Simple things are often the hardest…

In 35 years, I have learned a few universal truths such as

• When your frustrated with something, walk away….the problem will solve its self while you cool off
• You are always going to be a dollar short, and a day late when it comes to the best deals
• The lessons you learn the hard way, are the lessons you remember for a life time

These simple statements have served me well since I learned them and I get smacked harshly when I ignore them. Well, I get to add a new one this week.

• The simplest things, are often the most complicated to figure out

In fact, I learned that lesson so well this past week I resembled the guy in the picture. It’s been a long time since a computer has frustrated me to that level. I am, of course, referring to my previous post about trying to figure out JSP. After hours of frustration and reading, I figured it out enough for my class.

What did I figure out? I figured out JSP isn’t a new language, it’s just a different way to host HTML. It’s creating a website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in a Java package that can be used to insert Java code quickly and efficiently. ASP, it’s the same packaging but for the world of .NET.

I’ll say this too, I never would have figured this out if it wasn’t for my subscription to Safari Online. Having the necessary reading material at your fingers is a godsend.

I’m glad I figured it out, I’m glad I got my homework submitted, and I’m glad I learned something….but like I said last week, I need to make some developer friends. If for nothing else, than to guide to the solution instead of watching me run at wall blindly.

I’m ready for the next challenge…..I think.