Domain Specific Language for Cloud Computing
When Java programmers first learn about Apex, often their first reaction is, "why build another language?" At first glance, it appears to be a blatant attempt at lock-in. Apex is (dare we say it?) proprietary.
The honest truth is that Apex was developed for purely technical reasons. Salesforce.com could have implemented a Java layer to be its...
Okay, so what is “cloud computing�
Much like “rich internet application†or “service-oriented applicationâ€, the terminology has been co-opted by so many companies as to almost completely lose its meaning. But, since this is my blog, I’ll define cloud computing as it pleases me.
As a useful, functional definition, I think cloud computing should cover any service that allows...
Man, I go away for one little year, and you all go and change the industry on me!
I'm sure most of you don't remember me. It's been quite a while since I've blogged here. I used to work on tools for developing speech recognition applications, and blogged a bit on NetBeans RCP. Well, after 7 years of that, it was time for a sabbatical. I’ve been all over the map, and met some really great...
