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Proposals for ConFoo.ca 2017

I’ve added 3 proposals for the ConFoo in Canada: Build Hybrid-Apps with NativeScript Build Apps for the AppleTV with Webpack Responsive Testing with the Galen Framework I would appreciate if you vote for my proposals:

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Cordova and PhoneGap Encryption

Any developer who uses Cordova is aware of this: The source code of a Cordova/Phonegap App can be read in clear text. Just download the app archive (IPA or APK) and unzip it. Now everyone can read your source code. … Continue reading

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Test-Driven Development of Responsive Layouts with Galen

It’s a pain for testers and developers. Running an application with different browsers. Resize the browser window and verify that the web page is working on different screen size. Due to “Responsive Design” there are high efforts on this kind … Continue reading

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Hybrid web applications with Cordova and AngularJS

The problem is everywhere for a typical multi-tier architecture. The UI calculation is done at server-side and the browser just displays the data. That was the typical architecture for several years. Every interaction with the user needs the server backend. … Continue reading

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Xtext and Maven

DSL’s are the new buzzword together with Cloud, not only since Groovy or similiar tools. With Xtext you get a really easy to use tool for creating an Eclipse-based editor and code generator. Xtext is a powerfull toolset, which eases … Continue reading

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Chrome 24 – Recent closed tabs are gone

After the latest Update of Google Chrome the recent closed tabs are gone and the new homepage  is used. I don’t like the new one and found I trick restore the old homepage again. So I’ll share it here. I’ve taken the … Continue reading

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New version of RoundCube App for OwnCloud

I’ve created a new Version of  my Roundcube App for OwnCloud, which adds a Autologin feature to the app. So if you’re using the same user in owncloud and roundcube, you don’t need to save your credentials in roundcube. They … Continue reading

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Mac with SSD freezes after some time

If you experience the problem that your mac freeze after one or two hours of usage, you shouldn’t blame Apple, if you’re using a SSD: I’ve found this entry. The error came up from a firmware error in the Crucial … Continue reading

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New version of my Roundcube App for OwnCloud available

I’ve recently updated my Roundcube App for OwnCloud, which is now compatible with OwnCloud Version 5: The code is now more cleaner and the log doesn’t show PHP errors anymore, instead the error handling should help to figure out what’s … Continue reading

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Sign the Software Craftsmanship Manifesto

Good software is important. Everybody should now that… But how to do that? by sharing the experience and maintain a community. So one very good way is to sign the Software Craftsmanship Manifesto and participate in the community. You can … Continue reading

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