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	<title>Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog &#187; Ruby</title>
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	<description>News and views from a Software Architect and Web Entrepreneur on Java, PHP and Web 2.0 Technologies.</description>
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		<title>10 Free Ruby, Ruby on Rails and Grails e-books</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ruby needs no special introduction in the world of object oriented programming. With the slow decline of Java over the years, Ruby has caught the eyes with  its  dynamic and reflective programming paradigms.
Ruby on Rails is an extension based on Ruby itself. It is an open source web application framework based on Ruby programming ... <a href="http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/10-free-ruby-ruby-on-rails-and-grails-e-books/">Read more : 10 Free Ruby, Ruby on Rails and Grails e-books</a>.]]></description>
		<link>http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/10-free-ruby-ruby-on-rails-and-grails-e-books/</link>
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		<title>Developer Tips: How To Show Line Number in vi / vim &amp; nano</title>
		<description><![CDATA[vi / vim as well as nano are the most popular editors on Unix / Linux / Solaris and for hardcode Mac OSX users too. For developing / debugging we need line numbers. A way to get them to display line numbers doesn&#8217;t jump out easily from their big documentation, so here are my simple .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/developer-tips-how-to-show-line-number-in-vi-vim-nano/">Developer Tips: How To Show Line Number in vi / vim &#038; nano</a>.]]></description>
		<link>http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/developer-tips-how-to-show-line-number-in-vi-vim-nano/</link>
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		<title>Is Ruby very syntax rich? Do you like it? I don&#8217;t.</title>
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I tried delving into Ruby couple of times in the past. Every time I had this weird feeling of what am I doing here when I am already very well conversant with a simpler language - Java, which gives me everything I need. Ruby just felt very syntax rich, may ways and interesting tricks to .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/is-ruby-very-syntax-rich-do-you-like-it/">Is Ruby very syntax rich? Do you like it? I don&#8217;t.</a>.]]></description>
		<link>http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/is-ruby-very-syntax-rich-do-you-like-it/</link>
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		<title>6 Ruby on Rails Video Tutorials</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The tutorials are an intensive one-day overview of the fundamental concepts of the Ruby on Rails Web programming framework, presented by the UC Berkeley RAD Lab. The tutorials consists of six sections of approximately one hour each.
Who is the intended audience and what are the prerequisites?
You should be familiar with the basic programming concepts embodied ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/6-ruby-on-rails-video-tutorials/">6 Ruby on Rails Video Tutorials</a>.]]></description>
		<link>http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/6-ruby-on-rails-video-tutorials/</link>
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		<title>Programming Language Survey: Please Provide Your Input &amp; See Results</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A short survey on your programming language preferences, shouldn&#8217;t take more than 1 minute of your time. Please participate and let others know too.
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Note: The survey was created using Google Docs.
Thanks for your participation in the survey.
... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/programming-language-survey-please-provide-your-input-see-results/">Programming Language Survey: Please Provide Your Input &#038; See Results</a>.]]></description>
		<link>http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/programming-language-survey-please-provide-your-input-see-results/</link>
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		<title>Java is Omnipresent!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A nice video on Java showing the ubiquitousness of Java. Now read on to deflate your ego before it bursts.

Java has a large presence in mobile world. If you are feeling too good about being a Java programmers, here is another video to deflate your ego and bring it down to size 

... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/java-is-omnipresent/">Java is Omnipresent!</a>.]]></description>
		<link>http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/java-is-omnipresent/</link>
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		<title>Experiences &amp; Insights in Adopting Agile Development Methodology in Corporations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently Andrea Tringo posted in Sun Alumni mailing list asking questions in every executive&#8217;s mind who wants to adopt agile development methodology (like XP) but do not know how to proceed safely.
Andrea asked:
I know a lot of tech companies are enthusiastically adopting Agile, as many of us embrace(d) Six Sigma, among other practices. Other than ... <a href="http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/how-to-adopt-agile-development-methodology-in-a-corporation/" title="Experiences &#038; Insights in Adopting Agile Development Methodology in Corporations">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
		<link>http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/how-to-adopt-agile-development-methodology-in-a-corporation/</link>
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		<title>Blog Buzz: Java vs PHP vs Ruby</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All these three languages are generating a lot of buzz in the blogosphere. It appears Java is currently having an upswing while Ruby is having a downward trend. I hope it is just normal fluctuations for Ruby and not the expected shit-hits-the-fan reaction when Ruby starts getting adopted in the enterprise ( sorry couldn&#8217;t resist .... <a href="http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/blog-buzz-java-vs-php-vs-ruby/" title="Blog Buzz: Java vs PHP vs Ruby">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
		<link>http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/blog-buzz-java-vs-php-vs-ruby/</link>
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		<title>On Coding Standards &amp; Software Development</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Two good articles on coding standards and traits of good software developer which I think you will enjoy:
1. Top 10 Reasons Not To Use Coding Conventions / Standards
2. 5 Habits Of Best Software Developers
... Read : <a href="http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/on-coding-standards-software-development/">On Coding Standards &#038; Software Development</a>.]]></description>
		<link>http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/on-coding-standards-software-development/</link>
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		<title>One Simple Way To Spot Bad Architects</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a rejoinder to Frank&#8217;s article on the same topic. He discusses 13 scenarios. I would like to point to one simple way to spot a bad architect and also how you can spot a good architect.

A bad architect will inevitably show lack of practical knowledge and use specifications and authorities to justify his ... <a href="http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/one-simple-way-to-spot-non-coding-architects/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : One Simple Way To Spot Bad Architects</a>.]]></description>
		<link>http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/one-simple-way-to-spot-non-coding-architects/</link>
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		<title>The Smell of Java (&amp; JSP) or A Case for Java</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After sometime I am back to developing in Java &#038; JSP. And boy does it smell good! If there is a programmers heaven, I am in it now. I have small self-made libraries to help automating regular tasks, tons of high quality free third-party libraries for the bigger ones like opencsv, poi etc. and I ... <a href="http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/the-smell-of-java-jsp-or-a-case-for-java/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : The Smell of Java (&#038; JSP) or A Case for Java</a>.]]></description>
		<link>http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/the-smell-of-java-jsp-or-a-case-for-java/</link>
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		<title>Software Review: Hosted Subversion Analytics Service</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I was contacted by ProjectLocker to review their new service: Subversion Analytics. I took the service through the paces using their demo account. If you are considering hosted Subversion and Subversion analytics service then this review is a must read for you.

What is hosted Subversion?
A service which hosts your subversion repository for a monthly fee. ... <a href="http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/software-review-hosted-subversion-analytics-service/">Read : Software Review: Hosted Subversion Analytics Service</a>.]]></description>
		<link>http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/software-review-hosted-subversion-analytics-service/</link>
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		<title>Last Week In Perspective: Joel Spolsky, Hani, SSH Hacking, Translator Plugin &amp; Anaconda Theme</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week was an interesting one as hot debate raged over Joel Spolsky&#8217;s article on enterprise language, Hani rightly bashed copious logging of open source software and my article on hacking attempts from Caltech topped the list of most read articles. We released Anaconda, a beautiful 3 column WordPress theme and version 3 of Translator ... Read more : <a href="http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/last-week-in-perspective-joel-spolsky-hani-ssh-hacking-translator-anaconda/">Last Week In Perspective: Joel Spolsky, Hani, SSH Hacking, Translator Plugin &#038; Anaconda Theme</a>.]]></description>
		<link>http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/last-week-in-perspective-joel-spolsky-hani-ssh-hacking-translator-anaconda/</link>
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		<title>Answering Joel Spolsky&#8217;s Questions On Enterprise Development</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Joel Spolsky was asked four important questions on enterprise development. Joel didn&#8217;t offer a clear answer on some of them. Here is my take on all the questions.

&#8220;I wanted to get your response to some basic questions concerning technologies available for creating an enterprise level application that is built upon a Web Server, Web based ... <a href="http://tech.gaeatimes.com/index.php/archive/answering-joel-spolskys-questions-on-enterprise-development/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Answering Joel Spolsky&#8217;s Questions On Enterprise Development</a>.]]></description>
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