Code refactoring is a programming technique that involves rewriting code in a way that improves its readability or simplifies its structure without changing its results. Thus refactoring is mainly about improving code maintainability. Code smells is a term coined by Kent Beck, and refers to certain attributes of written code that suggest it should be refactored. Read the rest of this entry »
I recently came across an interesting page called 'Types' in the documentation of my favorite Javascript library, jQuery. It is a brief summary of Javascript language properties, and a very good read that reveals many little known quirks that this untraditional language offers.
One thing in particular caught my attention - the type of the NaN (Not A Number) language value, is surprisingly enough, a number. Try it, write a simple script alerting the typeof of NaN:
var isNumber = NaN; alert(typeof(isNumber)); // Alerts 'number'
Just another thing to keep you on your toes when working with Javascript 
As I've mentioned previously, I work freelance developing web projects in addition to acting as CTO at my start-up Octabox. Freelancing as a web developer is pretty profitable business nowadays, however it is too hands-on and technical to my liking.
I Usually 'settle' for the technical role as it is good income, but I try to develop my consultant persona as to hopefully provide mostly web business consultancy services as time goes on. It is a much more rewarding process for me, and I feel like I have much more to give at a higher level having acquired extensive experience and feel for the web entrepreneurship process. Read the rest of this entry »
(I know I'm due the last part on Models in the Zend Framework. I'm getting there, it's a pretty long rant so it'll be here eventually)
Continuing with (PHP) development best good practices: Read the rest of this entry »
A question that I hear often is how can one evolve as a PHP developer? The answer varies and depends on the person's programming knowledge and experience. I will cover the topics I think are the most important briefly in this series, provide links and maybe expand on them in the future.
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