Atomic Spin

Test-driven development often doesn't take advantage of strong type systems. In this post I show how Kent Beck's Money example can be improved with types.

Functional Programming • Dec 09, 2014

More Typing, Less Testing: TDD with Static Types, Part 1

Test-driven development started with dynamic, object-oriented languages. Does TDD work with static types? Yes, but types should replace tests when possible.

Personal Optimization • Dec 08, 2014

Dealing with Project Bumps – Get Mad, Get Over it, Get Smarter

When trouble comes, you can keep your sanity by remembering that bad stuff happens, reacting appropriately, and then making the most of it.

Ruby • Dec 07, 2014

Ember-Style Computed Properties in Ruby Gamebox

Figuring out how to use Ember-style computed properties in Ruby Gamebox.

Personal Optimization • Dec 06, 2014

Keeping a Non-Backlog To-Do List with Todoist

Todoist is for what I call minor-miscellaneous items like: “Propose a new time for Greg’s meeting request” or “Ship circuit board to Frank."

Ruby • Dec 05, 2014

Automating Artifact Generation on Capybara(-Webkit) Failures with Autopsy

Reviews common process of investigating test failures and the Autopsy gem for automating generating useful artifacts.

Development Practices • Dec 04, 2014

Empowering Our Clients to Deploy Their Own Apps

Giving out customer the keys to deployment has been gratifying and liberating--I highly recommend you try it on your own projects.

Growing as Makers • Dec 03, 2014

Growing Developers and Designers into Leaders

It takes much more than technical skill to bring a complex project to fruition. But what does "leadership" really mean at a place with little hierarchy?