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The correct analogy for Open Source
Open source isn't a car — it's busking. On funding, sustainability, and why Varvet keeps releasing things in the hope someone finds them useful.
How Cypress will make you love frontend testing
Cypress is a batteries-included testing framework for web interfaces. Easy setup, familiar syntax, and a visual debugging tool that makes testing a natural part of development.
Handle secret credentials in Ruby On Rails
A simple strategy for handling sensitive data in Rails apps using YAML config files, .gitignore, and the econfig gem.
Working with time zones in Ruby on Rails
A guide to time zone pitfalls in Rails: parsing, querying, multiple user zones, and a cheat sheet of DOs and DON'Ts.
Capybara and testing APIs
Capybara simulates user behaviour — it was never designed for testing APIs. Use RackTest for API testing and Capybara for user interactions.

