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Adding Disallowed Deprecations to Rails 6.1
Eliminating deprecation warnings is an important part of the Rails upgrade process. Disallowed Deprecations in Rails 6.1 provides a way to ensure deprecations don't get reintroduced once they've been removed from your codebase. -
Humane Code Reviews
The best pull request reviews are a communication tool. Demonstrate leadership, establish healthier communication, and create stronger relationships with a deliberate approach to PR reviews. -
5 for 5000: Find your Leading Indicators
It's easy to tune out talk of metrics and spreadsheets, but one of the best ways to ensure long-term success is to uncover the numbers that signal future events while there's time to act on them -
5 for 5000: Do Right by Everyone
Cutthroat competitive tactics are one way to run a business, but you'll go further by putting in the time to find a way for everyone to come out ahead -
5 for 5000: Profits are Good, Actually
The most common ways the press touts success—fundraising, headcount, revenue—don't forecast a company's future prospects. Profitability is a better predictor of long-term viability -
5 for 5000: The Customer is Usually Right
Most founders are strong-willed about the design of their products and services, but many fall for the myth that they know better than their customers. They're usually wrong about that. -
5 for 5000: Widen the Goalposts for Success
Nobody tells you when you start a company that YOU get to define success. Here's some advice on making success easier for yourself while ensuring you have a meaningful impact that you'll be proud of -
The Impact of Language in Tech
I had a bit of an "aha!" moment recently as I was writing a message about a sensitive subject in a Slack channel. I wanted to use a few specific words to talk about how my post might be "misunderstood" or "misinterpreted." A moment before I sent the message, though, I realized I was about to step into dangerous territory. -
XYB (Examine Your Buckets)
Another major corporation is in the news for data loss. Don't let your company be next. XYB - Examine your buckets! -
What Can You Do in 6 Weeks?
When planning for a cycle in Shape Up, the biggest question is what you can do in 6 weeks. A well designed pitch shapes a problem in a way that it can be solved in 6 weeks.
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