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Welcome to my Programming Site

I enjoy developing C++ applications. I have done it for many years. I am learning Python, a great scripting language and tool. I am also learning Blackberry Development in Java because I have a device and Blackberry provides free tools.

Open Source Development

I am one of the developers of the OpenPiv project. I joined the project because it gives me an opportunity to work in C++ and cross-platform development in Qt and GNU tools.

Creating a stable build by finding and fixing defects in the existing code to remove errors and eliminate crashes.
Wrote a wiki page for the team on how to build and test the application using Eclipse CDT.
Learning the application so I can work on other initiatives such as algorithms, multi-threading, Python, etc.

Agile C++ Development

Working in a Java development shop, I have come to appreciate the great tools available for agile development. Since I also do some C++ development at work, I started looking into C++ agile development tools and while there aren't that many tools out there, the few that are there are a promising start. I am keeping my eye on Eclipse CDT and what type of refactoring capabilities they add.

CppUnit

I have used CppUnit on Windows and AIX. I have used it for unit testing my code, and functional/integration testing.

Eclipse CDT

After reviewing other editors, I decided to stay with Eclipse and CDT for Qt/MinGW development. I like the new C++ Refactoring features that reduce errors when changing code.

Subversion, TortoiseSVN and Subclipse

Easy to setup, easy to use. The Subclipse Eclipse Plug-in makes it easy to integrate Eclipse and Subversion.

Qt development

Currently working on some personal tools for my own use using Qt 4.3 and mingw/gcc. Learning Qt, a cross-platform C++ development environment. I have many years of C++ dev experience on different platforms and tools, and decided to try Qt.

Mailing Label Maker

Created a simple label printing appliction in Qt. But I have run into print margin issues. I created this application because I want it to replace my normal approach to creating labels: MS Word Templates or custom tools. And it seems to be easy enough to do as a first Qt application. Code

Blackberry Development

Recently started learning Blackberry Development in Java using Blackberry JDE. Want to a build an application launcher to replace use of trackball.

Programming Challenges

I am interested in data structures and algorithms and this seems to be a fun way to get back into it. The web site with judge system is here: Programming Challenges

Using Eclipse CDT and GNU tools to build and test code.
Using Standard Template Library containers for storage and caching. Using IOStream API and STL algorithms for input and output.

Have solved the following problems so far: 3n + 1 Problem, Minesweeper, The Trip, LC-Display

Brief Resume

C++ Experience

Enterprise File Delivery and Tracking System
Credit Card On-Line Application Middleware System
Tape Management System with RF barcode scanners
Desktop Tape Management System with Symbol PDT barcode handhelds
Report Tracking System with PDT barcode scanners
Chemical Instrument Automation System

Java Experience

Credit Card On-Line Application Middleware System
Credit Card Accounts Management Middleware System
FTP/SFTP wrapper clients
Embedded Jetty Component and Windows Service Wrapper
Issue Tracker Intranet Web Application

.NET Experience

C# Batch application/data converter between ASCII and EBCDIC/Pack-3 formats.
VB6 COM+ DLL conversion to VB.NET COM+ DLL

Author: Niraj, Newark, DE

Last Updated: April 28, 2009