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Using Protobuf, Part 3: Building Robust Code

Given a system that produces and consumes serialized protobuf messages, how can we be assured that our code is equipped to handle older or newer messages?

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Using Protobuf, Part 2: Fields and Compatibility

Let's talk about protobuf's strategy for backward and forward compatibility as well as pitfalls specific to this strategy that you should watch out for.

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Using Protobuf, Part 1: Introducing Protobuf

I recently worked on a system that communicates with protobuf, and I learned a lot about what protobuf is, what it isn’t, and what we can make it do.

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For Code Consistency, Always Share Your Environment Settings

IDEs offer plenty of options for sharing configuration settings in a team. Sharing configuration files enforces code consistency and reduces ramp-in.

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3 Reasons Mac OS is Better Than Windows for Software Development

Mac OS is better than Windows for software development. Yes I really said that. Here are three reasons why I stand by this statement.

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Debug Javascript in VS Code: Going Beyond Console.log()

Console.log() isn't the only Javascript debug tool. Visual Studio Code has great features to track bugs. Use VS Code's debugging feature for Javascript.

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Tools to Help You Diagnose Issues in a Linux Environment

These are a handful of tools to help you diagnose issues in a Linux environment. They're present in pretty much any Linux-based environment.

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Working Around the System zprofile on macOS

Here's how to fix macOS when it overwrites your Unix $PATH setting. If you’ve also run into this zprofile issue on macOS, I hope this helps.

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Cypress Tasks vs. Commands: What Are They and When to Use Them

Learn the key differences and usages of Cypress commands and tasks so that you are better equipped for writing successful end-to-end tests.

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Using Docker as a Dev Environment with VS Code: Part 2

Today, I’m going to explore a strategy for using VS Code Remote-Containers and Docker Compose to develop a complex project.

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Using Docker as a Dev Environment with VS Code: Part 1

In this two-part series, I'll go over developing in Docker, not just for build targets but for actively writing code on your projects.

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Discord for Work? Yes!

Discord has the flexibility to make frequent virtual pairing sustainable. Our project setup over Discord is helping our team reach the finish line strong.

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