Brian Vanderwal on Atomic Spin

Three Attitudes that Lead to Maintainable Code

There are many great coding principles, but it can be hard to keep them all in your head at once. Instead, I try to remember these three attitudes.

Objective-C

3 Good Habits for Avoiding Memory Leaks in Objective-C

The best way to deal with Objective-C memory leaks is to stop them before they start. Here are 3 good development habits that can help.

iOS / OS X

Achieve Resolution Independence in Your iOS App Using SVGs

Devices of varying sizes lets users to choose what is right for them, but supporting all those combinations of resolution and pixel density can be a hassle.

iOS / OS X

Getting Auto Layout to Work in a UITableView

Even if you have no choice but to use UITableView, I’ve found it is usually possible to get it working with Auto Layout by following a few key steps.

Android Development

Getting Android ListView Right the First Time

Three common mistakes and how to prevent each of them when subclassing BaseApapter to provide content for Android ListViews.

Developer Tools

Parallelize Development Using Git Worktrees

Gits worktrees give you an extra working copy of your repository, and setting one up is almost as easy as creating a new branch.

Extracurricular Activities

How Software Development is Like Rock Climbing

Both disciplines require mental focus. Fears (whether rational or irrational) may cloud one’s judgment.

Developer Tools

Everyday Vim – A Basic Vim Commands Cheat Sheet

Vim can still be super helpful if all you know is a few commands. So I’ve compiled a few of the Vim commands that I use every day.

Developer Tools

Git – It Makes Sense Once You Understand It

Beneath the command-line syntax, Git isn't as complicated as it seems. Many issues are easier to resolve when you first understand the underlying structure.

Developer Tools, iOS / OS X, Objective-C

Finding iOS Memory Leaks with Xcode’s Instruments

Memory leak in your iOS app? You can use Xcode's Instruments tool to track it down, fix it, and get everything running again.

Development Practices

Maintaining Your Sanity Across Time Zones

A few strategies to make working with time zones less confusing.

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