Category Archives: Programming
Getting the number of lines in a text file
This may be something trivial, but it saves me some time… Today I wrote a quick VB Script that will count the lines of a text file. This could be useful if you need to quickly verify that some program is outputting the right number of lines to a target file. You can also place [...]
MySQL Server Has Gone Away problem solved
I was just looking at RobsNotebook.com and came across a really good solution to a common problem with WordPress. Lately, I have been getting a lot of error messages on my blog that said “MySQL server has gone away.” I looked through the Godaddy support forums hoping to find a solution. Unfortunately, I did not. [...]
My List of Accomplishments… And you should be proud of me!
I think that sometimes I know exactly how Wally feels in this Dilbert Cartoon! If you ever had one thing lead to another with an upgrade, you will know exactly what I mean. I guess you could say this is kind of like “Feature Creep,” only one might call this “Upgrade Creep.” What started as [...]
Hiring the best programmers
In case you are in the market for hiring programmers, or you are a programmer looking to improve your resume (a.k.a. cv), you will benefit greatly from reading Inter-sections.net’s article on finding good programmers. I have included their bullet points below, but for more details, check out the whole article. It was written well, and [...]
Google To Launch Open Social API
Some great news broke today. MySpace will utilize Google’s new Social Network API, OpenSocial. According to TechCrunch, the APIs allow applications to run on multiple social networks and use standard web development tools like html, javascript, and flash. Using the API, you can access Profile Information, Friends Information, and Activities (i.e. profile changes). These APIs [...]
Securian Financial
During my final semester as a business minor / computer science major at Southwest Minnesota State University, I have been quite busy. Part of that busyness was in the form of job hunting. I had a few interviews, and received three job offers. It was a very hard decision, but I eventually decided on a [...]
Graphical Web Search Engine
Photo sharing site Riya.com has pioneered new technologies in graphical search engine technology. Using highly advanced facial recognition, they are able to auto detect faces from within your online photo album. It works through a training program. This is not unlike other similar technologies such as speech recognition. It requires several pictures of a person [...]
Test your Java Skills
I am currently in a Java class at my university. This is a language that I think is just wonderful. Java (and .NET languages) truly utilizes Object Orientated Concepts to the fullest. When you are learning a language, it is sometimes difficult to test your skills. You certainly think you know a lot about the [...]
Things to Know Before You Graduate – For Computer Science Majors
As a computer science major, there are many things you should know before you graduate. To land a job, it is important that you have a broad base of knowledge when it comes to computer science. Below, I have compiled a list of some key things to know before you graduate. By the way, these [...]
Instantiating a CFC
Coldfusion has certainly progressed over the years. As it moves closer to object orientated design, it also becomes more complicated. One important part of Coldfusion web development for me is the CFC. A CFC is a Coldfusion Component. Essentially similar to a class, the CFC provides a mechanism to store and reuse code. It also, [...]
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