Android

Configuring macOS For Software Development

Beren Erchamion
November 8, 2017

So you got yourself a new machine and configuring macOS for software development is presenting a bit of a challenge? Perhaps looking back at your old machine you wish it had been a bit cleaner setup? Well I sure do.…

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Code Management with git on OS-X

Beren Erchamion
June 17, 2017

Code Management with git on OS-X is a pleasure most of the time. Git is a huge improvement over subversion. Its faster when working over a network connection and once you get used to how it works, it is really…

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Android Tips and Tricks for Developers

Beren Erchamion
August 1, 2016

Its been quite a while since Tarn Aeluin focused on serious Android development. Now that I’m getting back into it, there are a bunch of Android tips and tricks I’ve forgotten and then new tricks I don’t want to forget.…

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CES 2016 Las Vegas

Beren Erchamion
January 5, 2016

I’m headed out to the CES 2016 Las Vegas conference this year – and I’ll be posting all my reports here on Tarn Aeluin. We have a few things being shown at the event. I’ve never been to CES before.…

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Visual Simulation and Prototyping

Beren Erchamion
August 17, 2014

The use of visual simulation and prototyping tools are critical for today’s web and mobile software developer. These tools allow users and developers to collaborate on user experience, screen/storyboard flows, and the interaction model before taking the time to write…

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Android Studio – A Better IDE?

Beren Erchamion
December 14, 2013

I’ve used tools from IntelliJ for years, however for Android I’ve always used Eclipse. When Google announced Android Studio, a collaboration between Google and IntelliJ makers JetBrains, I was pretty excited. My development needs are pretty simple, but I’ve always…

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