Insights
Thoughts, ideas and opinions on all things software strategy, design, and development – from the emerging tech experts at Revelry
Command Your Command Line (OSX Terminal edition)
Working in Terminal is faster and easier when you set up your bash profile with these awesome shortcuts and tricks that you can install yourself.
Quick Setup for Testing Explorer in a Virtual Machine
You’ve tested. You’ve deployed. Your work is out in the wild. Then – WHAT IS THAT on your bug report? Oh… You have users on Internet Explorer. Jason shares how to test using Windows Virtual Machine on the MacBook.
Team Building is a Great Practice and a Solid Sales Strategy
As a software solutions company, Revelry brings a lot to the table through experience and expertise. These characteristics foster a no-fear approach to completing…
Why Coding Without If-Statements Can Help Make Better Code
Coding without if-statements is one method for learning other ways to structure your code. That doesn’t mean never use if-statements. Being careful with conditional logic makes better code. Here’s why.
Change the Lens: How to Perform Your Own Code Reviews
Review your own code first before sending it for peer reviews. Here’s how to change the lens through which you’re inspecting your code.
Why Your “Bad Questions” Are Good (and Necessary)
Instead of living in fear that you’re the one asking bad questions, consider that your questions will probably lead your team to deliver better outcomes.
Effective Written Communication for Your Team: Murder Ambiguity
It may be simple to use pronouns like “this, that, these, those, and they”, but Thomas Knoll says that these are ambiguous and dangerous words. And you should murder them.
Revelry Labs is Named to the Prestigious Inc. 5000
It’s our first year making our mark on the prestigious Inc. 5000!
Don’t Use JSON as a Configuration File Format (Unless You Have To)
Don’t use JSON as a configuration file format, unless you have to. Here are all the reasons why – and what to use instead.
Cross-browser Testing: Best Practices and Useful Resources
A great way to save hours of time is to always keep cross-browser best practices in mind throughout the process of developing a new site.
Write Better Software Tests with this Git Stash Trick
If you write tests after you wrote the code, it’s hard to be 100% the tests are legit… If they wouldn’t have failed without the code you just wrote, they’re basically useless.
Testing Time-Based Ethereum Smart Contracts in Solidity Without a Test Suite
If your contract revolves around time as a key mechanic, you’ll find yourself waiting for extended periods of time or frequently missing important time windows as you switch back and forth from code editor to wallet.
Strong Types of Pattern Matching in Elixir
There are various ways to define the shape of the data you expect. This post shows the various forms pattern matching can take in Elixir.
Meet Jason Pollentier: Software Engineer and Natural Creator
Jason says, “Revelry has always been on my radar as a company that works for the community and hires amazing people.”
Gerard Ramos Accepted into Forbes Technology Council
Gerard Ramos, founder and CEO of Revelry Labs has been accepted into the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and…