2007 is almost over and what a year this has been for Wave2!

My programming preferences have gone full circle, from beginning the year playing snakes and ladders (Python), I spent the summer drinking coffee (Java) and finally settled down surrounded by Camel’s, Lama’s and Parrots (Perl). Bizarre but never dull!

Steady progress has been made all round and as always the Open Source community has proven a valuable resource. Not a day went by where I did not discover something new or think of a new idea that could be built using Open Source Software. I only wish I had more time in the day!.

My Christmas present came early this year in the form of a MySQL 5.1 Cluster DBA Certification Study Guide. I have been putting off the final MySQL certification while waiting for the book to arrive, and now it is in my hands the only thing preventing me from taking the exam is the lack of free space over the Christmas period. Hehe

I also ordered a Nokia N810 (My Techie Present). My laptop is not small enough to carry around with me and I am hoping to capture more development time on this device. Either that or feed my mind.

Anyway I’m off to hit the WarHawk servers before getting ready to see the New Year in Amsterdam – home of the Blender Institute. With projects like AuthStor making great progress and ideas such as Unix Architect and BinaryStor slowly maturing, I cannot wait to see what 2008 holds for Wave2!

Before I head off I have to mention the Catalyst Advent Calendar. Every year they pack 24 days of tutorials and tips into the month of December. If you are looking to get the most of the Catalyst Framework you really must take a look at this resource. I was able to prototype AuthStor in under 2 weeks and enjoyed every minute!

Wave2 Wishes You a Very Merry Christmas and an Open Source New Year!!!