We recently debugged a seemingly simple test failure. Here's what we uncovered in the process, what we learned, and how you can examine a similar issue.
Insights from Debugging a "Simple" Test Failure
22 Feb 2017
Entries tagged: development
Should You Hire a Full-Time Developer, Agency, or Freelancer?
20 Feb 2017
You're short on development resource. What's your next step? Here's a few questions to discover if you should hire a development agency, freelance developer, or full-time employee.
Debating a Rails 5 Update? Here's 3 Reasons You Shouldn't Wait
7 Feb 2017
Considering an update to Rails 5? Here's 3 reasons you shouldn't wait to upgrade to a new version of Rails.
Outsourcing a Web Development Project? Read This First
3 Feb 2017
Outsourcing a new web development project? Here's a quick guide to everything you need to know to get the most accurate estimate from outside agencies. No more running around in circles on endless conference calls and email threads for weeks. Cut to the chase and get that project started ASAP.
3 Useful Lessons from Installing Thinking Sphinx on Engine Yard
19 Jan 2017
Installing Thinking Sphinx on Engine Yard soon? Here's a few helpful tips to navigate through the process.
Oh My Zsh: The Most Popular Productivity Tool on GitHub
17 Oct 2016
InfoWorld recently showcased seven of the most popular productivity tools on GitHub.
Can you guess what ranked at the top?
Our own founder, Robby Russell’s, creation Oh My Zsh, which has accumulated over 43,000 GitHub stars. Created in 2009 as an open source, community-driven framework for managing your ZSH configuration, it comes bundled with a ton of helpful functions, helpers, plugins, and themes.
Check it out!
Herzog's Cave of Forgotten Code
29 Sep 2016
The blank canvas is not my friend.
Thinking Like a Developer
26 Sep 2016
An old friend of mine, Geoffrey Grosenbach, shares thoughts on why thinking like a developer could be a good thing...even if you're not...a developer.
A Redesign for the Future
1 Jun 2016
Our work with the Portland-based Meyer Memorial Trust (MMT) recently launched and the first applications to enter its new system are making their way to MMT this month! In this post, we wanted to share our process for building the grant management database, the lessons we learned, and the result of almost three years of working together with MMT.
How We Built Our New Website On Squarespace
18 Apr 2016
