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Developer Tools • Sep 16, 2021

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.

Developer Tools • Sep 15, 2021

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.

Developer Tools • Sep 14, 2021

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.

Developer Tools • Sep 13, 2021

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.

Workplace • Sep 12, 2021

Chicago’s New MPs on Growing in the City, The Power of Pairs, and Transplanting Culture

Jordan Schaenzle and Rebecca Canterbury will lead the Atomic Object Chicago office as managing partners, shaping the firm’s presence in the city.

Business Practices • Sep 11, 2021

Educating Your Team About Your Business

For the last 10 years, we’ve been teaching our team about Atomic’s business dynamic and financials through an annual training called the Econ of AO.

UX & Design • Sep 10, 2021

Pairing with a Developer to Design an App – Part One

Product designers and developers commonly have a push and pull relationship, but what happens when they decide on pairing to design an app?

Project & Team Management • Sep 08, 2021

Bringing a Team Together – 5 Things to Do at the Beginning of a Project

The beginning of a project can be overwhelming. Here are five things I like to do to figure out how to get started and how to keep the team moving.

Software Science • Sep 07, 2021

Spectral Clustering: Where Machine Learning Meets Graph Theory

We can leverage topics in graph theory and linear algebra through a machine learning algorithm called spectral clustering.

Project & Team Management • Sep 05, 2021

Advice for Scrum Masters Joining New Teams

Any scrum master new to a team would be eager to introduce improvements. But try to remember it’s not about you – first, focus on your team.

Project & Team Management • Sep 04, 2021

Research, Design, & Planning: Key Benefits and Deliverables

The RDP phase is a critical investment in time and energy that enables Atomic’s clients and teams to ensure things go smoothly throughout the project.

Extracurricular Activities • Sep 03, 2021

How to Run Home Assistant via LinuxServer.io’s Docker Image

Home Assistant is a fantastic tool for muxing home devices and services. This post is about how to run Home Assistant via LinuxServer.io’s Docker Image.