Brian SchliningMac Apps I useThese are apps I use regularly in my role as a software engineer.Jun 93Jun 93
Brian SchliningIntegrate Warp with Your Mac’s FinderWhen browsing directories in the Mac’s Finder, it saves a lot of time to have a button that will open a terminal window into whatever…Feb 193Feb 193
Brian SchliningUsing Testcontainers and SQL Server to test Java projects on M1 MacsTestcontainers is fantastic project for spinning up throwaway, lightweight resources for testing. Unfortunately, if you are developing on…Oct 31, 2023Oct 31, 2023
Brian SchliningEnd of an era: Java’s main method is no longer the canonical “bad” syntax exampleWhen was the last time you saw this comparison of why Java syntax is bad:Sep 19, 2023Sep 19, 2023
Brian SchliningTaking project Loom for a spin. Java and Scala examplesIf you’re a Java developer, you’ve likely heard about project Loom. It delivers virtual threads and structured concurrency as preview…Oct 19, 2022Oct 19, 2022
Brian SchliningNo Dependency Fluent Logging in ScalaFluent logging using Java’s System.LoggerMay 2, 2022May 2, 2022
Brian SchliningOh no, not another post about logging in Scala!Oh yes it is. A simple solution to some common logging boiler plate in Scala.Feb 3, 2022Feb 3, 2022
Brian SchliningSetting up an M1 Mac for Python, Scala, and Java Development — 2021 EditionA few days ago, I unwrapped my shiny new MacBook Pro with an M1 (arm) chip. This post captures the apps and configuration I use for…Nov 17, 20211Nov 17, 20211