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DevOps & System Admin. • Jan 05, 2021

Creating and Using a Local NuGet Package

What a NuGet Package is, how to create one, where to add it locally, and how to consume it from a NuGet feed. This will allow you to quickly create and test your NuGet packages loc

Project & Team Management • Jan 04, 2021

A Simplified Checklist for Technical Backlog Refinement

It's easy to miss important technical details when refining agile user stories. Follow this checklist to make sure your team has the information they need!

Development Practices • Jan 03, 2021

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.

Personal Optimization • Jan 02, 2021

5 Emojis that Help My Team Communicate More Efficiently 📝

Team communication is a challenge under any circumstances. If you and your team are remote, try using emojis to level up your team communication.

Evolving the Industry • Dec 31, 2020

Microaggressions: How to Fight Them in Your Workplace

This post is the fourth in a four-part series about microaggressions: tips for fighting microaggressions in your workplace.

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.