Insights
Thoughts, ideas and opinions on all things software innovation, strategy, design, and development – from the technology 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 Internet 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.
Why Team Building is a Great Practice and a Solid Sales Strategy
As a solutions company, Revelry brings a lot to the table through experience and expertise. These characteristics foster a no-fear approach to completing the…
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.
Want 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 Absolutely 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.
Developer, Manage Thyself: How to Help Your Project Manager
Here are 8 things Developers can do to balance the effort of communication across entire project sprints.