Cory Bohon

I don’t like sitting around, not doing anything. I tend to always have a full schedule during school semesters, but during the summer, my schedule is a bit more lax. Therefore, I came up with an interesting idea: Build two open source projects in just two weeks.

I doubt I’ll be able to get them completely finished, but I’m hoping to at least get a beta version of two pieces of web software I’ve been wanting to write.

First is a URL redirecting tool that anyone can install and use on their own domain. You’d be able to login and add a new redirect, then use that URL on Twitter, Facebook, or wherever.

Second will be a bit more challenging. I want to build a simple blogging platform that just gets back to basics. A blogging platform without any of the clutter of modern platforms.

I’ll be posting back my results, so check back often. And, yes, I know these tools already exist, but I AM trying to reinvent the wheel with these projects and (hopefully) let the creativity of others flow.

If you have any questions or would like to see more content like this, feel free to contact me.

Since getting the iPad, it has completely changed where and when I consume media and do different computing tasks. I didn’t know how I would be using the iPad, but as it turns out, I can use it to do everything that I mostly did on my MacBook Pro, only on a slightly smaller device. I have thoroughly enjoyed using Safari, Pages, watching Youtube videos and consuming media (music, movies, etc.). But one thing I was missing was some way to write code and create new webpages.

Then comes Gusto, an application available right now in the iTunes app store for only $9.99 (US). It’s and easy to use tool for using FTP to access a server and edit webpages and files. I’m really enjoying it thus for and its enabling me to edit webpages that I wouldn’t ordinarily be able to do on my iPad.

My only complaint about this application is that I’m currently unable to access any server over SSH file transfer (SFTP). However, the iTunes description does state that this is a forthcoming feature in the application.

So, if you’re into website development and are sometimes away from your computer, make sure to couple Gusto and a Bluetooth keyboard with your iPad for the ultimate and portable website management tool.

As many of you may know, I’ve been doing some programming on the side (and part of my course work at my university). From programming in Java to PHP, I’ve written a good number of applications over the past few years, and I’ve decided to open all of those apps up.

If you go to my Development Wiki, you’ll find a list of the programming languages that I currently have source code listed for. When you click on those, you’ll be able to see individual projects that you can then look at the source code for, and in some instances, download the source code in a nice .zip format.

Most of this code has been sitting around on my MacBook Pro for the last year or so without being useful, so I figured that I would put it to good use. If you’re a C.S. student, or just someone looking to learn more about programming, check out the Development Wiki. I also have plans for a Java programming screencast/blog that will allow others to learn how to program in an easy way.

If you are at all interested in the Java programming tutorials, feel free to leave a comment and let me know your level of computer experience and if you’ve programmed before. I would really like to see more people learning how to program as technology is and will be a key involvement in the future.

I have been wanting to create an iPhone portable for my blog, and today was the day that I felt productive enough to start that endeavor. While in its early stage, you can still use it. If you want to read my blog on-the-go, then why not add http://corybohon.com/iphone to your bookmarks?

This site was created using Dashcode, Apple’s widget/iPhone-specific site creation tool which is part of the Xcode IDE. Later this week, I’ll do a tutorial on creating iPhone sites using the Dashcode application, so stay tuned for that.

In the meantime, keep watching the site as I refocus it and begin to post more articles here.

I have been out of the blogging loop on this blog for about a month. I’ve promised and promised all types of posts, but have often times fell short. I’m hoping to get back to blogging on this site regularly. While I probably won’t be able to post every day, I will be sure to get several posts out each week.

I would like to ask my readers what they want to see me write about. Perhaps a short series, or even just a particular topic — I’m always open to suggestions. Be sure to drop me a line, or better yet, leave a comment on this post telling me what you would like to see me write about.

I’ll be writing several things this weekend and upcoming week, so be sure to stay tuned right here. And thanks to all my my readers who have supported me in the past.