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ActiveRecord Eager Loading with Query Objects and Decorators

How can you plug complex, multi-model SQL queries into ActiveRecord models so that you can use them in your views?
Joe Ferris
September 19, 2014
- Web
- Rails
- SQL
- Performance
Real World JSON Parsing with Swift

Last time, we looked at using concepts from Functional Programming and...
Tony DiPasquale
September 18, 2014
- iOS
- Swift
Use Git Hooks to Automate Necessary but Annoying Tasks

Certain tasks like updating dependencies or migrating a database must be done...
Sean Doyle
September 17, 2014
- Git
- Open Source
- Unix
- Shell
Hound Reviews CoffeeScript For Style Violations

In addition to Ruby files, Hound can now review CoffeeScript code for style violations using CoffeeLint.
Dan Croak
September 17, 2014
- News
- Web
- Hound
- CoffeeScript
Postgres Window Functions

Take your queries to the next level with window functions.
Simon Taranto
September 16, 2014
- Web
- Performance
- PostgreSQL
- SQL
Using Gestalt Principles for Natural Interactions

Use psychology and visual design to create an intuitive experience.
Carolann Bonner
September 15, 2014
- User Interface
- Design
How to Find Missing or Unused I18n Translations

While I18n is a great tool for quick copy changes, translation files can...
Jessie Young
September 12, 2014
- Web
- Rails
- I18n
Say Hello to thoughtbot at Denver Startup Week

Places and talks during startup week.
Desi McAdam
September 12, 2014
- News
- Denver
Write Reliable, Asynchronous Integration Tests With Capybara

We’ve come to rely on integration tests as part of a balanced testing...
Joe Ferris
September 10, 2014
- Web
- Rails
- JavaScript
- Testing
Pluralizing I18n Translations in Your Rails Application

How to clean up your Rails views with I18n’s built-in pluralization tools.
Jessie Young
September 9, 2014
- Web
- Rails
- I18n
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