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Project & Team Management • Nov 13, 2022

Good or Bad Conflict? Understanding the Difference

For a team to find success, it is important they understand the different types of conflict at play and their opportunities.

Growing as Makers • Nov 12, 2022

6 Developer Archetypes: Leverage Your Differences

We've recently begun to introduce "Developer Archetypes," a set of self-identified labels Atoms can use to radiate their strengths and interests.

Exploratory Testing • Nov 11, 2022

Tips for Doing User Research Without a Team

User research is undeniably valuable but also resource-intensive. So, how could you conduct user research without a team?

UX & Design • Nov 10, 2022

Create a Visual Design System for Implementation Teams

A design system on its own can be helpful, but a shared design system all implementors can view is a design system that will be used.

React / Redux • Nov 09, 2022

How to Test React Components with Storybook Interaction Tests

On a recent project, we needed an easy-to-use component testing tool. Let’s take a look at testing React components with Storybook interaction tests.

Developer Tools • Nov 08, 2022

Manage Your Breakpoints Better Using Sass Mixins

You can use Sass mixins at any place in your CSS in order to quickly declare specific breakpoint styles, and without repetitive blocks of code.

UX/Design Practices • Nov 07, 2022

Try This Exercise in Creating Personas for Software Design

Ideally, personas emerge from contextual research. In lieu of research, teams can create proto-personas, to be refined through research.

Extracurricular Activities • Nov 05, 2022

Automate Your Daily Routine with Shortcuts

Software developers love building automations. Thanks to Apple’s Shortcuts app, you can build them yourself with little to no coding experience.

The Software Life • Nov 05, 2022

Tips for Transitioning Back to the In-Person Workshop

I recently hosted an in-person workshop, and it kicked my butt! Here are my tips for those transitioning from virtual meetings back to in-person workshops.

Developer Tools • Nov 04, 2022

Level Up Your VS Code Game with These Tips

Visual Studio Code is a powerful editor with a lot of fantastic features. Learn to take advantage of everything VS Code has to offer!

UX & Design • Nov 03, 2022

Design Thinking Toolkit, Activity 28 – The Powers of 10

Taking inspiration from the film by Ray and Charles Eames called "Powers of Ten," this activity can help you reframe your thinking in big and small ways.

Development Practices • Nov 02, 2022

Build and Use a Component Library for a Better Development Experience

A shared component library provides a way to create reusable, consistently styled user experiences across applications, but there are tradeoffs.