alpeware

My priorities have been full stack and solo developer.

I'm back on Google App Engine Java 8 runtime with a Clojure(Script) stack. I haven't found anything comparable yet that offers this amount of flexibility, scalability and generous free tier to get started.

Google seems to take Steve Yegge's Platform Rant [0] as a blueprint to try to beat Amazon at the Cloud game and creates an API for anything you can think of.

As usual, the documentation and their support is terrible, but who needs support or documentation when you have a REPL?

It's been a real pleasure to work with and I'm currently in the process of open sourcing some tooling libraries to smooth out the rough edges (Caveat: These are not stable yet, so use at your own risk).

Currently working on a CLJC REPL over HTTP integrated with Emacs, but the following are available already -

Example ring project:

https://github.com/alpeware/jaq-example

Leinigen plugin:

https://github.com/alpeware/lein-jaq

Clojure bindings for App Engine services:

https://github.com/alpeware/jaq-services

[0] https://plus.google.com/+RipRowan/posts/eVeouesvaVX

The most helpful for me has been to develop a solid daily and weekly routine. This helps me knowing when to stop so I don't burn out, ensure I have enough social interaction, take care of my health and keep my sanity. Also, having a wife who believes more in me than myself has been a tremendous asset, so make sure you have a strong support system.

When things get really tough, I just remind myself of my personal freedom and why I'm doing what I'm doing. Watching everyone else during rush hour is also a good exercise, especially on a Monday morning.