andhapp Random ramblings

Ruby software debt

Found ruby code smell detector, called Reek. Here’s a report for thughtbot’s clearance. Powerful stuff. Time to run it through my code.

Serendipity

I had no idea of the github shortcuts.

github Shortcuts

A perfect Eureka moment.

Linode v Slicehost

Internet is the most exciting invention of its times. Over the years it has saved me countless hours. Here is another example. I have been contemplating a move to VPS hosting and instantly Slicehost and Linode springs to my mind. But like any other human being, this blue pill or red pill (see the matrix or not) thing is a pure hassle. Thankfully, unlike Matrix we can run scientific tests to evaluate the better out of the two in the present situation. Well, here’s an article I found by David which explains in details the advantages and disadvantages. It’s a very impressive statistical work and I suggest you do read it. However, there is one downside that the article was written back in November, 2008 and 10 months is a long period so you might want to check out the current state of affairs before taking the plunge.

CLI for Javascript

No way… I do not believe you. What? There is a command line interface for Javascript which you can access as easily as your browser or any other app for that matter. I cannot believe that I did not know about this till today but I am glad I found out. Right, so the credit goes to our friends over at Ajaxian who over the past years have invested time in bringing out some creative and interesting news features from the world of Javascript and CSS. Well, head over to their site via this link and educate yourself.