Insights
Thoughts, ideas and opinions on all things software strategy, design, and development – from the emerging tech experts at Revelry
Here’s How We Survived a Two Week Fire Drill
Speaking up about potential challenges is a normal and important part of our process. When a teammate raises a fire drill, available or relevant teammates participate in the topic thread. Sometimes, we resolve the issue in a few minutes. And other times, we identify a major challenge and take the conversation to the product owner to discuss next steps.
How to Take Your Pair Programming Skills to the Next Level
If you take a cross-section of developers, you’ll find some very mixed opinions about pairing. Some devs hate it. Some devs write blog posts about how great it is. Why is this? Let’s chat about why pair programming is awesome, and what you can do to level up your skills.
Vim + VS Code = <3
Choosing a text editor is a personal thing, but here’s how using Vim with VS Code has made me a very happy software engineer.
How, Why, and When: The Elements of an Effective Ticket Comment
We have daily standups. We tried adding a thing called a daily 4:20. But in the end, we decided to improve our ticket comment writing game. And Aline led the charge on the how and the why.
How To Immediately Dismiss The Numerical Keypad in React Native
If you have ever done mobile development in React Native, chances are you have used a TextInput. And, you’ve probably also used the numerical version of TextInput to create a numerical keypad.
History of Virtual Reality, Part 2: AR/VR in Digital Entertainment
For 200 years, VR technology progressed but was stymied by limitations in innovation. In Part 2 of this 3-part series, Curtis introduces you to the major players in Silicon Valley who moved VR forward.
“Put It On the Blockchain”: How Bitcoin Technology Is Revolutionizing Everything
You’re not alone. Jason has a lot of smart friends who are into cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. And he wanted to know what it is to get excited about, because blockchain technology is about to change everything.
Get on the Google Drive Bus
It’s safe to say that Google is a household name. If you’ve never heard of it, let me help you. Despite the fact that…
Construct Histograms with Functional JavaScript
Jonathan shares code samples that prove how functional programming helped resolve some coding challenge problems much faster, and with fewer lines of code, than more imperative approaches would have — even for more imperative languages such as JavaScript.
Using SCSS to Dynamically Change CSS Font Color Based on Background
Blaze’s heart was so happy the day she discovered the ability to change font color based on the lightness or darkness of the background. She shares with you the magic of SCSS in this detailed post.
Confessions of a 50-Year-Old Software Apprentice
At age 50, I was hired as a software apprentice at Revelry Labs after retiring from a 23-year career in finance. Here’s why… and how it’s going.
Impostor Syndrome: Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Working in a team requires the members to all contribute their own set of knowledge to accomplish a goal. It’s unlikely that a team would be composed of members that share the same knowledge base. Stop worrying and love the bomb.
Save Time by Automating Build Pipelines with Fastlane
Here at Revelry we have looked to automating our deploy process to save time by cutting down on some of those manual actions. Enter fastlane. Fastlane is a collection of tools that can be used to develop what they call “lanes” that define a build and deployment pipeline.
Building Remote Office Culture with a Watercooler Slack Channel
By using the #watercooler channel in Slack, we’re able to get to know our coworkers and expose our personalities. This is how we create great office culture.
5 of The Best Board Games for Software Engineers
Many elements of software development can be found in these 5 board games that enthusiast Brad Huber has carefully selected for your review. Have a look!