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Development Practices • Dec 10, 2019

Commit Your “One-Time-Use” Scripts to Version Control

If you’ve written a script that was intended to be used once, don’t throw it away into the digital trash abyss. Instead, track it in version control.

Embedded Systems • Dec 09, 2019

VS Code for Embedded Development

Embedded development has often lagged behind the trends that drive the software world, particularly with editors. But there is a solution— VS Code.

Choosing Your Team • Dec 08, 2019

Improve Your Programming Challenge by Asking Candidates to Read Code

We included reading code in our programming challenge this year and really loved the results. This article discusses a few ways to try this out.

Evolving the Industry • Dec 07, 2019

Midwest UX 2019: Reframing Reality

Midwest UX 2019 explored the theme “Reframing Reality.” Atomic’s own Bella Olszewski got the change to speak about tidying up design— Marie Kondo-style.

Project & Team Management • Dec 06, 2019

What Makes a Good Scrum Master?

A Scrum Master wears many hats within an organization: project manager, account manager, and product manager. But what does it take to succeed as a Scrum Master?

Project & Team Management • Dec 05, 2019

Cross-Functional Development Teams – A Thought Experiment

Consider a cross-functional development team where product owners, designers, and developers pair together every day.

Extracurricular Activities • Dec 04, 2019

Tips For Building Your First Computer (from Someone Who Just Did)

Building a computer for the first time can be overwhelming and intimidating. Here are a few tips that will help make the process smoother.

Platforms & Languages • Dec 03, 2019

Android Emulator on CircleCI’s MacOS Executor

The Android Emulator doesn't work in CircleCI's Docker environment. Here's how we made it work in another.

UX/Design Techniques • Dec 02, 2019

Using Sketch Symbols to Build a Dynamic Breadcrumb

Using symbols in Sketch helps maintain consistency when building out design components. But how can we ensure that our breadcrumb component is dynamic?

Personal Optimization • Dec 01, 2019

Mindfulness Hacks For Busy People

Minfulness helps us have healthier, happier lives. You can get started with simple hacks to integrate mindfulness practices into your day.

Growing as Makers • Nov 30, 2019

Be the Best Mentee – Four Ways to Engage Deeply with Your Mentors

Actively engaging in meetings with your mentors and peers is the best way to grow in your career. But how can you engage deeply?

Development Practices • Nov 29, 2019

Keep the Flow Going: Four Tips for Distraction-Free Programming

When you have a backlog of feature work staring you in the face, maintaining flow becomes an invaluable skill. Here are four tips for doing just that.