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The different programming paradigms

We utilise a number of different programming languages for the various products that we build here at Double Negative. In keeping up to date with the development and progression of the various tools, frameworks, and paradigms that we use, I often find myself exposed to various 'buzzwords'. I

Aug 09, 2016

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My ideal final meal

Whilst I have absolutely no intention of dying any time soon, last night in a drunken sleepless stupor I was considering as to what my ideal meal would entail. It made me think of death row inmates who (apparently) are allowed to have absolutely anything that they want as a

Jul 25, 2016

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How to do a diet.

I have Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This means that on a daily basis I see some sort of post pertaining to starting a diet, diet progress, or diet fuck ups. Within my social circles the majority of these posts are from women (just an observation). I have tried every diet

Jul 16, 2016

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Image caching on iOS with AlamofireImage

I recently released the updated and improved iOS application for an application that I have been working on. The application is image heavy within its functionality. Whilst testing the application it became apparent that the implemented image caching mechanisms were not appropriate for an inherently image heavy application. I delved

Jul 09, 2016

4 min read

Pfitzinger 18/70

In April I ran my first marathon (in Manchester). I did pretty darn well. I had hoped that I would be able to go sub 3 hours on my first attempt. Unfortunately however this was not to be. I was in no way disappointed as I had left nothing on

Jun 07, 2016

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The intricacies of the Google Places Web API

I have been building a web and mobile application which provides location functionality based on a complex integration with the Google Places API. Fortunately their web API is well documented, and given the scale of the data on offer is well covered with integration wrappers for the various appropriate programming

May 20, 2016

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Seven days of bonking

As one may have been aware I was intrigued by the Low Carb, High Fat diet / lifestyle as a possible way of optimising my marathon performance. My thinking was that if I burnt fat efficiently (instead of carbohydrates) then I could avoid the infamous 'bonk' in the latter

May 19, 2016

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The costs involved in having an app developed.

I was recently asked by a friend for some insight into the costs of having a multi-platform (Android and iOS) application developed. I thought that this might be something that a number of people would be interested in. As such here is my answer in blog post form. Windows Phone

May 17, 2016

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Eight-Eight-Two. A pointless swimming challenge.

Having bonked for seven days I was more than a little mentally fatigued. Whilst I had reintroduced carbs into my diet (mainly in the form of more vegetables, and two daily bowls of oatmeal) I had absolutely no idea how long it would take for my body to return to

May 16, 2016

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Should I join a running club?

On Tuesday I headed along to the Horsforth Harriers club night. Two friends (who are both members) had mentioned it to me after the Leeds Half Marathon (I did not run). I have found recently that training solo on the roads can get a little monotonous and samey. Whilst I

May 13, 2016

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The London Marrython

Firstly.. credit to my brother for the exceptional wordplay which is the title for this post - he used it first. Also.. congratulations on your engagement. One day I would like to get married and be good at wordplay. Two weekends ago (23rd/24th April) I was down in London

May 05, 2016

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Spen Lame

Prior to running the Manchester Marathon, I was ill. I had a virus which fatigued the shit out of me. It varied in its nature - hot/cold flushes, general fatigue, random coughing fits, a chesty rasp (which made be sound like Darth Vader - most amusing) etc etc. It

Apr 27, 2016

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