Sample GET/POST using Google AppEngine Java HttpConnection
A sample code on basic usage of HTTP GET/POST is always helpful.
My Dev Notes
Figuring out software, one rabbit hole at a time.
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When my new iMac was delivered, the only unsatisfactory I had was with the faulty trackpad. It can click, but can’t move the cursor at all! I sent it for servicing and got a rep...
Migrating old Mac to new Mac
I did a migration using the Migration Assistant app when I bought a new iMac (late 2012 27” model).
Code Change Needed in iOS 6
Some tips on your iOS code change needed for supporting iOS 6.
How to replicate iOS Crash feedback from Apple
If you submit an iOS app to Apple, and they get back to you with the unfortunate news that your app crashed.. you have to (of course) fix the bug and resubmit again.
iOS Developer Tips 2013
If you are starting out iOS development, there are some good tips for you from Stuart Hall:
It takes 18 weeks to build a mobile app
This is a research from surveying 100 mobile developers.
iOS Devices Cheat Sheet
Not long ago, I posted about a guide to iOS multiple devices resolutions.
Enable NSZombie for Debugging Crashes
I posted a tip before on how you can find the real cause of exception in Xcode.
7 iOS Custom Popup Views
I was researching on popup/modal views to use, and finally decided on RNBlurModalView, which has a nicer blurred background effect.
Phewtick API - Message to any user you want
I wrote a Phewtick Hack a few days ago.
How to migrate SVN to Git
My biggest problem with SVN is that I don’t have good Mac software supporting SVN. For Git, I have the free SourceTree app.
Tips on making iOS App Icons
Making a beautiful iOS app icon takes some hard work. Even more work now that there are more devices with different resolutions.
Create Async Test with GHUnit
One of the greatest feature with GHUnit is that it supports unit tests that perform asynchronous stuff.
App Engine Unused Discounted Instance Hour
Google App Engine has this item - Discounted Instance Hour - which you can reserve a number of hours per week at a cheaper cost.
WARNING: Do not use Base Internationalization in iOS 5
iOS 5 does NOT support Base Internationalization.
GAE or Dotcloud?
I have been thinking which to use.
iOS Adhoc Distribution with the new Xcode
If you are an iOS developer, you are probably familiar with the 3 ways to install an app - Run/debug on device, Ad hoc distribution, and App Store distribution.
Which Ad Network to use in iOS?
My experience with using ads in iOS goes as far back in 2008 when iOS is released. It was simple back then, but now, I have lost count of the number of ad networks.
Python Unit Testing with nosetests
nosetests is Python favorite unit testing framework.
My Custom Localization and genstrings
This post is about some custom stuff I did for localization.
What is Python's Lambda and Closure
Lambda is
iOS Accessibility Guide for Developers
There are some simple steps you can take to make your iOS app friendly to the visually impaired users. All you need is to provide more meaningful labels and iOS VoiceOver will t...
The Mythical Team-Month
I came across this great slideshow about projects, teams and developers.
Common Git Usage
I am never good at using Git.
iOS Guide to Multiple Device Resolutions
With every iOS updates and new release of devices from Apple, there are more things developers have to do.
Wifi Scanner for Mac OSX (Mountain Lion)
Mountain Lion comes with a Wifi Scanner that is much better than you expected.
Simple GET/POST AFNetworking
UPDATE: For AFNetworking 2.0, refer to this tutorial instead.
Good Strategy, Bad Strategy
This is a review of the book Good Strategy, Bad Strategy.
Error: Application Executable Missing Required Architecture
I swear this is the most common error I have seen whenever I upload an iOS binary.