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The Kanban 10 Commandments
Learn how using Kanban as an agile methodology can streamline and approve your team's workflow.
Raw Websockets in Phoenix
At Binary Noggin, we frequently use Phoenix Channels to build applications. Although Phoenix Channels are cool, they aren't always needed when integrating with clients. Sometimes a raw websocket...
4 Tips for Adapting to Failure
Learning from failure is the key to success.
7 Tips for Retro Facilitators
“The most important requirement for running a retro is believing that everyone did the best they could with the information they had.” - Amos King I’ve spent the last several months learning how...
3 Business Benefits of Open Source Software
We’ve all been there: It’s time to start outlining that new project and begin weighing your technology options. Should you go with the popular commercial software or use the new open source...
Saving the Day with Secure Static Files in Phoenix
Over the years, strategies to secure static files have ranged from feasible (but slow) to downright laughable. Storing the files in the database and treating them like any other secure data seems fair but leads to performance problems as the database has to shuttle copious amounts of information.
Introduction to Agile Methodologies
Agile methodologies allow you to not only respond to change but to also learn from the experience—as well as better collaborate with clients and create the best solutions.
When Technology Challenges are Organizational Challenges
Spoiler alert: They’re always organizational.
Tips and Tricks for Keeping Elixir Projects Up To Date
Elixir has grown significantly since its inception in 2012 and has proven to be an effective programming language in a variety of industries. From gaming to food and beverage companies to...
BLE + Elixir
My absolute favorite part of Elixir/Erlang is Binary Pattern Matching. While working on the new BLE Library for Elixir, I've had to implement a ton of protocols that are part of the Bluetooth...
Media Appearances
Elixir Outlaws Podcast
Elixir Outlaws is an informal discussion about interesting things happening in Elixir. Our goal is to capture the spirit of a conference hallway discussion in a podcast.
Episode 101: Bright and Tight
Amos and Chris discuss error handling and when it’s appropriate to “let it crash.”
Episode 100: Pop-Tartare
Amos, Chris and Anna celebrate their 100th episode and talk about their favorite moments from the show.
Episode 99: Big Tubes
This week Amos and Chris discuss behaviors and protocols, and when to use both.
