Archive for October, 2009
Atom for ReST Data Representation
Atom is a very natural fit for ReST data representation. However you must use its inherent extension points for their intended purpose, otherwise development libraries work contra-productive. Insight in the proper use of those extension points, was my Aha Erlebnis this week.
Cloud computing in plain English
Ever wondered what cloud computing is all about? What is the rationale behind everything as a service? Are you getting dizzy from all the terms and acronyms? rPath has made a very fun video about it, explaining cloud computing in understandable terms.
Installing HBase on Windows
HBase is a scalable, distributed database built on top of Hadoop. Both projects mainly target *nix environments for production installation. However, for development and testing purposes, one can run a one-node instance on a Windows computer by using Cygwin. This document explains how to properly configure your Windows system to get HBase up and running.
