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Dave Newton
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Ruby/JavaScript & generalist; web, apps, embedded systems, firmware.

I enjoy understanding things I don't currently understand.

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IntelliJ - Convert a Java project/module into a Maven project/module
Oct 4, 2011
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Creating an empty file in Ruby: "touch" equivalent?
Nov 11, 2011
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Is there a maven command line option for offline mode?
Jan 13, 2012
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How to get just the parent directory name of a specific file
Nov 19, 2011
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Create or append to array in Ruby
Aug 28, 2012
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Any way to extend javascript's array.sort() method to accept another parameter?
Dec 16, 2011
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Why use JUnit for testing?
Jun 2, 2012
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How to run a ruby script within bundler context?
Oct 31, 2011
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Jasmine - Spying on a method call within a constructor
Jan 4, 2012
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Ruby on Rails patterns - decorator vs presenter
Oct 22, 2011
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To whom do I go when I'm being stalked by a specific user?
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What comment should I add to code-only answers?
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Please add anchors to (at least) "What are Tags" help page
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Retag [scriplets] tag
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Answering dupe questions--how to reduce the noise?
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Let's stop displaying a user's accept rate
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Exit strategies for "chameleon questions"
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How do I find PostgreSQL's data directory?
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Does high reputation mean more experience in programming?