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Google App Engine: Thanks for the Java, but What I Really Need is a Better Database

Nathan Voxland April 16, 2009 Java No Comments

It is official: Google App Engine now supports Java in addition to Python.  While I am a happy about the news, it doesn’t change my view of app engine: good for hobby and side projects, but not a platform for a “real” application.

What makes it limited in my eyes is not the language support, but the database support.  Python is a fine language.  There are things I like about it compared to Java, and some things I don’t like.  On the whole, it is easy to learn and yet very powerful.  I can not think of any web application I … Continue Reading

Code Consultant: “Most Addictive Plugin”

Nathan Voxland January 30, 2009 General, Java No Comments

I was very exicted today to see that Code Consultant was selected as “Most Addictive Plugin” in the 2008 IntelliJ Plugin Contest!

I had a fun time making the plug-in and it is good to see that others are enjoying it too.  Plus, the prize money will go a long way towards the Guitar Hero Fund…

Congratulations JetBrains

Nathan Voxland November 06, 2008 General, Java No Comments

Congratulations on version 8 of the best IDE ever!