Conceptric

Summary of Computing

  1. Working with Git and Subversion

    I’ve got a local copy of the Subversion repository under Git, so I thought I should talk about my workflow.

  2. Importing a remote Subversion repository with Git

    To start this series about teaming Git with Subversion, I need to create a local copy of the Subversion Repository.

  3. Advantages of a Git and Subversion blend

    I’ve had time to try Git with my remote Subversion repositories, using the git svn commands, and I wouldn’t go back. To start this small series, I’ll try to explain the enthusiasm.

  4. Testing applications for the Web

    I’m a fan of Test-Driven Development because I enjoy the freedom that a comprehensive test suite provides: without it I tend to feel that I’m walking through a minefield.

  5. CodeIgniter test coverage

    I’m still not happy with the code coverage I can get even with SimpleTest fully integrated with CodeIgniter.

  6. What is Information Technology?

    I don’t like the label “IT”. It’s just too vague in practice, and too focused in the minds of the public. What does the term mean to you?

  7. Gaining a technological advantage

    Since the earliest times humans have used technology, by making tools, to increase their own effectiveness and productivity. From flint flakes to microchips this process has remained unchanged, but as technology becomes more complex is there a limit to the rate of these gains?

  8. When frameworks are too friendly

    High quality Content Management Systems and development frameworks are everywhere, but are they all trying to be too friendly and flexible?

  9. What Git does best.

    I’ve succumbed to the lure of the cool kids version control. GIT has advantages and disadvantage over my current favourite, Subversion.

  10. Code ignition

    Whilst developing a relatively simple application for managing my budgets, I’ve decided to experiment with a few different frameworks. With so many to choose from, how do I feel about going for CodeIgniter?

  11. Why I like to be Agile

    I’ve practised traditional project management techniques in Heavy Engineering, studied their use in Software Engineering, and found problems throughout. Why am I so interested in Agile techniques?

  12. What is computer literacy?

    We all gratuitously refer to computer literacy, but what level of capability does this represent and how do you get it?

  13. My sequential diploma

    Another Open University course completed having raised my awareness of the nightmare of true concurrent programming. There has to be an easier way?

  14. The device I want

    We’re surrounded by smartphones, PDAs and laptops, many are fantastic already, but it’ll take something more to part me from my money.

  15. Capistrano works!

    Effective version control and Capistrano managed deployment has hugely enhanced my workflow and quality.

  16. Not more options

    Would you believe it! Just when I think I’ve nearly, I mean just about, sort of made my mind up, Synology bring out a new product line. I’ve noticed that they’ve introduced a two drive NAS, with RAID 1 and iTunes server. It’s called the DS-207 and it’d be compatible with my existing DS-101g+ for [...]

  17. Managing data

    I’m a worried man… I know it’s hard to believe, but I am. What are you worried about I hear you say. My electronic data or course. I’ve recently realised just how much data there is and how important it’s become. I’ve got data relating to work, finance, friends, family, music and images all of [...]