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Improving the tutorial: object- and query-driven partials in CFWheels
August 14, 2009I mention in the CFWheels "Hello Database" tutorial that there are some things that could be factored out to make the code leaner. One thing that I would do is use a query-driven partial to factor out a loop that displays all users in the database.
Setting up your GI Joes
August 10, 2009A friend back in college always used to reminisce about the old days of playing with GI Joes as a kid. I think it's interesting to compare the story to project planning, particularly in technology projects.
Information as payment
August 6, 2009You may be unaware that you actually do pay for free services on the web. The form of payment isn't always obvious: your personal information.
Avoid slot machine marketing
August 4, 2009Don't be like Jimmy John's and spray out irrelevant marketing messages to everyone within earshot. This isn't in the "marketing disasters" category by any means, but I would file it under the "someone isn't thinking" category.
Setting global defaults in CFWheels for cleaner form code
July 30, 2009One of the cool things about CFWheels functions is that you can set global defaults for any of their parameters.
When your software becomes a commodity
July 30, 2009What happens when your software becomes a commodity? It's not quite as special as it used to be. I believe that you should release it as open source.
The practical take on social media
July 27, 2009Via Scott Karp's Publishing 2.0 blog: "Web 2.0 entrepreneurs who read TechCrunch daily need to occasionally turn off the PC, put on some clothes, and head down to the local Walmart to spend some time hanging out with the mainstream.
Consistency
July 25, 2009Customers want a consistent experience. If you are to be a rock star, they want a rock star every time. It's not acceptable to give them a rock star the first couple times and then dial it back some.
You are not your business
July 20, 2009Can your business run without you being there? What if you want to take a vacation, are sick, or just plain aren't feeling it for a spell? At that point, you haven't signed up to run a business. You've signed up for a job.
Using FeedBurner? Why you should use their MyBrand
July 14, 2009I am a fan of FeedBurner. But URLs are permanent. Read on to find out how to avoid problems with FeedBurner URLs.
About Chris Peters
With over 20 years of experience, I help plan, execute, and optimize digital experiences.