I’ve been working with the Google Maps JavaScript API every work day since last October, but for some reason I only recently noticed the Code Samples tab in the online documentation. It looks like a good place for an aspiring web developer to spend some quality time.
Baja Pork Tacos recipe
from https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/baja-pork-tacos/
- 1 boneless pork sirloin roast (3 pounds)
- 5 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 24 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Cut roast in half; place in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Mix chilies, taco seasoning and cumin; spoon over pork. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours.
- Remove pork; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred meat with two forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve in tortillas with lettuce and cheese. Freeze option: Place cooled pork mixture in freezer containers; freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently and adding a little broth if necessary.
Google Mobile Web Specialist Certification and Codelabs
Well, this looks interesting: Google Mobile Web Specialist Certification
Certification has gotten a bad rap at times, but I think there’s still value in pursuing certification. There’s no substitute for on-the-job experience with technologies, of course, but the curriculum and certification gives one an idea of the skills and knowledge needed in a subject.
Google Codelabs are small projects that provide hands-on experience with various parts of the Google Cloud and other technologies. Some of them look a bit obscure (well, compared to my interests), but a few look like must-sees, like Your First Progressive Web App or YouTube in Your App.
Google announces new Cloud certs
Speaking of Google Cloud certification, here’s a new (today!) blog post: Google Cloud introduces new certifications and training to address the cloud skills crisis
Devops links
Of course, something that interests me even more than Android development (see the previous post) is Devops
Here are some Devops links:
- Quora article with a good outline for what someone needs to know for Devops
- Google Cloud certification home page
- (more to come…)
Android Developer Training and Certification links
In my role as tech support for Google Maps APIs, I’ve become interested in Android development.
Here are some links I’ve found and want to save:
Ooga-Chaka!!!
Google Maps memorializes Richard Overton
From the Austin American-Statesman –
Herman: Thanks to Google Maps, Mr. Overton is still sitting on his porch
Before his death at the age of 112, Austin resident Richard Overton was known as the oldest WWII veteran and the oldest man in America.
Google Maps Street View has been showing Mr Overton sitting on his front porch at his home in east Austin: Google Maps Street View shows Richard Overton, WWII veteran
Chrome’s new drawing app
Since starting to work as a TVC for Google, I’ve gotten used to using a Chrome OS at work. One thing I’ve missed is a painting app for quick-and-dirty edits of screenshots and the like. I’m hesitant to search the Chrome browser store every time I want an app that I’m used see bundled into Windows, so mostly I’ve just taken care of where I carved out my screenshots before sending them to customers.
Well, those of us on the Chrome OS (and anyone who uses the Chrome browser) now have a quick drawing tool readily available, according to Mashable.
Canvas can be accessed at canvas.apps.chrome, without downloading an app. It’s got the basics – just enough to obscure an account number or other identifying information, or circle the single entry field that needs attention on a form, before forwarding a screenshot to a customer.
36-hour beef rump roast sous vide
Beef rump roast ($3.29 / pound), cut to 2.5 inches thick
Seasoned with beef fajita seasoning and beef stock concentrate
Sous vide cooked for about 36 hours at 130 degrees
Verdict:
36 hours was too long – the consistency was very soft, “like paté” as my wife said.
Next time: a good cut, but try it at 24 hours (like the usual shoulder cut) instead of 36