Nathan Papes on Atomic Spin

Switch Rails Database Connections While Running Cypress Tests

This setup will switch the database connection when the Cypress tests are running so it won't muddy up the data in other database environments.

How to Run Tests for Your Containerized Monorepo Using Github Actions

I was happy to learn that a lot of the work to containerize our app for local development could be leveraged for automated testing using Github actions.

AWS

Use the Override ECS Docker Command to Run Database Migrations

Here's how to use the AWS command-line interface to run a database migration by leveraging a task definition for a service running on your ECS cluster.

Mobile Apps

How to Increment Version and Build Numbers with fastlane

Mobile app versioning isn't too bad with the help of fastlane automation. With these techniques, I experience less pain from version-related issues.

Personal Optimization

How to Set Up a Vanity Email Address Using Free Services

If you aren’t keen on pulling out your credit card to obtain a vanity email address, here's an overview of how to utilize free services.

Android Development

How to Cancel an Android Production Release in Google Play Console

You can't cancel an Android production release in the Google Play Console. If your app isn’t ready to be available on the store yet, a few options may help.

Developer Tools

Running a Custom Bash Script in fastlane

I’m pleased with the actions that come included with fastlane, but I'm even more ecstatic about the tooling provided to create your own custom actions

React Native

Using React Native Keychain in Your Mobile Application

React Native Keychain makes it easy for your users to authenticate with biometric data and is a breeze to install in your application.

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