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.
How to Evaluate 3rd-Party App Integrations
25 Oct 2017
Development Posts
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.
15 Twitter Accounts Every Web Developer Should Follow
1 May 2017
The web development world has a strong community on Twitter. A quick scroll will help you learn a new skill, keep you entertained with dev humor, and maybe even let you commiserate with peers on a difficult task. We curated some of the best web development Twitter feeds around. Here are 15 you should follow.
WTF is the Model-View-Controller pattern?
27 Apr 2017
HIPAA Compliant Websites: 3 Things to Consider
28 Mar 2017
With more private information being passed online than ever, it’s important to ensure your healthcare website is HIPAA compliant. Here are three high-level considerations.