One of the things that I was never really a fan of when using Textmate editor, was the fact it didn’t have a built in FTP module.I then purchased Panic’s Coda for it’s tight integration with Transit which worked out pretty well.  I have one CakePHP project that requires me to FTP my work to a development server rather than using SVN. But I just love Textmate so much that I had to manually drag and drop my files to and from the Transit application. Of course this meant have to open and close folders in both views which can be time consuming when you are constantly saving and checking files.

Then today the light bulb went on and I noticed an option built into Transit that might allow a tighter integration with Textmate. It is the Docksend option.

Basically, if you check this option, it allows you to drag your files from Finder and drop them onto the Transit dock icon.

I thought that it should work directly from Textmate as well, so I tried it, and BANG! It worked.

Just a little tip I thought I’d share because I’ve seen people mention this in other forums as well.

Having moved from a web designer / developer to a full fledged web application consultant, it’s great when you can meet with a new client and within several minutes have a fully working prototype in just several minutes.

And all this is possible by transforming into a Ruby on Rails developer as opposed to a PHP / Java / .NET developer. I have used all 3 technologies, and I cannot imagine having a prototype in a single day working (with the exception of using PHP with the CakePHP framework which is loosely based on Rails) with those technologies.

How is this accomplished? With the help of a new online application called Heroku.

Heroku allows a Rails developer to instantly deploy a simple Rails website/application in under 1 minute.

Once the client and I have sat down and hashed out some ideas of how we want the web application to flow, I can log into my Heroku account and create a sample prototype on the spot. All this while the client is right in front of me. I can do this with my client’s computer or with a laptop I may have brought. (Note - Must be installed with Firefox)

Generating a Customer Scaffold with the built-in command line tool.

The beauty of creating a system such as this is that it allows me to go back to my development machine and Export the code right to my Macbook so I can develop the rest of the logic either within Heroku or my Textmate editor.

By assigning my simple Model Associations and then updating the scaffolding view code, I can show the client a fully operational prototype in minutes.

This is a series of articles that will show the process of taking a current website application and creating a smaller iPhone version. Topics will include: deciding which functionality to include, design considerations, design constraints and programming tips.

Keep watching this site over the next few weeks!

So what is PlugMyEvent?

PlugMyEvent is an event manager that helps you track and collect RSVP data and ticket moines for your upcoming events. PlugMyEvent is a pay-as-you-go service, which means that there are no setup or monthly fees. It is completely free to create an account and you only pay for the events that you plan on collecting ticket revenue. The application boasts a simple, intuitive ticketing system that will plug into your Paypal account to collect your ticket earnings.

What type of Event can I Create?

Because of the simplicity of the application and the idea that ‘Less is more’ model, you are not locked into creating a single type of event. You can create real-world corporate seminars, or even virtual events that can take place online via a web-seminar.

Sample Event - Agile Project Management Seminar