John Hirschi

Recently I worked on a project using Flex to create a front-end for Java-based Web Services. I ran into a favorite in the Java world: Transfer Objects/Value Objects. Early in the project, I was a bit skeptical of the transfer object model but, later on, I came to respect the value that it offers. Transfer objects let two separate systems trade descriptive data objects without fear that either system will mistype the data or change the variable names. Transfer objects are an explicit agreement on how data will be encapsulated. They make integration easier because everyone can sep... (more)

ProjectFusion: ColdFusion Project Server Integration

Most people are familiar with Microsoft Project - project management software that allows you to manage many aspects of projects including tasks, due dates, progress, and people assigned to specific tasks. Microsoft Project Server is an enterprise storage product that facilitates sharing project plans created with Microsoft Project with other people in a company, especially other project ... (more)