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Written content to help you along your web development journey, without forgetting to have some fun along the way.
Inherited Class-Level Utilities in Ruby
The difference between Ruby's class and class instance variables, and how you can use them to abstract functionality from inherited classes.
Find the Source of a Ruby Method's "Super"
It can be helpful when debugging to know what "super" is actually calling.
Take On More Than You Can Handle
You need to know what you limit is. But you won't find it unless you push toward the boundaries.
I Don't Hate People, I'm Efficient
In-person meetings are, for the most part, a waste of efficiency, especially when attendees have to drive to get to the meeting. I avoid them when possible.
Being "Busy" Isn't An Excuse
We're all busy. All the time. You aren't busier than anyone else. You just need to learn how to communicate why you can't (or couldn't) do something.
Use Inline Style Attributes on SVG Elements to Avoid Overwriting Styles
When SVGs starting looking weird on your website, it might be because their styles are being overwritten.
Learn by Solving Solved Problems
It's important to revisit the learning process every once in awhile. It strengthens the core of your abilities and can help prevent you from getting stuck going through the motions.
3 Reasons Why Turbolinks Is Not Worth The Effort
Turbolinks is a great idea in theory, but it comes with enough problems to offset its benefits.
2 Reasons Why I Don't Use Mint.com For Budgeting
I've gone back to Mint.com a few times because it's supposed to be the best of the best. But I just can't get past these two issues.
Access A Deleted Class In A Rails Migration
Sometimes you need to get to a class that you have deleted or renamed within a migration file. Here's how you do it.