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  1. Back to Basics: Boolean Expressions

    Write Boolean expressions using operators instead of if/else for a more readable outcome.

    Joël Quenneville
    June 28, 2021
    • Back To Basics
    • Ruby
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  2. KISSing It: On Revisiting Old Code

    One of the many things that’s cringeworthy but worth it.

    EJ Mitchell
    January 4, 2021
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  3. Confirm your changes at the end of a git rebase

    It’s not always obvious what changed in your code after a git rebase. This tool makes changes more visible and helps you undo them if needed.

    Jonas Meinerz
    April 28, 2020
    • Git
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  4. Building your product: from zero to MVP

    If you’re about to build your MVP product, you may, like the rest of us, have some trouble getting started. Here’s what we recommend.

    Devin Jameson and Anthony Moffa
    April 24, 2020
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    Join a panel of our experts as they answer your pre-submitted questions and share favorite tools, tips, and more for remote working in these challenging times.

    Kyle Fiedler
    March 26, 2020
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