codenodeHow to Fork Your Own Github RepositoryLet’s say you want to fork your own Github repository and do further work on the repository as a new project (not just as a working branch…3 min read·Jun 14, 2017----
codenodeWeekchangers: It’s the Little ThingsEvery week, we come across nuggets that help us see our work differently. When I’m coding, that might be a cool tutorial or StackOverflow…1 min read·Aug 22, 2016----
codenodeHow to Flip / Scale / Bold and Otherwise Style Your Fontawesome IconsSo your app is using Fontawesome icons but they look just like every other app’s and you need something more custom. I was in the same boat…4 min read·Jul 22, 2016--1--1
codenode10 Tips for Eager Loading to Avoid n+1 Queries in RailsEager loading to prevent n+1 queries is great if you know how to do it! However, the syntax and use cases can be a little nuanced. Here are…2 min read·Jul 7, 2016--6--6
codenodeHow to Use remote: true to Make Ajax Calls in RailsThe Rails documentation for remote: true is great at explaining how to add the helper to your views. It does not, however, fully explain…5 min read·Jun 30, 2016--8--8
codenodeFast, Clientside Sorting of Complex DOM Elements in Javascript with jQuery SelectorsWhen presenting users with a long list of records from which to make a selection, they appreciate a sorting option!7 min read·Jun 29, 2016----
codenodeHow to Add Live Media Previews to Rails Forms with JavaScriptYou know how links, images, and videos are instantly rendered in Facebook post drafts before you even hit publish? Doesn’t it feel like…6 min read·Jun 22, 2016--1--1
codenodeHow to Add a Google Font to a Web ApplicationFonts! What fun. A good font makes a good first impression. Think about it. We process the emotional gist of a font (smart! cute! cheery…5 min read·May 24, 2016----
codenodeI, For One, Welcome Our New Bot OverlordsIf you’ve ever called customer service and dealt with a recorded voice menu, you’ve used primitive artificial intelligence bots. If you’ve…9 min read·May 10, 2016----
codenodeHow to Access Amazon’s Product API in RubyOne of my hopes and dreams for Flatiron School was learning how to develop with APIs, especially Amazon’s API. After a few example labs in…9 min read·Apr 25, 2016--5--5