Which Ruby Testing Framework Should I Use? – 9/10/09 at RubyRX
Ruby has dozens of different testing libraries, each with its own strengths and weaknesses and each taking a slightly different approach to testing. How can we possibly choose which one to use?
Git with Ruby – 9/10/09 at RubyRX
Git is the hottest source control system available today. Learn how to leverage Git from your Ruby scripts.
Generating Rich PDFs with Prawn – 8/18/09 at raleigh.rb
Leverage Prawn from your Ruby scripts to generate rich, professional-looking PDFs.
Secrets of Effective Nomading – 8/8/09 at BarCampRDU
Getting out of your home or office for a change of scenery has many benefits, including boosted productivity and fresh networking opportunities. Consider introducing nomading into your own routine.
Homesteading: The New Entrepreneurial Model – 2/20/09 at RubyRX
Learn how to build software that generates passive income by combining your entrepreneurial drive with your programming skills.
Pragmatic Pair Programming – 6/27/08 at Agile ITX
Pair programming isn’t inherently evil. It has many tangible, measurable benefits when done pragmatically.
Chaotic Agility – 8/7/07 at Agile RTP
How understanding the science behind agility can increase our effectiveness and productivity.
Distance Education: An Alternative to Traditional College – 5/26/07 at NCHE 2007
Why distance education is a great way for homeschoolers to earn a college degree.
Teascript: A Homesteader’s Story – 5/19/07 at RailsConf 2007
How to use the homesteading mindset to build small, maintainable, revenue-generating Rails applications.
Homesteading with Rails – 4/17/07 at raleigh.rb
Preview my RailsConf talk without flying to Portland.
Teascript Lightning Talk – 9/19/06 at raleigh.rb
Come see a demo of my latest Rails-based homesteading project: Teascript.
Distance Education: An Alternative to Traditional College – 5/26/06 at NCHE 2006
The inauguration of my distance education talk for homeschoolers.
