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MirageJS: Choosing the right Serializer
MirageJS is one of the pioneers in enabling frontend developers to use mocks systematically for their tests and development. It was originally built for Ember.js in 2015, but due to its popularity the…
Keep reading →Beyond Mocking: Decoupling teams through Simulation
Working across teams is challenging. It gets especially tricky when one team depends on another to make progress on their own tasks. For instance, take an all-time classic: the front-end team needs…
Keep reading →The Lesson of BigTest Interactors: never write a flaky test again!
Testing the frontend of complex applications is often associated with nightmarishly inconsistent test suites, where seemingly random failures cast doubt on the value of the tests themselves and…
Keep reading →Github Actions: a deep dive into pull_request
Github Actions is an exciting feature that enables teams to construct workflows based on webhook events. It unlocks new possibilities for teams that neatly integrate it into their development flow…
Keep reading →The Triple Threat to Testing — Part 2: Reliability
Imagine you have agreed to carpool with a friend. The first couple of weeks it’s all good: you go to their place to pick them up, the next time they pick you up. But one day you’re waiting in front of…
Keep reading →7 reasons to write good Pull Request descriptions
In large open-source projects writing a good description in a Pull Request (PR) can be the difference between your changes being merged or ignored. These projects essentially necessitate the creation…
Keep reading →The Triple Threat to Testing — Part 1: Speed
Writing tests is like paying taxes. And much like how attitudes vary towards paying taxes, attitudes diverge widely in development circles about writing tests. Some people dread paying their taxes…
Keep reading →Case study — Facilitating the next generation of Bluetooth-connected apps
Today Bluetooth is among the most widely adopted wireless communication technologies, and the popularity of Bluetooth enabled devices shows no signs of warning. With an anticipated annual growth rate…
Keep reading →Build a Family Tree maker using React Hooks and Microstates
Demo of Family Builder Component In this tutorial, we will create a Family Tree marker component using React Hooks and Microstates. The Family Tree maker will allow the user to enter their name, then…
Keep reading →Four reasons to use append() instead of Object.assign() and Object spread
Warning! This post was manufactured in a facility that also processes Monoids and may contain traces of functional programming. I'd like to share with you what is easily one of my top 5 favorite…
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