What makes GraphQL better than (the) REST?
What is GraphQL? The Graph Query Language is an API specification created by Facebook that provides an efficient, declarative and flexible alternative to REST.
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Problem Solving and Learning on the Job as a Software Engineer
A while back several Revelers were chatting in Slack about learning and working as a software engineer. Some interesting ideas were being thrown around…
How to Delegate with Defdelegate
Software engineer and Elixir pro Bryan Joseph explains how to delegate functions to another module with a secret weapon, also knowns as defdelegate.
How to Master Slack for Maximum Productivity and Minimum Annoyance
We communicate as a team on Slack the same way we would via any other form of communication—by following our Core Values.
Implementing Globalization (G11N) in Software Applications
While working on getting a product live in Canada, we have gone through various trials and tribulations getting localization to work. Globalization generally refers to the combination of localization (L10N), and internationalization (I18N).
Getting My Feet Wet with Deep Learning and Word2Vec
After listening to this episode of Practical AI, I got interested in experimenting with Word2Vec. According to wikipedia, Word2vec is a group of related models that…
Improving UX Design with React Native Features
Front-end development for React Native is an entirely different ball game, especially when it comes to styling content, because styles are written in JavaScript. At one point or another, you’ll face challenges like a different markup, style properties, number conversions, boundaries, and lots of weird errors. So Brittany gathered up some resources for you.
TWIL: Attaching IPFS folder to a Stellar Account
Attaching the hash to the folder in IPFS makes it so you can add items to it without having to update the value in the data entry every time something is added to it.
My Favorite Functions and Patterns: Curry
Welcome to the second installation in my series on functions and patterns in functional programming, featuring function: curry, named after Haskell Curry.
Stellar for Practical Blockchain Applications
The Blockchain. I ignored it for so long. Too much hype. Too many stories of fraud. Those things are enough, but I absolutely hated…
Most Common Project Terms at Revelry: Part 2
I’ve chosen this specific list as part of an effort to foster a shared understanding of commonly used terms. This “glossary” doesn’t exist in a vacuum – it can (and should) continue to be challenged and evolve over time as our understanding changes.
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.
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.