Musings of a startup junkie and Ruby on Rails nerd.
Welcome to Millarian! I write about web development, Ruby on Rails, consulting, and the occasional startup lesson learned the hard way.
Alpha Version 2.0
The second alpha release brings new features, faster deployments, and a step closer to public registration
Absolutes
Why removing words like never, always, and impossible from your vocabulary can change your mindset
Dissecting a Regular Expression
Breaking down a Ruby regex that extracts a file extension from filenames with spaces and multiple dots
Life as an Entrepreneur
The funny reactions people have when you tell them you quit your job to build a startup
Alpha Available
The first alpha is deployed to the server, testers are invited, and feedback is already rolling in
Render Partial for Email Template
A workaround for rendering partials inside Rails mail templates using relative paths
Discrimination Based on Appearance
Why workplace discrimination over tattoos, piercings, and hairstyles is wrong
Rails Sweetness
Using single-table inheritance in Rails to model different address types for users and businesses
Almost Beta-worthy
Six weeks in, the startup prototype is nearly ready for private beta testers