It's not secret that we love Ruby on Rails. But just because it's our framework of choice doesn't mean it's right for your business.
When Ruby on Rails is Not a Good Fit
8 Dec 2017
Development Posts
8 CSS Strategies for Writing Maintainable, Streamlined Front-End Code
27 Nov 2017
Writing basic CSS is one of the first things you learn as a web developer. But writing CSS that's efficient and maintainable takes a little more practice. Here are 8 guidelines for writing streamlined CSS.
27 Web Development Acronyms to Know (as Written by a Non-Developer)
15 Nov 2017
If you're a non-technical person working with development teams, you might feel like you're speaking two different languages. This list of common web development acronyms can help bridge that gap and have you speaking like a natural in no time.
How to Evaluate 3rd-Party App Integrations
25 Oct 2017
We're always eager to try new 3rd-party applications when one of our clients' apps needs a new feature. Here's how we evaluate which tool to use.
Rails Resource: Awesome Ruby
19 Oct 2017
Looking for a Ruby gem to accomplish a specific function in your app? Check out Awesome Ruby, an open-source directory of Ruby gems sorted by capability.
How Teams Handle Rails App Upgrades: PrintReleaf
28 Aug 2017
As an agency that works with many development teams and types of companies, it’s always fascinating to learn a little bit more about how different companies are using Ruby on Rails. Recently, we chatted with Casey O’Hara from PrintReleaf to see how his team handles updates.
My First Week as a Planet Argon Intern
21 Aug 2017
For five weeks, we have two interns working in-house from Epicodus, Sean Sumler and Sowmya Dinavahi. Here's a quick reflection of Sean's first week at Planet Argon.
Our Favorite Programming Books for Rails, CSS, and Beyond
1 Aug 2017
While knowledge realms like StackOverflow are invaluable to solving programming issues, there's something to be said for a good coding book that not only teaches you the how, but the why. Here are some of our team's favorite programming books.
Should we upgrade to Rails 5?
24 May 2017
Ruby on Rails version 5.x is out – but is your app up to date? Here are the details on why you should upgrade your Rails app, and some resources to help you get started.
The Complete Guide to Secure Healthcare Websites
22 May 2017
The world of online security is more prominent than ever. In a world of malware, ransomware, and hacking, it's important to keep your website secure. If you're in the healthcare space, we've put together a guide to keep your online patient health information safe. Check it out.