Hello, My name is James. I like to build useful things.
At the moment, I’m a senior programmer living and working in Fort Worth. To me, it is more about direction than perfection and consistency is key. Housed here is a random collection of my thoughts. I have been dormant as of late but you can follow me on Twitter.Mortal Combat
06 Feb 2018The Mortal Kombat video game series is one of my favorites. From the early versions right up to the newest options available, the game never…
All in the Grind
03 Jan 2018Since the beginning of time man has had a grind . A job to do. A certain responsibility to carry. In more modern terms, grind can mean…
Software Architect
30 Dec 2017There has been a movement in the development field within the past few years to solidify the separate profession of software architect…
The Rain
03 Jun 2017It’s raining here in Texas, again. The rain has been lingering for a week or so now. It’s much needed and with our A/C being out last week…
A Case For Mentors
24 Dec 2015It is far-fetched to assume we actually have the ability to achieve maximum potential on our own. All throughout history, regardless of the…
Digital Revelation
22 Dec 2015Let’s say you are reading one of your favorite books. You know, the one you just can’t put down and always end up reading again and again…
New Year. New You?
17 Dec 2015Well, it is that time again. A new year is upon us. Many of us will start preparing by finding our list from last year which contains all…
Be swift, learn Swift
12 Dec 2015The time to learn some programming is here! The development community is buzzing with the announcement that Apple’s Swift programming…
New Beginnings
28 May 2015I think I heard somewhere before that it is always best to start at the beginning. So, let’s do just that. 80’s Baby Born in Bassett…
As quoted by James D. Toney
01 Feb 2015Here are a few of the top quotes I have found/come up with over the years: I believe in God. For everything else, I need data. Be a thinker…
Life Transitions
05 Jan 2015Over the last few of years I have found myself between the Rock and a hard place. Lots of change (much of it unexpected) in regards to…
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