A Simple Leader Election Solution for Kubeadm in an AWS Auto Scaling Group
At Revelry, we use kubeadm to build our Kubernetes clusters. Here’s the four-step process we used to setup and test kubeadm in an AWS ASG.
Continue Reading Software Engineer Apprenticeship: The Definitive Guide
This is a complete guide to preparing for and landing a software engineer apprenticeship—that leads to a full-time job! If you want to pursue a career as a software engineer but don’t know where to start, this guide will outline a solid game plan you can follow chapter by chapter or skip around and take […]
Continue ReadingMy Favorite Functions and Patterns: Function Clauses in Elixir
Elixir is far too generous. I realize how cossetted I am when I go to use function clauses in JavaScript. Because you can’t do that. I personally detest if statements, along with case — perhaps to a fault. Function clauses redeem me. Why? Because there is lawtable by which I abide: Let the complexity of […]
Continue ReadingMeet Jennifer Baldwin: Work, Family, Food, Love
I came to Revelry after a 10+ year career in the hospitality industry. I had arrived at a point professionally where I was ready to “get uncomfortable”, learn, and go in another direction. When the opportunity came up to officially join Revelry, all signs pointed to yes. So I jumped in.
Continue Reading7 Pro Tips for Context Switching Without Losing Momentum
Our process requires trust and skill at context switching. Here are the best ways to make it easy for yourself and others to switch tasks and cope with juggling project work.
Continue Reading9 Common UX Design Mistakes That Will Confuse Your User [and How To Fix!]
Although we might not be able to anticipate and avoid every user’s pain points, we can minimize by avoiding these common UX design mistakes.
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