A Random Static

We took a course last semester by the title “Web Essentials”.  We were introduced to HTML, Javascript, PHP programming, Apache and MySQL servers.  In fact, I’ve included the description of the course straight out of the SAIT.ca website:

Web Essentials will introduce learners to web technology and the skills required to build a complete web application. The course will focus on the installation, configuration, and use of web and database servers in Linux and Windows operating system environments, as a platform for developing web applications. Learners will develop skills by building client-side and server-side components through hands-on labs and project work.

Not a completely horrible description, yeah?  We learned quite a bit about those technologies; at least those of us will little practical experience learned quite a bit.  What it doesn’t say above is that we concentrated on HTML and PHP.  This site runs on WordPress which, in turn, runs on PHP. This is where it gets fun. (continue reading…)

I found a use for my java programming instruction from the past year: small Eve-Online apps that do calculations I’m not interested in repeating each time I need them done. The first such program is a Jump Bridge fuel calculator.

Quick Background: a jump bridge allows for the instantaneous movement of a ship from one point in space to another. This requires fuel depending on the mass of the ship and the distance to the other side of the jump bridge. Think of it as a wormhole except you have to fuel it.

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