Well, I've been working nonstop for the past 5 or so hours on an application for the university computer science department. It's slow-going and I'm tired of coding... So, I guess I'll take a break and do my assignment for CSCI 2380 which is in a different language, at least (C++).
For the record, I did try the NetBeans IDE and it didn't really suit my fancy. It's not a bad piece of software, it's just that I really prefer to work with the more lightweight TextMate. NetBeans does have some nice features, however that I may utilize in the future such as global error-checking for one. I'm sure I'll be giving it another shot but for now, I just needed to get some coding done; didn't want to have to worry about figuring out a new IDE UI.
I checked my code into my git repository and hopefully BC can do something with it while I'm off duty. We have to get this app finished before we can start on our OrgFlo development in ernest.
On another subject, I'm going to start reading the book "Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Projects" by Jim Highsmith (whose website is in desperate need of a new graphical frontend). It comes highly recommended as project management books go and hopefully it'll aid in my ability to better manage my teams and projects.
Currently, I'm in the middle of "Pragmatic Thinking & Learning: Refactor Your Wetware" by Andy Hunt. I'm nearly done with it but it's taken extra long as it is one of those books you have to read and form new habits in your daily routines as you go along. It takes practice and a lot of steady note-taking (not to mention discipline). Despite all the effort involved, however, it's a really great book. It contains some true gems and I recommend it very highly.
Apologies if this sounds a bit dry, my mind's just a bit sluggish after all that coding. I promise the next post will be more upbeat and contain more interesting content.
Don't forget to stay tuned for updates on OrgFlo. We will have something to show you all very soon.
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