Al Scott on Atomic Spin

Handling Forms with Marionette.js

Handling forms in Marionette.js still required too much boilerplate code for my liking, so I created a custom view class to simplify things.

Development Practices

The Value of Code Review – Why, When, & How

Formal code review doesn't cost much, but it can greatly increase the quality of code in your project.

Developer Tools

A Comparison of Remote Pairing Tools – Skype vs. Wemux vs. Chrome Remote Desktop

A look at several tools I've used for remote pairing (Skype, Webmux, and Chrome Remote Desktop) and their respective strengths and weaknesses.

Extracurricular Activities

Tracking Down Disk Usage on the Command Line

I created short terminal command that I use to check disk usage by identifying large files and folders.

Android Development

Getting Scala with Akka Actors Working on Android

Akka can be tricky to get working on Android. I found a ProGuard configuration that made it work for me using Scala.

Web Apps

Build a Rich JavaScript Front End with Grunt

Grunt lets you create a straightforward build configuration for a complicated JavaScript front end. Here's an example from my current project.

Developer Tools

Emacs or Vim? Get the Best of Both with Evil

Trying to decide on Emacs or Vim? I got the best of both worlds by porting my company's Vim config into Emacs using Evil.

Ruby

When Is a Set Better Than an Array in Ruby?

Since I discovered the Ruby Set class, I've found myself stopping where I would normally use a Ruby Array and considering whether a Set would better suit my needs.

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