Topics discussed in the chat room this week
The Weekly Orbit - What We're Talking About
14 Mar 2014
Articles
CKEditor and Word Counts
4 Mar 2014
In a project we’re currently working on, we created a form builder that could publish complex forms that include features such as:
- Logic that can be applied to different fields, sections and pages
- Configurable validations
- Word counts by field, section or complete form
- Option to allow some textareas to have WYSIWYG content
It's the small things...HipChat's HEX swatches
4 Mar 2014
Several months ago, our team left Campfire and entered HipChat for all internal conversations project, team, or cute kitten related. There are a few great things about using HipChat, but one of my favorite’s as a designer is this; adding a swatch of any HEX code. This feature not only provides my teammate with the code to add for a color, but also provides more context when we are collaborating. It’s a small thing, but sometimes, the small things just make life a little better.
What are the small things you like about the tools you use?
The Weekly Orbit
28 Feb 2014
Topics discussed in the chat room this week
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.