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25 Oct 2017
We're always eager to try new 3rd-party applications when one of our clients' apps needs a new feature. Here's how we evaluate which tool to use.
20 Oct 2017
We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our clients. Here's the story of how we partnered with an international moving insurance company, Pac Global, to maintain and eventually redesign their app.
19 Oct 2017
Looking for a Ruby gem to accomplish a specific function in your app? Check out Awesome Ruby, an open-source directory of Ruby gems sorted by capability.
9 Oct 2017
A few weeks ago, we gave you a breakdown of the basics behind user stories. Now that you know what they are and how to write effective user stories, there’s one more thing to learn: How to avoid writing bad ones.
21 Sep 2017
We recently achieved the top spot in Clutch.co's list of Portland's Best Web Developers. Here's how that list is created and why we're particularly proud of this accomplishment.
22 Aug 2017
Your terminal is a blank slate for parsing and navigating a wide range of information. Over the years, I’ve set up a few shortcuts in my terminal that save me time during projects, cut down on keystrokes, and reduce errors for some repeated commands. Here are my favorites.
6 Jun 2017
As one of the team members at Planet Argon who handles incoming requests for project opportunities, I’m often fielded the question, “what does a typical web application cost?” Like a good software engineer, my response is, “it depends.”
24 May 2017
Ruby on Rails version 5.x is out – but is your app up to date? Here are the details on why you should upgrade your Rails app, and some resources to help you get started.
22 May 2017
The world of online security is more prominent than ever. In a world of malware, ransomware, and hacking, it's important to keep your website secure. If you're in the healthcare space, we've put together a guide to keep your online patient health information safe. Check it out.
1 May 2017
Five weeks flew by too quickly! Last Friday, our two interns from Epicodus had their last day with Planet Argon. During their time with our Rails development team, James and Tracie were able to work on real-life applications. On his last day, James put together a list of five things he learned during his Rails internship with Planet Argon. Check them out!
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