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So…in 2015…I started running. Running might not be the precise word I’m looking for, but it’ll do for now. In June 2015, just as I was about to turn 45, I decided that it was time for a big change. Change doesn’t necessarily mean changing one thing, it might mean changing two or more things. … Continue reading In 2015…I started running… →
A position has become available for a freelance PHP front-end developer to work on taking an existing project into deployment and go live. The position will be based in Edinburgh – there will be a requirement to spend time in Edinburgh during the early stages of the project. After go live, there will be an … Continue reading Immediate start freelance position: PHP and front-end developer with framework experience →
People like free stuff. I do. You do. We all do. We go to conferences, we get free stuff. Sometimes we get high-value free stuff, sometimes it’s just cheap or useless free stuff. Either way, we strive to get our hands on it. It’s human nature to want something for nothing. Human nature can be … Continue reading Free stuff: If it sounds too good to be true… →
Apologies folks – I have taken the podcasts folder offline. It seems that the .mp3’s were being enjoying abnormal demand over the past 7-8 days…too much for human consumption, so I can only assume it’s an automated process that’s consuming more than my fair share of bandwidth. I will look at alternatives over this weekend … Continue reading Podcasts are offline for now, sorry! →
I need to start writing more. I used to be a prolific writer. I’m going to write these monthly posts as a means of getting me writing again. Apologies if you find them dull, however I need something to kick-start me! November was a busy month. So busy, I had pretty much written it off … Continue reading November 2012 →
A school friend has made me aware of this position in Glasgow. If you are interested in applying for this role, drop me an e-mail (address on the right hand side) or reply to me on Twitter (@camurphy) and I’ll put you in touch with my school friend! Senior Games Programmer / Games Developer with … Continue reading Job: Glasgow: Senior games programmer, C++, STL, OOP →
TL;DR summary shopa needs your help making it bigger and better! Click here, then vote! Thanks! About shopa shopa is a social technology company that enables risk-free word of mouth sales growth for independent businesses who sell products and services online. Customers of online retailers using shopa’s ‘share & earn’ tool can receive cash incentives … Continue reading Shopa needs your vote to make it bigger and better! →
I’m hoping that the DDD North 2 Windows Phone agenda will make it into the marketplace in time for the event on Saturday! I did manage to get the app certified in time, however a last minute agenda change forced another upload! I will make a start to a generic version on Monday, honest! If … Continue reading DDD North 2 – Windows Phone agenda app →
There’s a lot happening in the developer space over the next couple of months! The following events are free – there’s even beer, pizza and swag at the Visual Studio 2012 community launch! September First up, September sees Andrew Westgarth, the principle organiser of DDD North and the co-founder of the NEBytes user group, visit … Continue reading Developer events for Sept, Oct, Nov in Edinburgh and Dundee! →
Linknode are hiring! Linknode deliver software solutions and support to a range of prestigious clients on web and mobile platforms. With new projects planned on mobile devices, we have an opportunity for a software engineer to join our growing team offering solutions across platforms. As an established, sound and successful organisation, Linknode offer the successful … Continue reading Job – Stirling – Senior Software Engineer – Android Opportunity →
With the rise of smarter browser, single page applications are becoming more popular. In this session we will look at creating a full client side application with and without backbone.js, and use Simple.Web to run the server-side part of the application. Simple.Web A lightweight, object-oriented (Model-View-Handler) framework for modern web development in .NET Simple.Web Design … Continue reading Event: Edinburgh 09/Oct/2012 – Single Page Application Development with backbone.js and Simple.Web →
Scottish Developers are very pleased to announce that Microsoft’s General Manager for the Visual Studio leadership team will be delivering a presentation at Microsoft’s Edinburgh office on the 1st of October! This is a special event that celebrates the launch of Visual Studio 2012. To compliment the launch of Visual Studio 2012 on the 12th … Continue reading Event: Edinburgh 01/Oct/2012 – Visual Studio 2012 Launch →
