Two Directory Source Control is a work flow where you utilize one directory from source control, one directory that you work out of, and you then shuttle between them at your convenience. In this article, I’ll describe how traditional work flows work, the problems with them, and how you can use the Two Directory option to overcome them. This article assumes you know what source control is, what a merging tool is, and the value they bring to your work flow.
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Two Directory Source Control Workflow
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LA Flash User Group: Gaia Presentation Tonight
Amongst other cool happenings at the Budding Talent Night #2 for the LA Flash User Group this evening, is Steven Sacks ‘ presentation on Gaia , the framework for building Flash sites uber-quickly. I managed to get a run through of his preso last night and was really impressed. I’ve talked, offered advice, and even contributed a tiny portion of sample code to Steven for Gaia, but still learned a ton from his talk.
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Consulting Interviews: Getting Through Recruiters
The first part of consulting is having the initial meeting with the client. Using the Consulting Process, you identify the client’s problem, and determine if you are capable of fixing it. Not currently being with a firm causes me to scout for work (pouring through a TON of emails and phone calls, not all leading to work). A lot of time, I have to go through recruiters, and find the whole process a waste of time, especially when I learn the client wants a full-time & on-site W2 employee and is not at all interested in a telecommuting contractor, needs another skill set, or I cannot fit them into my schedule.
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Back in the Consulting Game
I put in my 2 weeks notice 3 weeks ago at Multicast Media Technologies, a Live and On Demand Online Video company here in Atlanta. I was originally hired as a Flex Consultant back in March of 2007. I had taken a 3 month sabbatical to find a product company that jived with my goals, but mostly to play XBox for 2 1/2 months. After that, my wife and I jetted to Sydney, Australia so we could both speak at WebDU 2007 (she got the bigger room). I was pretty re-charged to do some Flex work that March. I even got the opportunity to don the khakis and do some on-site client consulting in California. About 5 months into it, they offered me a W2 position, and I accepted. I still kept the flip-flops.
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