Wow, with April upon us you have to be asking yourself: “What is this guy doing that’s keeping him so busy from writing?”

The answer is simple:

1. In my java class we are working on using Abstract methods in our programming. These are, simply put, place markers in parent classes that are invoked generally in child classes. Our final Java exam is an app test and I am trying to make sure all my coding knowledge is committed to a thumb drive so that when I go in, I have my base experience to call back on.
2. Agile Methodology (in which we’re learning Ruby on Rails) we are set to begin our final project in which I code a ecommerce site based on my partners specifications. We are doing final demos of our current project today and tomorrow.
3. XML. We are working on XSLT (XML Style Sheets) and this marks the turning point in understanding the complexities of XML.
4. PHP. We’re pretty much working on MYSQL connectivity issues as we’ve gone away from web site rendering to the functional aspects of setting up a php server and having it connect  to a database.
5. My first SkyWarn exercise/drill is tonight, so I have to review some documentation on the planning. Of course, since everything is subject to change at a given notice, all my reading my be in vain.
6. This week there is plenty of things going on at both of my dojos. I have new Katas(Sayaws)|[Forms] to learn as well as videography of one of my dojos. I need to dump whatever videos I have onto my computer, and prepare for a 5 hour session at Shuri-Te.  Then come back and go to my Arnis class on Friday.

Next week is a tad lighter on the schedule, but with Easter coming Sunday, and driving to my in-laws place, I need to get on the ball with my coding that will likely be due Monday.

It won’t be long and May will be here. Once that happens, and school is out, I can get to work on writing more articles about skills/tricks I’ve discovered while developing.

BTW, if you haven’t checked out my main site, please do so. If you know of anyone looking for a developer intern over the summer, drop me a line as well. Thanks!