Well, that does it

or: There’s a reason that Bruce Eckel is a good writer and speaker and stuff

In case you somehow missed it, the biggest thing going around These Intertubes today is Bruce Eckel’s post on Flex and Flash as The development platform for RIAs (Rich Internet Applications).

Constant Readers will know that I’ve been struggling with the question of Java vs. Flash pretty much since I started this blog. (Those same readers will also note that my style has changed from funny w/ pop-culture references to dull and straightforward).

While my mind (and Apollo) have been steering me in the direction of Flex/Flash, Eckel’s post/essay has solidified in my mind the right way to go (at least for now). I know that I’m going to be doing a lot more Java stuff at work, but my time will be devoted to the learning of Flex and everything that is required to implement it in the most optimal/excellent manner.

Final Note: I’ve added a Flash category to this blog now… Couldn’t help but wonder what kind of posts show up in the Technorati category for flash…

I’m old, but at least I’m not the only one

So, I went to see Califone (and Roommate) with some friends at The Hideout. Show started at 10 pm (according to the schedule). We just barely got in (doors were at 9 and the place is small). Roommate came on at probably 10:15 or so (pretty close to on time for a rock and/or roll show) and played until about 11. Califone started playing at about 11:30. I made it through about 2 songs before I had to strain to keep my eyes open. That’s not a review of the band, and this post is not to provide any sort of review. This post is about staying up late.

I mean, I felt better that my wife and one of my friends were having trouble staying awake. So, like I said, I’m not the only one. But it wasn’t like this was some guy playing an acoustic guitar and singing softly. There were loud guitars and pounding drums. Oh, and a keytar!

KEYTAR FTW!

Originally uploaded by cgansen.