Topics discussed in the chat room this week
The Weekly Orbit
28 Feb 2014
Articles
Lessons from Planet Argon Junior Developers
27 Feb 2014
Planet Argon hired two Epicodus graduates as junior Ruby on Rails developers: Abby Smalls and Ana Tighe. I took some time to sit down with them and see how things are going so far. It was great talking to them about their experiences starting as junior developers here. We touched on some interesting points, including company culture, favorite apps, music, and some insights for people interested in development.
Future Talk with Sandi Metz
27 Feb 2014
Sandi Metz explained her 5 rules (and why they matter) at Future Talk at New Relic on Monday the 24th.
Javelin Security Launches
24 Feb 2014
We are excited to announce the launch of Javelin Security, a computer security service that simulates real-world attacks on a company’s security infrastructure, designed to reveal the weaknesses and provide the tools to strengthen it.
Easy search and filtering in Rails
21 Feb 2014
Justin Weiss posted a great article on how you can add quick and easy filtering for Rails models without bloating your controllers or models beyond adding scopes here
Tips for prospective Juniors
13 Feb 2014
Entering the field as a Junior Developer can be intimidating. Here are a couple of experiences I found important in my preparation to making the transition into full time development.
The Pros and Cons of Modular Sass
7 Jan 2014
In the past year or so, the front-end developers at Planet Argon have taken more of a modular approach to writing CSS. This means writing CSS in a way that promotes forward-thinking, scalability, and ease of development. Before I get into the pros and cons, here’s a quick example of the difference between a modular and non-modular approach.
Oceanscape Network Launched!
16 Dec 2013
Welcome all Young Explorers! We are excited to announce the launch of Oregon Aquarium’s Oceanscape Network, an online community for youth, teachers and the Aquarium to promote marine conservation, scientific inquiry and a sense of stewardship for our planet’s oceans.
A New Take on McMenamins History
1 Dec 2013
McMenamins History gets a new design, featuring the history department news, events and engaging the community to share their stories.
New and Improved Bagdad Theater
15 Nov 2013
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of the newly-renovated Bagdad Theater, as well as the launch of bagdadmovies.com, the internet home of one of Portland oldest and most beloved theaters.