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Features

  • RubyMotion
    by Clay Allsopp
    Clay shows how Ruby and Objective-C can coexist in iOS app development.
  • Deploying with JRuby in the Cloud
    by Joe Kutner
    If you’ve been hesitant to switch to JRuby due to lack of familiarity with the JVM, Joe has some good news for you.
  • Estimation is Evil
    by Ron Jeffries
    What you don’t know can hurt you, especially when you convince yourself that you do know it.
  • The Five Cs of Offshore Communications
    by Nick Krym
    Offshore project success often comes down to communication. Chances are, you could be doing it better.
  • Launching a Gonzo Engineering Project
    by Steven K. Roberts
    The legendary gonzo engineer shares his secrets for pursuing crazy dreams and succeeding in this series.
  • Flashback
    by Michael Swaine
    Mike was going through his files and found a 1983 interview with Bill Gates about writing and selling his first BASIC.

Departments

  • Up Front
    by Michael Swaine
    Ruby Is Twenty
  • Choice Bits
    We follow Twitter so you don’t have to.
  • Becoming a Self-Certified Pomodoro Master
    by Matthias Günther
    Using the Pomodoro Technique, developed by Francesco Cirillo, you work in focused sprints throughout the day. Matthias Günther delivers Pomodoro wisdom in short sprints on this series.
  • The Quiz
    by Michael Swaine
    A monthly diversion at least peripherally related to programming.
  • Calendar
    Want to meet one of our authors face-to-face? Here’s where they’ll be in the coming months.
  • Shady Illuminations
    by John Shade
    Did the analysts who caused Apple’s stock drop also cast Ashton Kutcher to play Jobs?
  • But Wait, There’s More...
    Coming attractions and where to go from here.

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