So I had a miniature epiphany today while coding away on a multi-tier application I’m building for interactions with one of my other blogs and with a database driven website application. That epiphany is that I have two books, the have basically outlined the difference between a $70,000 developer and a $105,000 developer or architect.... Continue reading →

So I wondered on the bus out to a dive called Spawnpoint on 63rd and Foster. Basically a black light gaming center. It’s perty kewl if your into gaming, which I am, but I’m sitting writing code samples and checking stuff out at the moment. Speaking of projects though, I’m somewhat focused on the idea... Continue reading →

Read ** First (bottom of entry) – then continue – Ok, so my first task that I’ve set out to complete is to get an actual SmartPart displayed. I’ve dug through the documentation and hands on lab that are available at this point and must say that I’m somewhat unhappy with the documentation available at... Continue reading →

Ok, so I've started on my own Composite UI Application Block (CAB) based Smart Client Software Factory Application (SCSF). My first sentiment, after studying this on and off for a few weeks, is that this is no simple approach. I've looked at the little charts and flow diagrams that tell the high altitude story of... Continue reading →

So I've continued with my normal software misadventures and found a few tools that look like they'll be keepers. The main one is Windows Live Writer. Currently it is in beta but it is looking to be a solid application that is definately useful. Currently I am using it to make my posts. Especially since... Continue reading →