Insights
Thoughts, ideas and opinions on all things software strategy, design, and development – from the emerging tech experts at Revelry
![nodejs](https://revelrylabs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/nodejs.jpg)
NodeJS, an Elixir Library for Calling Node.js Functions
Having this Elixir-to-Node bridge allows us to use a tried-and-tested JavaScript library for our app while we get our Elixir client off the ground.
![algebra in code](https://revelrylabs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/algebra-in-code.jpg)
Doing Algebra in Code: Looking Past the Details To Focus on the Math
The hard part of this was recognizing the algebra beneath layers of domain-specific business rules.
![the only designer](https://revelrylabs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/the-only-designer.jpg)
Managing Large Projects When You’re the Only Designer on the Team
I’m pretty lucky to work with a larger overall company that includes a larger design team, so I can count on them for a second eye. But if you’re working on a small startup and you’re the only designer there, have no fear. It can get overwhelming, but I’m here to help.
![IPFS](https://revelrylabs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IPFS.jpg)
Replacing HTTP: A Brief Summary of IPFS
Before investing heavily into the entire IPFS infrastructure, you’ll need to wade through the misconceptions and the fud (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt).
![feedback loops](https://revelrylabs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/feedback-loops.jpg)
Optimizing Feedback Loops for Iterative Agile Development
The team that seeks out feedback and views it as an asset rather than a slap in the face is the team that delivers real value to clients.
![update your terminal](https://revelrylabs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/terminal.jpg)
Show Your Terminal Some Love ❤️
Tweak your environment regularly. Try something new, and improve your productivity. One thing that definitely deserves some care is the terminal/shell.
![VR metaverse](https://revelrylabs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/metaverse.jpg)
History of Virtual Reality, Part 3: Welcome to the Metaverse
I, for one, am looking forward to the dawn of the metaverse, and I hope to see all of you on the other side.
![merge conflicts](https://revelrylabs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/merge-conflicts.jpg)
Tips and Advice for Dealing with Merge Conflicts
I was lying in bed this morning planning the best way to handle a merge conflict I know is coming with a colleague’s PR today, and I realized I’d like to know a couple of tricks for certain situations. Here they are:
![git history](https://revelrylabs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/git-history.jpg)
How to Make Git History Useful to Humans
Make sure you’re doing this consistently, because down the line it makes a big difference to somebody digging through git history.
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“Call Your Shots” and Other SEAL Team Leadership Skills We Embody at Revelry
Everyone is a leader at Revelry, and it’s because we let the process take the lead. Hang on though – we’re not cultists. When the process doesn’t fit, we allow ourselves and our team to change it up. We make the process work for us when necessary, not the other way around.
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