With this post, I am hoping for a return to more frequent and relevant posting to my blog. It is my opportunity to begin again. The year has been quite busy (too many projects undertaken) but I've not taken time to reflect on the things that I have experienced, which is the whole point of this blog. In … Continue reading As We Begin Again
2014 Schedule (iOS Dev, Beer, BBQ, Sports, Comedy)
January 15 - Open Mic - Three Layers Cafe (Jacksonville, FL) January 16 - Open Mic - Rain Dogs (Jacksonville, FL) March 16 - 20 - Snowboarding (Salt Lake City, UT) March 22 - 29 - Spring Break Poker Classic (Biloxi, MS) April 4 - 5 - CocoaConf Austin (Austin, TX) April 7 - 11 - TeamSnap Team … Continue reading 2014 Schedule (iOS Dev, Beer, BBQ, Sports, Comedy)
Creating Launch Images for iOS apps
While working on my latest app, PomoTracker, I was trying to come up with a simple way to create launch images for the app. Since I needed a total of 7 images, I searched for a tool that may make the creation simple. I haven't come across anything yet but I have at least simplified … Continue reading Creating Launch Images for iOS apps
App Challenge Episode 2: Attack of the Feature Creeps
I demoed the current version of TouchCase to an attorney this week and received valuable feedback. While looking at how the tool would fit into his current workflow, we compared it to the software that he was currently using, a web-based application. He showed many of the functions that he could perform using his current … Continue reading App Challenge Episode 2: Attack of the Feature Creeps
App Challenge
As part of my transition to freelance, I've challenged myself to complete important projects that had been languishing. The goal is to deliver a version 1 for 3 apps in 6 weeks. Though it's a daunting task, I expect an informative and productive experience. BDD I've recently adopted the BDD (using Kiwi) approach to building … Continue reading App Challenge
As We Begin Again
This week marks my return to independent development. I've had the pleasure of working with a great team, a mix of experienced developers and enthusiastic newcomers. The pay was good, the work flexible (100% remote was available), and I had direct input into the products. I worked for this company 11 years ago and it … Continue reading As We Begin Again
Pay Yourself First
As a child, my first inclination was always to spend any money I had on candy, especially Blow Pops, as it was like getting two pieces of candy for the price of one. My grandfather tried to instill in me the importance of saving. Anytime I received money as a gift or from cutting grass, he would … Continue reading Pay Yourself First
2013 Schedule
January 6 - Cocoaheads (Greenville, SC) February 18 - 19 - DevNexus (Atlanta, GA) February 19 - Atlanta iPhone Developer's Meetup (Atlanta, GA) February 21 - Cocoaheads - Greenville Cocoa (Greenville, SC) February 28 - Cocoaheads - Triangle Cocoa (Raleigh, NC) March 19 - NSCoder (Cary, NC) March 21 - 23 - CocoaConf DC (Herndon, VA) … Continue reading 2013 Schedule
TSU Commencement 2011
Just left Tennessee State University commencement. The speaker quoted Seth Godin four times during his speech.
Just passed a church sign in Jacksonville which read “No pressure, just pleasure”.
The Cocoa Nomad 