Hacking the API Matrix with Udacity


“What is the Matrix?” Two months ago, GoDaddy sent me a domain renewal notice that several of my domains would expire in a few months. One particular domain focuses on the unforgettable sci-fi action thriller, The Matrix (1999). Although I haven’t renewed yet, the programmer story must’ve become an itch in my mind. Because last month, I rewatched this film for the first time in 4 years!

Meanwhile, also last month, I quickly completed the Word-to-DITA conversion of the IBM TRIRIGA Application Platform 3.4.1 Connector user guide that not only discusses certain HTTP methods but also covers XML and JSON examples. Surprisingly, this API flavor of technical detail was fun to research! Thirdly, when I found this month’s STC articles on API, instead of ducking out, I dove in!

The Matrix (1999)

The Matrix (1999)

Hi, my name is Jay, and I’m an IBM TRIRIGA information developer at IBM. With these 3 signs in the back of my mind, I stumbled across a Google News article last week that mentioned a mobile app that delivers free MOOC offerings in programming. As I installed the Udacity app on my smartphone, I finally realized for the first time that I liked the idea of learning some “real” programming languages!
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