Friday, June 17, 2005
Java Snob
Java has been my programming language since my first year at university (1999). Before Uni I had toyed with Basic, Turbo Pascal and VBA (Visual Basic behind Access / Excel) for VCE, but my largest programming experience was Batch files on our home computer.
I really took to Java at uni, and programmed a few things in my own time (a calculator and text editor). When I started my graduate job I was put on a Java maintenance project, which I enjoyed a lot for the first few years. Since then, I have also been toying with my shape drawing program in my spare time - which I also enjoy.
I haven't coded much Java lately, as I've been doing .NET work and recently been on a BizTalk Server course which I enjoyed thoroughly. Tonight I decided to play with my shape drawing program and try to get some work done. So I started JBuilder and couldn't start - I've been spoiled by Visual Studio, and .NET development.
JBuilder's Form Designer is shite - and wiring up event processing is tiresome. The IntelliSense was also limited compared to what I've been used to. A mate from work was saying that .NET development was very enjoyable - I'm starting to understand why.
So I've closed by JBuilder - and I'm not sure if I'm going to opening it again from home. Perhaps more Java projects at work will change my mind - but for now I think I'll be happy with .NET.
Unless there's a client that wants an MS-DOS Batch File solution ;)
I really took to Java at uni, and programmed a few things in my own time (a calculator and text editor). When I started my graduate job I was put on a Java maintenance project, which I enjoyed a lot for the first few years. Since then, I have also been toying with my shape drawing program in my spare time - which I also enjoy.
I haven't coded much Java lately, as I've been doing .NET work and recently been on a BizTalk Server course which I enjoyed thoroughly. Tonight I decided to play with my shape drawing program and try to get some work done. So I started JBuilder and couldn't start - I've been spoiled by Visual Studio, and .NET development.
JBuilder's Form Designer is shite - and wiring up event processing is tiresome. The IntelliSense was also limited compared to what I've been used to. A mate from work was saying that .NET development was very enjoyable - I'm starting to understand why.
So I've closed by JBuilder - and I'm not sure if I'm going to opening it again from home. Perhaps more Java projects at work will change my mind - but for now I think I'll be happy with .NET.
Unless there's a client that wants an MS-DOS Batch File solution ;)
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
I've toured around the world, from London to the Bay...
... or perhaps not. I saw this on another Blog and thought it was neat. Doesn't look too good for me though - I'll have to fix that one day:
Your Travel Profile: |
You Are Somewhat Well Traveled in Australia (25%) |
You Are Untraveled in Africa (0%) |
You Are Untraveled in Asia (0%) |
You Are Untraveled in Canada (0%) |
You Are Untraveled in Eastern Europe (0%) |
You Are Untraveled in Latin America (0%) |
You Are Untraveled in New Zealand (0%) |
You Are Untraveled in Scandinavia (0%) |
You Are Untraveled in Southern Europe (0%) |
You Are Untraveled in Western Europe (0%) |
You Are Untraveled in the Middle East (0%) |
You Are Untraveled in the Midwestern United States (0%) |
You Are Untraveled in the Northeastern United States (0%) |
You Are Untraveled in the Southern United States (0%) |
You Are Untraveled in the United Kingdom (0%) |
You Are Untraveled in the Western United States (0%) |