Scottish Developers are very pleased to announce that Microsoft’s General Manager for the Visual Studio leadership team will be delivering a presentation at Microsoft’s Edinburgh office during the evening of the 1st of October! This is a special event that celebrates the launch of Visual Studio 2012 – it is an evening session that follows … Continue reading Event: Edinburgh 01/Oct/2012 – Visual Studio 2012 Launch – Community Beer+Pizza+Swag! →
Scottish Developers are pleased to announce that Andy Westgarth will be presenting on the 27th of September 2012! The event is being held at Storm ID‘s Leith office. With the release of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, Internet Information Server (IIS) received a major update and this has continued through IIS 7.5 which was … Continue reading Event: Edinburgh 27/09/2012 – IIS 8.0 Platform for the Future! →
Sigma Seven Limited are looking for a .NET software developer to work out of their Edinburgh office, near Holyrood, beside the Scottish Parliament. Job Description This vacancy has arisen from increased demand from our customers and forms a key part of our continued expansion plans. As a part of our development team here at Sigma … Continue reading Job: .NET Software Developer – Edinburgh →
Just a heads up for those attending DDD10 this coming Saturday…we have two coaches lined up (thanks to our sponsors Red Gate!) In the past the coaches have been “right at” the railway station. This year, they are a very short walk away from the railway station: We will have two willing and able volunteers … Continue reading DDD10 – coach rendezvous point →
I am pleased to announce that a Windows Phone version of the DDD 10 agenda as just cleared certification. It’s likely to be available during Wednesday 29th August. [Update: it’s here] I have submitted an update to take into account changes that were made to the agenda over the last few days; hopefully that app … Continue reading DDD10 Windows Phone Agenda application →
Earlier this month, I ran a Windows 8 – devices & app development survey. I asked four simple questions: Do you intend to purchase a Windows 8 device? Are you planning to develop your own “apps” for Windows 8? Is your employer planning to develop ‘tablet’ apps for Windows 8? Thinking about ‘tablet’ devices – … Continue reading Results: Windows 8 devices & app development survey →
Gordon Guthrie and Hilary Singer-Roberts Podcast feed – subscribe here! Welcome to show number 61! In this show I am chatting with Gordon Guthrie and Hilary Singer-Roberts about the Edinburgh Turing Festival and “Turing Town“. In this, Alan Turing’s Centenary Year, it’s great to see such an event take place and on my doorstep too! … Continue reading 061 – Edinburgh’s Turing Festival with Hilary Singer-Roberts and Gordon Guthrie →
As mentioned at the recent Scott Hanselman tour of Scotland, Microsoft are running a bunch of dev camps in Edinburgh. These dev camps are great opportunities for you to spend a day with like-minded individuals and the talented evangelists from Microsoft. If you are looking to build apps for the soon-to-be-released Windows 8 operating system … Continue reading Edinburgh – Aug/Sept – Windows Azure, Windows 8 UX and Windows 8 Dev Camps →
I’m running a Windows 8 – devices & app development survey, I’m keen to learn more about what your plans are for Windows 8, app development and tablets in general. It’s a short four question poll. The first three questions are single point and click answers, the fourth is multiple choice – it should take … Continue reading Windows 8 – devices & app development – four question poll →
We’ve seen a few requests for job postings over at Scottish Developers; here are the most recent posts: Barclays – Senior Development Manager Hatstand – SQL Database Developer The Zen Agency – .NET C# Web Developer in Glasgow Craneware – Senior Database Developer & Software Developer Positions in Edinburgh
Just in case you’ve missed it, here’s the proposed agenda for DDD10: It’s being held on the 1st of September 2012 in Reading, UK. The most up to date live copy of this agenda can be found here: http://developerdeveloperdeveloper.com/ddd10/Schedule.aspx More details can be found here: http://developerdeveloperdeveloper.com/ddd10/
Microsoft’s Steven Clarke is looking for five JavaScript developers to help him with a user experience study! The study starts on 31st of July and runs until the 2nd of August – please get in touch with Steven to arrange a convenient time. You’ll need to make your own way to Microsoft’s Edinburgh office (it’s … Continue reading Do you want a sneak peek at some ideas Microsoft are working on? →
Programming Metro-style Apps Workshops are a unique event in the UK designed to help developers get started on the road to building software for Windows 8 and Windows RT. We take you from the point of having done “Hello, world” and the basics and lift you up to the next level where you can start … Continue reading Workshop: Programming Metro-style Apps →