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Embracing Nullability for GraphQL APIs

Build an API that expresses uncertainty with nullable fields, and your frontend implementation can use those APIs to handle less-than-ideal data.

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6 Things to Consider when Adding a New Project Dependency

Dependencies are liabilities, and not all of them are worth the risk. The next time you're deciding whether to add one, ask yourself these six questions.

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Three Ways to Develop, #3: The Swarm

Getting more than two developers together in a "swarm" is a valuable tactic that can improve context sharing and team decision-making.

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Three Ways To Develop, #2: Pair Programming

Pair programming is a very effective development approach. But knowing when to pair is just as important as knowing how.

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Three Ways to Develop, #1: Working Solo

Writing software on your own doesn't have to be a bad thing. In fact, it has several distinct advantages, in the right situations.

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Making Impossible Builds Impossible

There are times when additional steps must occur during automated builds. Strategically insert fail points to ensure these conditions are met.

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Receiving Your First Code Reviews? Remember 3 Things

Code reviews can be a source of anxiety for new developers. Here are three ways to get the most out of them for you, your project, and your team.

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Exceptions Happen; Handle Them Well

Understanding exceptions in your software and how to handle them is key to making it robust and creating a good experience for you and your users.

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Are Dynamic Items Missing from Your Design Mockups?

Web app style guides always include basic items like error states for forms. Unfortunately, the more dynamic items are often not specified.

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3 Practical Steps for Fixing Software Bugs

We often find ourselves having to fix a bug we unknowingly introduced. Here's a process for diagnosing and resolving these issues quickly.

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Changing Unfamiliar Code? First, Seek to Understand

The next time you feel frustrated with someone else’s code that you need to change, first make sure you’re not actually the source of the problem.

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How to Tackle Ill-Defined Technical Work

Have you run into a technically-focused backlog item with little definition? Follow these four steps to manage expectations and find success.

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