Here’s my list of why I’m moving everything to Node.js that I run (i.e. maybe even THIS wordpress blog eventually). Between the enhancements Google gave to JavaScript and the ease of use in writing with the language, it provides the least resistance of any framework and language stack out there. Node.js + Express.js or Bricks.js... Continue reading →

In the previous blog entry I went thru the steps needed to get a Node.js site up and running with Express.js. Next I’m going to leap right into getting some mash ups going with Coder Wall. I’m currently waiting on Geekli.st to get me some beta API access, when that happens I’ll be adding some... Continue reading →

If you’re looking for Part 2… Alright, diving right in. First, get an express.js application setup and install all the dependencies. Creating the Express.js Web Application $ express codingWall create : codingWall create : codingWall/package.json create : codingWall/app.js create : codingWall/public create : codingWall/public/javascripts create : codingWall/public/images create : codingWall/public/stylesheets create : codingWall/public/stylesheets/style.css … Continue reading →

A couple months ago I shifted gears and started working for Tier 3 on a number of projects. I made this decision for a few reasons: 1. I’m a huge advocate of PaaS (Platform as a Service) technologies. I like what PaaS enables and what it eliminates. Matter of fact I’d say I’m a bull... Continue reading →

Coder Society Seattle got off to a start this weekend on this beautiful sunny Saturday! We all mozied into the Blue Box offices in downtown Seattle a mere block away from Pike Place Market. After a relaxed gathering we circled up to break out the kanban with the story ideas around our problem domain. We... Continue reading →