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  • Installing MySql on Mac OS X

    Great “how-to” to install mysql on Mac OS X without a single problem.http://hivelogic.com/articles/installing-mysql-on-mac-os-x/ 

  • Custom Validation for attachment_fu

    Any time a project I’m working requires uploading a file I turn to a trusty old friend called attachment_fu. The plugin works great, but lacks the necessary validations. It does have a built-in validates_as_attachment, but only prevents files outside of the set range from being uploaded. What if I wanted to validate […]

  • Custom field_error_proc in Ruby on Rails

    I was recently working a project that required pixel perfect CSS so Ruby on Rail’s packaged field_error_proc just wouldn’t cut it. If you’ve ever written a scaffold with validations you’re familiar with what I’m talking about. The injection of the field_with_errors div wrapped around the offending field. I needed to highlight the […]

  • Mediocrity in the Workplace

    Mediocrity in the work place will lead to a train wreck professionally and reek havoc on your life.
    Unless you work at McDonalds (no offense), work needs to be an inspiring environment in every aspect.   After all, it’s not just a job; it’s a career and what you love (if you don’t love your job, do […]

  • No IDE Needed

    Software isn’t designed in an IDE or other tool. It’s imagined and created in our heads

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Hello! My name is Patrick Elder, and I'm a software developer located in St. Louis, MO. I write code. I live to program Ruby on Rails applications that challenge me. After all, it's not worth it if there's not challenge involved.

You'll find this blog useless unless your interests include code, desgin, business, or halo. I will never write about halo, but I'm pretty addicted.

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