NicholasOk Rails, you winJust half a year ago, I was in a new job, picking up a new language / framework, and frankly, mildly depressed. I hated Ruby (why are there…Mar 6, 2019Mar 6, 2019
NicholasFrom Django to Rails: Models and MigrationsPersonal notes contrasting vanilla Django 1.9+ and Rails 5.1+ approaches.Oct 4, 2018Oct 4, 2018
NicholasDebugging with the Rails ConsoleThe Rails console can be really helpful for quickly testing specific methods, instead of pouring through backtraces in a view or an API…Sep 19, 2018Sep 19, 2018
NicholasMusings on a SaleExpect there to be further negotiation (i.e. change in offer)— even if you have a prior verbal or written agreement. Sometimes it’s not in…Sep 11, 2018Sep 11, 2018
NicholasAll the Ruby::ColonsComing from Python and JavaScript to Ruby, it took me a while (thanks, Stack Overflow) to understand how colons (:) were used. For example:Aug 1, 2018Aug 1, 2018
NicholasDay 162: They know better!Product Managers chart the where, not the how.Jul 16, 2014Jul 16, 2014