jRuby JRuby and vlcj – A Simple Full-Screen Media Player A simple JRuby script showing how to use the vlcj library to playback video full screen on a Linux machine.
Personal Optimization Presenting Over AirPlay Tips on how to present your Keynote presentation wirelessly from your iPad.
Ruby Simple Passive Code Generation Code generation isn't beyond any developer capable of writing the simplest script.
UX/Design Practices Innovation through Brainstorming with the F.I.T. Technique Mid-project brainstorming sessions are a great way to maintain perspective and test your assumptions.
Business Practices Four Reasons It’s Better to Work from the Office Telecommuting has benefits, but I prefer to work in the office. It helps me focus, learn, share artifacts, and become closer to my team.
Ruby RubyFlux – Statically Compile Ruby to Java RubyFlux statically compiles Ruby into Java. It has awesome performance and runs everywhere Java does with no runtime dependencies, but it isn't done yet.
Personal Optimization Protecting Your Apple Power Adapter with sugru Afraid of snapping the wire going into your apple power adapter? Check out this simple and quick hack for reinforcing the strain relief.
DevOps & System Admin. BERKS! – Simplifying Chef Solo Cookbook Management with Berkshelf Berks is a new tool we've started using to keep repositories simple, even as the requirements grow.
Development Practices Tricky Code: Taking Steps to Reduce Brittleness Avoid "tricky code" whenever possible. If you must, test against changes.