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Technical

Talking robots! Let’s talk about APIs

What is an API? API stands for Application Programming Interface, let’s break that down: Interface – Every device we use has some kind of interface. Your TV has a remote with buttons on it, while a light switch has an even more straightforward interface- on or off. We use these interfaces to get the device […]

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Technical

Creating a Gem in Ruby: a Jewelcrafting guide for Developers

What is a Gem? Gems are small chunks of code used to perform specific duties without interfering with, or becoming a direct part of our code. The code required for a gem will still be a part of our project’s ecosystem, but we will ultimately remove some overhead, and avoid unnecessary duplication by using a […]

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Life at Resolver

Making a Maker: a day in the life of a coding bootcamp student

A day at Makers was a lot like going to a theme park with your pals: The eager excitement of waking up and getting ready. Meeting your friends for breakfast, fueling up on coffee, and making all the best-laid plans for what is about to come. Enjoying all the sights and sounds of wonderment and […]