Shortening Links with Google (0)
12/14/11 •
A recent project necessitated the use of a link shortener, which I had never used before, so I first turned to http:://goo.gl to see what was involved. I was pleasantly surprised with the ease of integrating Google’s API into my code. The following screenshots detail this simple process. 1. Get your API key from your [...]
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First Steps with CakePHP (1)
10/19/11 •
Starting a new, personal project in PHP, I wanted to try out a new framework for the fun of it. After doing a bit of review on many available frameworks, and ruling out the ones I have already used (Zend and OpenAvanti), I settled on CakePHP. Installation and basic setup were a breeze, and I [...]
Mindscape in LEGO (0)
9/29/11 •
While shopping the LEGO website the other day, I ran across a free application they provide called LEGO Digital Designer. With it, you can assemble bricks from the included palette, then package and upload your creation back to the site. This looked pretty fun so I gave the software a whirl. Now, I am not [...]
Learning Has Always Been Fun (0)
9/01/11 •
I was reading a blog post today about how a few companies are collaborating on a new app for NASA that will integrate the playability of an MMORPG and the coolness of real-world science. This sounds incredible to me and I can’t wait to try it. The one thing that irked me though was how [...]
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