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Swift • Dec 30, 2020

Handling Audio Sessions with Bluetooth in Swift for iOS

It's important to properly configure and handle audio sessions for iOS apps that deal with audio. Otherwise, there could be unintended behavior.

Project & Team Management • Dec 29, 2020

3 Things I Wish Developers Understood About Communicating with Clients

Successful client/consultant relationships take communication and understanding – not just of business needs but of the client representative's situation and needs.

Development Practices • Dec 28, 2020

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.

Growing as Makers • Dec 27, 2020

Using Mind Maps for Technical Planning and Writing

Do you find yourself stuck when starting on a technical challenge or piece of writing? A mind map can you get your thoughts in order.

Evolving the Industry • Dec 26, 2020

Byzantine Failure: The Importance of Consensus Protocols in Distributed & Blockchain Networks

An introduction to Byzantine Fault Tolerance, the ability of a system to resist up to one-third of the nodes failing or acting maliciously.

Evolving the Industry • Dec 23, 2020

Microaggressions: Check Yourself

This post is the third in a four-part series about microaggressions: 4 tips for identifying your microaggressive actions and biases.

Development Practices • Dec 22, 2020

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.

DevOps & System Admin. • Dec 21, 2020

How to Use TypeORM with Webpack

TypeORM and Webpack don't play together nicely out of the box. But with a little bit of webpack magic and conditionals, they can be used together.

Business Practices • Dec 20, 2020

Managing the Sustainable Pace, Expectations, and Work/Life Balance at a Software Consultancy

Companies that adopt a sustainable pace for their teams will find happier people and better results.

Growing as Makers • Dec 19, 2020

Networking Opportunities for Atomic Interns & Employees

I believe the connections one makes at Atomic and in our sphere of influence will be deeper and more meaningful than one could get at a large company.

Growing as Makers • Dec 18, 2020

4 Fun Twitter Handles that Teach Coding

Finding a community of fun, passionate developers and accessible educational resources on Twitter really helped me understand and find my place in the industry.

Evolving the Industry • Dec 17, 2020

Microaggressions: Catch 22

This post is the second in a four-part series about microaggressions: three approaches to responding to microaggressions in the workplace.