Network communication in mobile applications nowadays is something normal for almost every app. Much of the information presented in our apps is fetched from the network and then shown to the users in a compelling way. And while we are developing and testing our apps, we usually need some tooling to see what is being […]
Climbing Mount Fuji (3776 meters), Japan’s highest and most prominent mountain, can make for lifelong memories. The mountain itself may look more attractive from afar than from close up, but the views on clear days and the experience of climbing through the early morning hours among hundreds of equally minded hikers from across the world […]
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In this age of endless newfangled organizational tools, the spreadsheet holds firm. Frederick O’Brien explains how, from engineering to design, they can still provide a rock-solid foundation for your work. Part of me can’t believe I’m writing this article. Applying the insights of Leonardo da Vinci or Saul Bass to web design is more my […]
It’s the longest I’ve been away from home (and work) – a whole month, and while I had an absolutley fantastic time, it’s great to be back. First, I taught a workshop in Norway, then after a few days with some dear friends in England. After that my wife flew over to London to meet me, […]
After a lot of hard work, you’ve landed that coveted internship. Now comes the next big challenge: delivering a meaningful project over the summer. Leading a project independently is an opportunity to sharpen your skills, demonstrate your capabilities, and experience personal growth. As you drive the project on your own, the support from your mentor […]
Florence Kelley’s father, William, taught his daughter to read in 1866 using books that chronicled child labor. When she was seven, he had her studying “a terrible little book with woodcuts of children no older than myself, balancing with their arms heavy loads of wet clay on their heads, in brickyards.” And she didn’t just […]
This article is brought to you by Constantino, a renowned company offering premium and affordable website design You have to get creative when you lack a strong visual. This month’s design trends roundup focuses on this concept. Have you ever started a design project that was just hard to show? Or maybe one that didn’t have […]
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Slick 3 is a powerful database access library for Scala that makes working with relational databases easier and more intuitive. Here’s what you need to know: Type-safe queries: Write database queries in Scala and catch errors at compile-time Functional approach: Use Functional Relational Mapping (FRM) for a Scala-friendly database interaction Asynchronous operations: Built on Reactive […]