Tag Archives: C++

Static Mapping of a String to an Integer

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Gordie

With my head in programming for a bit, I decided to take a bit of a break from directly working on my PhD to solving a bit of a problem I was having with regard to the efficiency of the … Continue reading →

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Building a Node.js Development Environment (Part 2)

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Gordie

Today is the day that a new Node.js add-on is born. While an add-on is always a happy event, this one will be a little boring as it really is just a framework into which a useful add-on can be … Continue reading →

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Building a Node.js Development Environment (Part 1)

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Gordie

I start with the premise that Node.js is fun. The second premise is that I want a perfect world in which to develop. The third premise is that I must know everything. The fourth premise is that I will overuse … Continue reading →

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Compiling Node.js on OS X Lion

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Gordie

If you are the type of person who is easily distracted by nifty technology you might be thinking that playing with Node.js might be fun. It is. That is all you really need to know, regardless of whether it is … Continue reading →

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Template Obsession

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Gordie

I have been working on C++ templates lately to solve a problem where I wanted to have a very efficient bit of code that would allow me to add logging into my code with a minimal execution-time cost. My first … Continue reading →

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Templates, James Bond, and URL Shorteners

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Gordie

It is time for a break from C++ templates.  I am not sure that doing interesting template things is going to actually move my PhD forward in any way, but it is a very enjoyable distraction and challenge. I am … Continue reading →

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Not Now Chief, I’m In The Zone

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Gordie

There are times when a picture is worth a thousand words.  There is also the occasional picture that is worth a thousand words, a laugh, and a wizened nod acknowledging a profound truth.  Whether it is profound or not, when the picture … Continue reading →

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When Yoda Writes “if” Statements

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Gordie

I recently received a welcome break from doing PhD-like things when I got a message from a friend who is working on the other side of the continent.  We talk far to seldom and the break to chat was incredibly enjoyable. Some … Continue reading →

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Macintosh Boost and Eclipse

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Gordie

I am back to making a push to finish my PhD.  This is a subject with the potential for a lifetime of writing that will be avoided for the time being.  Instead, since I want a break from doing the … Continue reading →

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