Newsletters

PostgreSQL 9.5: UPSERT, Row Level Security, and Big Data

January 17, 2016

This week’s newsletter highlights PostgreSQL 9.5's exciting features, including UPSERT and Row Level Security, a new Rails project for versioned views, and guides on security, testing, and optimizing Ruby HTTP requests.

Why 451?

January 10, 2016

This week’s issue explores the significance of the 451 status code, offers refactoring tips to improve code structure, and discusses HTTP/2's impact on Ruby. Plus, discover how to migrate from ActiveRecord seamlessly.

rbenv 1.0.0

January 03, 2016

This week's newsletter features a deep dive into Ruby with Grape Gem, Rails 5 updates, Postgres 9.5 highlights, and a look at OS.js for web desktops. Plus, tips on WebSockets and Zopfli for bandwidth savings.

Rails 5.0.0.beta1

December 27, 2015

This week’s newsletter dives into Rails 5.0.0.beta1 and offers a guide for upgrading from 4.2, insights on Rails 5 attributes, and tips for better logging. Plus, explore Ruby 2.3.0 and its improvements.

How to Test Multithreaded Code

December 20, 2015

This week’s newsletter features insights on testing multithreaded code, the art of refactoring, CSS layout systems, Ruby updates, and effective technical writing. Dive in for expert advice and new techniques.

Rails 4.2.5 and 4.1.14 have been released!

December 13, 2015

This week, we cover the latest Rails updates, dive into Ruby heap dumps, explore HTTP/2 tools, and discuss bulk imports in Rails. Plus, insights on CSS variables, Rails strong parameters, and web security tips.

OutSystems/AutoAnimations

December 06, 2015

This week’s issue features tools and insights for developers: explore automatic JavaScript animations, optimize webfonts for speed, and learn about effective Vim spell-checking. Plus, discover career paths and productivity tips in Ruby.

A Simple feature toggle for a Rails app - Arkency Blog

November 29, 2015

This week’s newsletter features insights on feature toggles in Rails, essential skills for technical leaders, PostgreSQL JOIN mechanics, rollback strategies, and testing Rails background workers. Dive in for valuable resources.

five-star

November 22, 2015

This week’s curated issue features a Ruby rating library, insights from Satya Nadella on diversity in tech, microservices in Rails, and the latest in Active Record and RSpec. Plus, tips for effective TDD and role-based authorization.

Rush — A UNIX Shell in Ruby

November 15, 2015

This week's issue features a Ruby-based UNIX shell, Rails updates, Docker deployment for apps, insights on the Law of Demeter, and tips for maintaining focus as a programmer. Plus, discover Ruby 2.3.0 previews.

Making lemonade

November 08, 2015

This week’s newsletter covers team management insights, useful Ruby tricks, a new Rails admin dashboard, tech stack considerations, and JavaScript execution methods. Dive in for tips to enhance your development journey.

Deploying Your Docker Rails App

November 01, 2015

This week’s issue features insights on deploying Docker Rails apps, CSS pitfalls to avoid, Agile vs. Waterfall, testing under low bandwidth, and finding missing translations with i18n-tasks. Plus, tips on ActiveRecord and a lightweight shell workspace manager.

Is Web Crypto Really Doomed? I bet $100!

October 25, 2015

This week, dive into the world of web performance with insights on in-browser cryptography, the benefits of legacy applications, and tips for Chrome DevTools. Plus, explore Trix, an open-source WYSIWYG editor.

Programming in a Mad Max Wasteland

October 18, 2015

This week, dive into programming's evolution, tackle memory leaks on Heroku, and streamline your Rails app with essential checklists. Plus, learn about Bootstrap 4 installation and creating cross-platform apps with Electron.

Git Large File Storage v1.0

October 11, 2015

In this issue, explore Git Large File Storage for versioning big files, build a Sinatra-like framework, and dive into ES6 proxies. Plus, tips on UI testing, Ruby hashes, CSRF in Rails, and fast page loads.

Chasing the shiny and new

October 04, 2015

This week's newsletter dives into the importance of mastering core skills over chasing trends, explores PostgreSQL window functions in Rails, and offers innovative ways to enhance coding practices and team communication.

Learn Enough Command Line to Be Dangerous

September 27, 2015

This week’s newsletter features insights on command line skills, Rails app examples, and best practices for app development. Plus, explore tips for building JSON APIs and handling data with Redis. Don’t miss out.

Create record if it does not exist in ActiveRecord

September 20, 2015

In this issue, explore essential resources like Docker basics, Ruby debugging tips, and insights into ES6 proxies. Plus, learn how to enhance your React Native app for Android. Dive in for valuable knowledge.

Typed Arrays in ECMAScript 6

September 13, 2015

This week’s issue features insights on Typed Arrays in ES6, test-driven product design, managing logs, and more. Discover tips on Git, Rails 5 updates, and even Docker images for Ruby apps.

Good Tech Lead, Bad Tech Lead

September 06, 2015

This week’s newsletter features insights on tech leadership, DevTools tips, Ember Rails testing, and the latest in RubyMotion. Plus, explore best practices for React on Rails and more.