I'm still breathing

It's been a while since my last post! I had been very busy lately with my work... I miss writing articles. After weeks of hardcore work, I've learn a lot about spring and jetty and I would say, its worth working hard.

I have this task of setting up a project for development. Its a web application for testing. I've learned embedding jetty in a spring application implementing MVC(Model View Controller) design pattern. Other than that, it builds character. Patience really was important.

Anyway, not good sharing my story. Anyway, I can't wait to share my learnings. Later I'll write about those things I've learned..Just the basics..

Android Software Competition by Globe Telecom

I first heard this news from Calen Legaspi, our CEO at Orange and Bronze Software Labs, that Globe Labs will host and conduct its first mobile developer event for 2010. I've been hearing about Android platform since 2008 and now, Globe Labs posted an invitation for all developers to explore the new mobile platform.

The event is an Android software competition open for all Filipino developers. This is an invitation to all developers to build their mobile application on top of Android platform.
 

Big cash prizes are at stake in this competition, as well as the chance for the participating teams to pitch their product to international investors for funding. The competition will run through until July 2010. For more details on contest mechanics, dates and guidelines, please click here.

I think this event is a great opportunity for all developers. Its not just an opportunity to make money, but, an opportunity for learning how to develop an application on a new mobile platform.

To those who are interested to join this competition, visit Globe Labs website at www.globelabs.com to sign-up.

Techie Focus List

During my day job, I work on the business and back-end layer of a J2EE Quoting Software with heavy data handling and manipulation. Even though what I'm working on is part of an enterprise web application, I feel like my abilities in developing ground up application are depreciating. I find my self in need to keep up with the latest trends of technology and to learn what is in demand. 

The scale of today's demand of software or applications seem to be in favour of  the web so I decided to focus on the web stack. I made a list below of the technologies hopefully are and will be in demand soon according to the people and forums I asked on-line.

I'm actually familiar on some of the technologies below. However, I need thorough review to prepare my mindset and gain back my skills in using the those technologies and frameworks.

Technologies:

• Groovy and Grails
• Python and DJango
• C++

Java Specific:

• Java Server Faces(JSF) / Struts
• Spring 
• JPA/JDO & Hibernate
• AppEngine
• WebService
• JUnit & Mockery
• Hudson
• Ant / Ivy
• IBM WebSphere 
• Android
• JBoss/Glashfish

Databases:

• MySQL
• Derby
• Oracle
• PostgreSQL
• IBM DB2
• SQLite

In addition, I will also be learning Linux administration for maintaining servers as well as repairs. I'm actually a linux user since college but I still feel I need to dig deeper on systems administration. Another goal also is taking the SCJP exam late this year.

I already started and feeling great to be in the road again.

Hello World by Techie Boy

This is my first article post so its a Hello World article! Its hello world because most of developers do the very first application regardless of any technology that is being use, they begin by displaying a "hello world" on a computer screen or may vary with regards to its intention.

Moving forward, I'm Paul Labis. Sole writer & owner of this blog. I am a graduate of the degree in Information Management from Ateneo de Cagayan University and working as a Software Engineer in Orange & Bronze Software Labs. 

I like anything related to information technology. I am also an Open Source believer. That sums up my explanation why I am inclined to Java programming, Groovy & Grails, App Engine, Python & DJango and other Open Source Frameworks.

You might be interested a bit on the reason why do I blog. Well, I'd say its primarily because I wanted to contribute and share my knowledge to everyone else who might need a hand. At first, my motivation was money but it was not enough and so for a while, I stopped blogging. Until such time and out off boredom, I reflected on a tutorial written by IBM about the groovy scripting language. I was able to reflect that if it wasn't because of this tutorial, I would not have accomplish my task. So I was deeply thinking and prospered on my decision that if I have an idle time, I'd spent it on making articles that would help other people do their task while at the same time enjoying and learning the new stuff.

I know that there are a lot of good writers on-line publishing much relevant articles as I may have, but here is a thing, I don't care... Yes! I don't really care... I know am a horrible writer though. But, whatever that is your thinking, practice results to improvement and everyone knows that..

I hope you'll enjoy my blog articles and good luck. If you have relevant concerns, please feel free to drop an email at paullabis@gmail.com.