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GitX: A git GUI for OSX

Hasan Otuome — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:22:26 +0000

GitX is a git GUI made for OSX. It was created by Pieter de Bie and is a really solid tool for working with git on OSX. I’ve been using it for about 9 months now. I liked it so much when I first began using it that I immediately added the ability to perform remote pushes to Unfuddle.

I was pushing some commits earlier this morning and realized that I never made the changes to GitX public. It was always my goal to share the updates with the community but I always kept getting sidetracked. Well, today I forked the master project and even added GitHub integration.

You’ll need the latest version of Xcode to compile from source. If you just want access to the customized application, you can download a ZIP of the forked project and you’ll find the application in /path/to/download/build/Debug/GitX.app. Hope others find this as useful as I have…

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Working with MySQL Doesn’t Have to Suck

Hasan Otuome — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:06:35 +0000

That’s the tag line for Querious, an awesome MySQL database management tool from Araelium Group. It’s like MySQL Administrator combined with Sequel Pro.

Prior to Querious, I would have to use both of those other apps plus some CLI to manage all the data systems I’m responsible for. Now, with Querious I can use one GUI and resort to the CLI only when absolutely necessary. It has a lightweight feel like Sequel Pro plus you get the full administrative capabilities of MySQL Administrator + phpMyAdmin. If you have to import a massive SQL dump, either split it up or prepare for the app to crash (unless you modify max_allowed_packet).

All in all, Querious is a must-have for MySQL DBAs that work exclusively on a Mac and is definitely worth the $25 price tag…

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Installing New Snow Leopard Server

Hasan Otuome — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:41:00 +0000

During a super busy week this week the main server on the internal network died. This was bad, really bad. As the Open Directory Master, this machine was responsible for everyone being able to enjoy a smooth workflow. Promoting another server to OD Master just wasn’t an option as there were other critical services running on the now deceased machine. No, for this catastrophe we had to invest in something that we could expect to be more reliable under the constant strain.

Pre-Installation

Surprisingly, the New Mac Mini Server from Apple couldn’t have been released at a better time. With a little under 12 hours until the next day of business, we would have to acquire a server, setup and restore the system data from our latest backup. Based on those requirements, I knew that only one box could rise to the occasion.

So, after receiving purchase approval, I made my way to the nearest Apple Store to snag one of those precious jewels. I knew things would work out too when I made it to Santa Monica and lucked up on a parking space about 40 feet from the Apple Store entrance.

Once in the store, I didn’t waste anytime. I needed to get my server and split. Of course I ended up browsing and didn’t leave until about 20 minutes later. But, I had our new server in hand ready to be welcomed into the fold.

Once I made it back to the office around 9pm, I had to prepare the rack for a new family member. Finally, we could have all of our servers consolidated in 1 area instead of scattered around thanks to the form factor of the Mac Mini. It really takes up very minimal real estate and makes me wonder if I’ll ever deploy Xserve now that the Mini is a viable option. The cost-to-value ratio here is excellent. I mean you get a terabyte server with 4GB of RAM and an unlimited client license to Snow Leopard Server for around $1200 (including Apple Care). To do the same with a new Xserve could easily set you back $3000+. It might not work for a video shop but at these prices it’s a no brainer for powering an expanding network.

Anyways, it’s now time to put this puppy into action. So I roll up my sleeves and get to crackin’.

The Arrival

The box that it comes in adds an additional 1/3 to the dimensions. So you know the footprint on this bad boy is going to be small.

Installation Preparation

After inspecting the package contents, it was time to get to work. About 9 hours later, the new machine was installed into its new home ready to provide core and directory services to the team with overall workflow only slightly bruised…:D

Home, Sweet Home!

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ZamfBrowser – ZendAMF Service Browser

Hasan Otuome — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

One of my colleagues at Almer/Blank, Omar Gonzalez, just released a very promising project into the open source community today, ZamfBrowser. This AIR application is a lifeline for all the developers who have embraced ZendAMF since its release yet have longed for that familiar service browser paradigm we grew used to with AMFPHP. Well, wait no longer. ZamfBrowser performs server introspection to give you access to your ZendAMF services and it even features test retention by remembering the last arguments used for method testing between sessions. This is definitely an application worth a look if you plan on doing any AMF development.

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