Codetown
Codetown ::: a software developer's community
Robert Sobol's Discussions
Error trying to use Fragment
I am new to Android. I have been working thru some examples in a book called Head First Android Development. I entered a small program using fragments and get a Casting Error.cannot cast…Continue
Tags: Fragment
Started Oct 10, 2017
Fragment Syntax Problem
My name is Rob Sobol.I have been working through a book called Head First Android Development.I hit a syntax error in a simple exercise that uses one fragment. I have been trying to figure out the…Continue
Tags: Fragments
Started Oct 10, 2017
Gifts Received
Robert Sobol has not received any gifts yet
Robert Sobol's Page
Profile Information
- How did you hear about Codetown?
- Google Search
- What are your main interests in software development?
- I am a software professional expanding my skills to the Android Platform. I have modified some applications, but I am going thru the Head First Android Development book to round out my skills and obtain a better understanding of Android capabilities. Ultimately I need to add functions to an application we use here at my work place. I need a mentor to help me get thru some of the Android syntax errors I receive and offer some guidance. Thanks, Rob
- Do you have a website?
- http://www.hilightsinc.com
- Anything else you'd like to add? Where do you live? (optional!)
- I live in Hernando Florida, Citrus Hills
I would rather be playing guitar than writing code....
www.BanditTime.com
Happy 10th year, JCertif!
Notes
Welcome to Codetown!
Codetown is a social network. It's got blogs, forums, groups, personal pages and more! You might think of Codetown as a funky camper van with lots of compartments for your stuff and a great multimedia system, too! Best of all, Codetown has room for all of your friends.
Created by Michael Levin Dec 18, 2008 at 6:56pm. Last updated by Michael Levin May 4, 2018.
Looking for Jobs or Staff?
Check out the Codetown Jobs group.
InfoQ Reading List
Article: The Mathematics of Backlogs: Capacity Planning for Queue Recovery
Backlogs in distributed systems are arithmetic problems, not mysteries. This article provides practical formulas for calculating backlog drain time, sizing consumer headroom, and setting auto-scaling triggers. It covers key failure modes — retry amplification, metastable states, and cascading pipeline bottlenecks — plus when to shed load instead of draining.
By Rajesh Kumar PandeyGrafana's Pyroscope 2.0 Makes Continuous Profiling Practical at Scale
Grafana Labs has launched Pyroscope 2.0, a rearchitected open-source continuous profiling database. This version improves storage costs, query performance, and operational complexity. Key changes include single write paths for profiles, stateless query processing, and enhanced capabilities for profiling data. It supports the OpenTelemetry Protocol, aligning with current trends in observability.
By Matt SaundersAWS WorkSpaces Now Lets AI Agents Operate Legacy Desktop Applications Without APIs
AWS announced that Amazon WorkSpaces can now serve as managed virtual desktops for AI agents in public preview. Agents authenticate through IAM and operate legacy applications via computer vision and input simulation without APIs. Reflex benchmarks show vision agents consume 45x more tokens than API agents.
By Steef-Jan WiggersPresentation: Beyond Coding: How Senior ICs Grow Influence and Drive Impact
Netflix’s Kasia Trapszo discusses the transition from writing code to scaling organizations. She shares lessons on building trust through technical clarity, aligning teams to solve the "right" problems, and using intentional documentation to scale your judgment. Learn how to move beyond individual output to create a lasting architectural legacy that empowers others to make better decisions.
By Kasia TrapszoGitHub Expands Secret Scanning with General Availability of MCP Server Integration
GitHub has announced the general availability of secret scanning support through its MCP Server, extending automated credential detection and remediation capabilities into AI-assisted and agent-driven development workflows.
By Craig Risi
© 2026 Created by Michael Levin.
Powered by
Comment Wall (1 comment)
You need to be a member of Codetown to add comments!
Join Codetown