Arrival 8:50am.
Finished documenting COM components, went for a short walk at lunchtime.
I started writing routines to access the databases after lunch, SQL and IBM DB 2. pretty simple stuff really, I was apprehensive when they mention AS/400.
They are already trying to move me over to Lotus Notes, hence my uploading of the archiving routine I wrote, don't wanna lose it, could use that at home (wait a minute, I use Thunderbird)...
Building a prototype cms to upload new product unto the get-electrical site.
Once the prototype is built, then I test it using the COM Components to send the data from the AS400 to the live SQL server.
Depart 17:45pm
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Thursday, March 06, 2008
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Day 2 - Back and Forth, losing it!
Decided to go to work by m/bike today, left at 8:30, arrived at 8:50am.
Still can't access all the systems I need, basically spent the morning, geting password, getting my permissions upgraded...
Forgot my wallet this morning and I'm short on petrol, especially if I want to go to the gym later.
I decided to go home and get it, left work at 12:30, arrived home as 12:50, open the front door with my keys, put the keys in my helmet, then promptly forgot that I had the keys, and therefor couldn't get into my room to get my wallet. decided to have some lunch, then remember "Hold on! how did I get in the house?", got my keys from my helmet, ran upstairs and changed my jacket, took vitamins, tablets etc.
Left home at 13:10, halfway along my journey, remember that I went home to get my wallet. Arrived at work at 12:30, with just enough fuel to get back home.
Found all the source code for all applications in sourcesafe, found the VB6 COM Components, unfortunately there is no documentation, therefore, I need to create some.
I've also found a UML documentation tool, BOUML http://bouml.free.fr/ we are currently using version 2.21.4, I starting the documentation of all the classes and methods for the COM components, this should help me understand the interface between get-electrical.com and our internal system.
Finished at 5:30, I was planning on going directly from work to the gym, now I have to go home, get my wallet, buy some petrol, then go to the gym.... arrrrggghhhh!
Still can't access all the systems I need, basically spent the morning, geting password, getting my permissions upgraded...
Forgot my wallet this morning and I'm short on petrol, especially if I want to go to the gym later.
I decided to go home and get it, left work at 12:30, arrived home as 12:50, open the front door with my keys, put the keys in my helmet, then promptly forgot that I had the keys, and therefor couldn't get into my room to get my wallet. decided to have some lunch, then remember "Hold on! how did I get in the house?", got my keys from my helmet, ran upstairs and changed my jacket, took vitamins, tablets etc.
Left home at 13:10, halfway along my journey, remember that I went home to get my wallet. Arrived at work at 12:30, with just enough fuel to get back home.
Found all the source code for all applications in sourcesafe, found the VB6 COM Components, unfortunately there is no documentation, therefore, I need to create some.
I've also found a UML documentation tool, BOUML http://bouml.free.fr/ we are currently using version 2.21.4, I starting the documentation of all the classes and methods for the COM components, this should help me understand the interface between get-electrical.com and our internal system.
Finished at 5:30, I was planning on going directly from work to the gym, now I have to go home, get my wallet, buy some petrol, then go to the gym.... arrrrggghhhh!
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
First Day
Left home at 8:25am, Driving by car, Lots of traffic at M25 Junct 24 going to Potters Bar.
Arrived with a minute to spare, after getting settled in to my cubicle-ish, (Photos to follow)
was introduced to the guys, and walk around the office and shown the various groups and individuals here.
Had a chat with my boss Steve, about what projects I have lined up.
One thing for sure, I will not be bored.
When for a walk at lunchtime, got lost, had to use the TomTom in my phone to find my way back.
Still trying to get my machine running with VS2005 and various other app, I've inherited my machine from a previous developer, so everything is set up his way.
I was the last one out, other than Steve. and that was 5:40pm, I still managed to get home just before 6pm. [ it was still light ]
Arrived with a minute to spare, after getting settled in to my cubicle-ish, (Photos to follow)
was introduced to the guys, and walk around the office and shown the various groups and individuals here.
Had a chat with my boss Steve, about what projects I have lined up.
- Familiarise myself with the http://www.get-electrical.com/ website, as I will be the main contact for this.
- All communications between the get-electrical.com site and the ERP system is currently via VB6 COM components, the idea is to replace these with httppost XML data transfer using web services.
- Create and Maintain a CMS to manage the products / Promotions and Adverts on the live site.
- Replace database with either SQL 2000/5 for the get-electrical.com site.
- Introduce a CRM system - either bespoke or purchased
- Introduce a Document management system for the Finance department
One thing for sure, I will not be bored.
When for a walk at lunchtime, got lost, had to use the TomTom in my phone to find my way back.
Still trying to get my machine running with VS2005 and various other app, I've inherited my machine from a previous developer, so everything is set up his way.
I was the last one out, other than Steve. and that was 5:40pm, I still managed to get home just before 6pm. [ it was still light ]
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