Well, how the hell do I do that? Here's how: 1. Install perl (if you don't already have it): apt-get install perl perl -MCPAN -e shell m DBI get DBD::Oracle 2. Install oracle instant client on your linux box (if you don't already have it): apt-get...
How to create a branch in github
So the dev project I'm working on is going two separate paths. My co-worker is looking at more of the ajax/look & feel stuff while I'll be working on the model (moving to postgresql). We might not bump into each other much, but better safe than so...
2 sites to get Ruby & Postgresql running on Ubuntu
I take no credit - these bloggers did a great job and made mine easier today: 1. Installing ruby & posgresql onto a new ubuntu machine: http://vandenabeele.com/Rails-on-Ubuntu-Jaunty 2. Getting postgresql to accept remote connections: http://www.c...
How to get, and parse XML for storing in a DB in java
Initialize! I first read from a config file to get needed DB connect & directory parameters. I also read in a pre-stored-procedure and post-stored-procedure optional parameters in case we decide to do some db-side dirty work later. Getting the XML...