November 2014
Let's Simplify Ruby
I want to make Ruby better by making it smaller. Who wants to help?
Teaching Your Database New Tricks
Databases don’t come with complex field types like an image. That doesn’t mean we can’t store them in our database anyway.
String Interpolation: The Bad Parts
String interpolation in Ruby is great. It’s one of those niceties that I really miss whenever I venture into JavaScript land. But watch out! There are some lesser known “features” of Ruby’s string interpolation that can burn you… badly.
Wet Paint: Redesigning Dead Man’s Snitch
Wherein Victor offers reflections on redesigning the app to improve usability and aesthetics.