Database
Proxying MS SQL connections using PuTTY
Connecting to a Microsoft SQL Server database isn't too hard, most of the time.
Business
The Art of Sprinting: It’s Not Just for Software Development
Discover how two-week sprints transformed efficiency in the construction industry, adapting Agile methodologies to streamline workflows and improve...
Artificial Intelligence
Leveraging Structs and Generics in the Networking Layer with Swift 4
Swift Talk #1 and #8 introduces an approach (hereinafter al
Machine Learning
Q4 Hackathon Theme: Machine Learning & Data Science
I was dusting off my copy of Ray Kurzweil's The Age of Spiritual Machines tod
Artificial Intelligence
Origin Protection with AWS WAF & Shield
Amazon has been steadily improving their CloudFront CDN offering with WAF (Web Application Firewall) capabilities. This is a great feature, however...
Git
Git: Push All Branches to a New Remote
Learn how to push all Git branches to a new remote without checking out each branch or modifying your working copy.
SaaS Application
Drupal 8: Migrating data from JSON files
The beauty of Drupal 8's built-in Migrate module is its flexibility. Lots of people will likely use it to migrate their Drupal 6 or 7 sites, but...
Business
Maximizing the Value of a Small Team by Maturing Processes and Technology
Transform your small team's efficiency by optimizing the people, process, and technology triangle.
SaaS Application
BackstopJS Part Deux: Javascript Config and Makefile
I’ve written previously about my setup for BackstopJS (which I’m still excited to say is the creator-recommended
Business
Open Source HR, because we need this.
Open Source HR brings tech HR professionals together to tackle challenges, share resources, and foster collaboration with meetups and the...
Content Management System (CMS)
Comparing Drupal, Symfony, and Craft CMS Frameworks
Compare Drupal, Symfony, and Craft CMS to determine the best fit for your business needs in our comprehensive review of these CMS frameworks.
AWS DevOps
Using Serverless Config to Deploy an AWS CloudWatch Dashboard
My team’s most recent project has been really interesting - it’s a JavaScript project that includes using the Serverless Framework to deploy a...
AWS DevOps
DevOpsDays PDX
Insights from DevOpsDays PDX: Discover the significance of DevOps culture, testing, and engagement in enhancing collaborative development practices.
Artificial Intelligence
Importance Of Software Testing
Testing is the first step in determining the quality of software. The testing process is an integral part of development and planning. Sooner or...
Artificial Intelligence
Introducing Our L.A. Office
We are thrilled to formally announce the opening of a new Metal Toad office in Los Angeles!
Business
The Value of a ScrumMaster
The role of a ScrumMaster is crucial for team performance by managing interruptions and fostering communication within Agile project management.
Quality Assurance (QA)
Save You a Search - Protractor Tips
I had trouble with two problems recently: Disabling some features that pop up when test automation is running on Chrome and writing a test that could...
Artificial Intelligence
History of Computer Girls, Part 3: Dorothy!
I've been going around town giving a talk on the history of women in computers.
Artificial Intelligence
Importance of Software Testing
Despite the fact that the role of software testing may seem insignificant and few of us ever even think about it, this is especially true for people...
JavaScript
Initial Impressions of Android Kotlin
As almost every Android developer has heard of by now, Kotlin is being included as a first class language in Android Studio.
Hackathon
IoT Hackathon - Coffeebot with Raspberry Pi
For our latest Hackathon, with the theme being the Internet of things (IoT), my team and I wanted to create a device that would encourage people in...
Mobile Development
6 Design Tips for iOS and Android
Discover essential design tips for creating user-friendly iOS and Android apps, including working with developers, using grids, and understanding...
Artificial Intelligence
What I Learned Going from the College World to the Real World
As a recent graduate from Portland State University, the inclination to write this blog has been an ongoing dilemma.
Business
Why Culture is So Crucial at Metal Toad
Discover why Metal Toad's strong and friendly corporate culture is crucial for attracting top talent and clients, thereby enhancing the company's...
Project Management
The Most Agile Thing You Can Do Is Throw Away Agile
In my career, I've found that there are two types of "agile" software process maps.