Code

Writing code is like writing poetry – do it right or you’ll end up in some anthology of shame.

Project Espresso4J – Java inline arrays, lists, and maps

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Java

Java 7’s recent release has sparked some interesting discussion, some excited by the new features, some disappointed that it’s too little too late… But this isn’t one of those internet rants about the future of Java; this is about using a language to its full extent!

Espresso for Java – boost your productivity with inline arrays, lists, and maps

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Java

Java 8 lies ahead and with it promises of native Collection support. But that’s a while away, we want it now! And with Espresso4J, a small language-augmenting library designed to put a shot of liveliness into Java syntax, we can have it now too.

Loading a simple XML configuration file in Java made even simpler

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A quick implementation for reading a key/value dataset from an XML document.

PHP Puzzler: Forgetful Variables

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PHP

Today I present to you a PHP puzzler that in fact had me stumped for a day or two. I do enjoy when a language throws a curve ball; it presents an opportunity to gain insight on the mechanics and become acquainted with the nuances of the language in question.