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Loading test BLOB data into HSQLDB with a Groovy Ant Task
At my current client we use an in-memory HSQLDB for unit testing. An in-memory DB provides us a mechanism to test DAO’s and services against a known dataset. Overall this has worked out very well ...
Grails Experience :: Should we use Grails?
Recently I was asked this question about my experience with Grails that I thought was worth sharing: Have you ever been on a grails/groovy project that failed because of * limitations/faults in the technology itself ...
How To Write JUnit Tests
Recently I've been asked "how do you get started writing unit tests?" I had to give great thought to the question. A lot of us have been writing unit tests for a long time, most using JUnit or a similar suite, so to many of us it's kind of second nature. After pondering and chatting more, here's what I came up with....
Dec 16, 2010
Reflections on Jive SBS
I’ve been working with the Jive SBS platform for about 6 months at my current client. SBS stands for “Social Business Software“. At its heart, Jive is a portal product, with an emphasis on supporting ...
Dec 13, 2010
News: OPI hires consultant Chris Berry
Object Partners announces the addition of Consultant Chris Berry to their technology consulting staff. Chris’ main responsibility will be to expand and build upon the knowledge and expertise of OPI’s technology consulting footprint in the ...
Dec 10, 2010
News: OPI hires consultant John Bimson
Object Partners announces the addition of Consultant John Bimson to their technology consulting staff. John’s main responsibility will be to expand and build upon the knowledge and expertise of OPI’s technology consulting footprint in the ...