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Gihub 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…
Keep reading →Kubernetes for the Kubernewbie - The Journey
‘It’s not how you start it’s how you finish’, is a phrase you may hear a coach utter to his team but it is surprisingly applicable in the Tech industry as well. All of us were newbies at some point in…
Keep reading →JSConf 2018 Recap
JSConfUS has officially made a come back after a three-year hiatus. I’d like to take this moment to thank Chris & Laura Williams for all of the work that they put into building such an awesome…
Keep reading →WCAG 2.1: What does it actually mean?
Publication as a W3C Recommendation finalizes the development process and indicates that the W3C considers the updated guidelines ready for implementation on web content. Last week WCAG 2.1 (Web…
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