5 Useful Maven2 Plugins

In this blog we will talk about some common problems faced while building, deploying and releasing java based projects in a maven build environment and also explain solutions for them using different maven plugin(s). This post will cover usage of the following maven plugin(s): – Maven WAR Plugin Maven Cobertura Plugin Maven Java2WSDL Plugin (Axis2) [...]

Thinking Sideways

“I just had an idea…and its crap…” How many times have you just had a bulb light up over your head? Or, how many sleepless nights have you spent turning over & over, hoping to see a tiny glimpse of the spark that signals the arrival of a new idea? Your idea may have the [...]

Google App Engine + Maven + JSF2

I have tried to put all the keywords in the title of this blog, hoping that it will turn some heads. Google App Engine (GAE) provides a great hosting platform for open source apps written in Java/Python. So if you have no qualms about hosting you Java applications on a public server then you have [...]

To All Agile NCR 2010 Participants

Dear All, A turnout of close to 300 people on a hot and humid weekend in Gurgaon for the annual event on Agile software development, Agile NCR 2010, was a clear signal about the growing interest in Agile, SCRUM and XP in India. Agile practitioners from all over the India interacted with people from software [...]

Basic iPhone User Interface and Usability Tips – Part I

While attending “Human Factors International” certification classes sometime back, I came across a very interesting activity. We were asked to exchange our mobile devices within a group of people and perform small tasks after switching off it. Tasks were: Restart the mobile Set different ring tone and Set calendar meeting with alarm. The duration given [...]