to point to '/url?sa=U&start=[$search_index]&url=[$url]&ei=[a bunch of garbage]'.
I am assuming the value for 'ei' relates to me having google save my search history, but I have not been able to confirm it.
So yes, google uses the URL redirect too, they just are sneakier about it.
Video conferencing (even in HD) might be ok to a point or be useful in specialized fields (a Dr remotely assisting a surgery) but it is no substitute for being in the same room with someone. Half the goodness of meeting in person is not during the actual meeting, but the time around the meeting, figuring out their personality and how well they hold alcohol...
I agree with you about using descriptive class and method names, but documention is still appropriate. Your code should be self documenting but sometimes a one line comment can make things easier to read.
It never is funny when people die, but some people use humor to get through life. If you never joke and always just focus on the bad things in life you will become very depressed. I know how horrible this disaster was, but if joking can make me smile and help me get through it, I think it is appropriate./bryan
Unless you enable some config options (that are by default turned off and have heavy warnings against) you don't need to worry about HTTP requests overwriting variables. And any *good* programmer will use constants instead of variables for key information that should never be changed (include paths, etc).
Don't get me wrong though, I liked when I worked with Java, I just find myself more productive when working with PHP. And I don't write quick and dirty code, my PHP is actually clean, easy to understand and
Specialized machines should be locked down, no internet access, no right to install anything or run anything other the the specific programs they need. They could only read from and write to a specific network drive. Anything else is nuts.
They already have that here in Texas. You get a 25% discount by using the radio tag and all major freeways have tag readers to monitor speed. That is how they come up with the nifty speed map.
I am pretty sure I read somewhere that the AOL is using Shoutcast based technology for the music streaming they have integrated in the client. I am too lazy to research this, but that is what I read.
The size of the US makes it difficult to implement railway commuting except in dense urban centers. And in some areas when we do implement it, we totally fuck it up.
Offtopic, I am traveling to Sweden the end of this month and am looking forward to seeing it. I wonder if my company will re-imburse me for buying a heavier jacket.
By "code correctly" I didn't mean simply bug free. I meant well engineered. I have used many different technologies and have seen many 'great' or 'more powerful' technologies work like crap because people thought it was a silver bullet.
To me your first comment appeared to be treating sybase as a silver bullet and by replacing MySQL with Sybase all problems would be solved. However, from your last comments I believe you were advocating a better design not just replacing the database. Without looking at all the requirements for the system, I can't say if I would replace the database, but I do know I would change how it is being used.
And yes, I am a professional software engineer who can design, implement and test an application.
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While syncing sucks, it can be better IMO on low bandwidth devices then waiting for multiple web pages to load. I hit 'Check Email' on my Treo and drop it back in my pocket and pull it out later when I hear it beep. If I was using a web client I would have to to pay attention to it as I log in, find the message I want and then wait for the message to load.
Having a rigid structure does not prevent sloppy work. I can't tell you how much horrible Java code I have seen in my life.
Actually google uses redirects too, you just don't see them.
Every search result link contains this 'onmousedown="return rwt(this,4)'. (The 4 is which search result this is). When you click on the link, the Javascript function re-writes the URL to point to '/url?sa=U&start=[$search_index]&url=[$url]&ei=[a bunch of garbage]'.
I am assuming the value for 'ei' relates to me having google save my search history, but I have not been able to confirm it.
So yes, google uses the URL redirect too, they just are sneakier about it.
Video conferencing (even in HD) might be ok to a point or be useful in specialized fields (a Dr remotely assisting a surgery) but it is no substitute for being in the same room with someone. Half the goodness of meeting in person is not during the actual meeting, but the time around the meeting, figuring out their personality and how well they hold alcohol...
Possibly it didn't physically destroy it, just contaminated it where health regulations wouldn't allow it to be used anymore.
I am sure laptops give off nasty chemicals when fried...
I would bet they have a way to dump extra fuel.
Anyone who watches bookTV on cspan shouldn't be making comments about sounding nerdy ;)
If you don't want to remeber function names or exact order of arguments get an IDE that will auto(suggest|complete) for you.
I haven't watched it much, but didn't they replace the hot and likeable 'rommy' with some stupid blonde ditz?
On my machine, both FF and TB install to the users directory.
Of course I keep my mp3's on my hard drive. I prefer to listen to any song I want without having to dig for the right DVD
Mouse/keyboard is still my favorite controller combination. Way better IMO then controllers from X-Box or PS2.
I agree with you about using descriptive class and method names, but documention is still appropriate. Your code should be self documenting but sometimes a one line comment can make things easier to read.
It never is funny when people die, but some people use humor to get through life. If you never joke and always just focus on the bad things in life you will become very depressed. I know how horrible this disaster was, but if joking can make me smile and help me get through it, I think it is appropriate. /bryan
Sam Fisher vs. Football players? My money is on Sam Fisher.
Florida will protect my home in Texas...
Unless you enable some config options (that are by default turned off and have heavy warnings against) you don't need to worry about HTTP requests overwriting variables. And any *good* programmer will use constants instead of variables for key information that should never be changed (include paths, etc).
Don't get me wrong though, I liked when I worked with Java, I just find myself more productive when working with PHP. And I don't write quick and dirty code, my PHP is actually clean, easy to understand and
Specialized machines should be locked down, no internet access, no right to install anything or run anything other the the specific programs they need. They could only read from and write to a specific network drive. Anything else is nuts.
Uh, what about people who bought Halo2 getting kicked off X-Box live for having a mod chip?
They already have that here in Texas. You get a 25% discount by using the radio tag and all major freeways have tag readers to monitor speed. That is how they come up with the nifty speed map.
http://traffic.houstontranstar.org/layers/
I am pretty sure I read somewhere that the AOL is using Shoutcast based technology for the music streaming they have integrated in the client. I am too lazy to research this, but that is what I read.
So AOL got some value out of them.
The size of the US makes it difficult to implement railway commuting except in dense urban centers. And in some areas when we do implement it, we totally fuck it up.
Offtopic, I am traveling to Sweden the end of this month and am looking forward to seeing it. I wonder if my company will re-imburse me for buying a heavier jacket.
My number one problem with political groups is when they think they are better then everyone else.
Honestly, what makes you believe that you know so much more then everyone else?
By "code correctly" I didn't mean simply bug free. I meant well engineered. I have used many different technologies and have seen many 'great' or 'more powerful' technologies work like crap because people thought it was a silver bullet.
To me your first comment appeared to be treating sybase as a silver bullet and by replacing MySQL with Sybase all problems would be solved. However, from your last comments I believe you were advocating a better design not just replacing the database. Without looking at all the requirements for the system, I can't say if I would replace the database, but I do know I would change how it is being used.
And yes, I am a professional software engineer who can design, implement and test an application.
When will people learn to code correctly instead of just pointing to another program as a silver bullet?