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Google’s Angular 2 Release
Google has released version 2 of its Angular JavaScript framework which will extend beyond the browser, letting coders build native apps for iPhones and Android devices.
Creating a Tool That Records User Interactions
Jaco's case study is about building a minimal product, collecting data, and then continuing design on their app once they had validation.
The "Blur Up" Technique for Loading Background Images
This article outlines how to improve loading time by showing a blurry low res image while the full size one loads.
Refile Github
Refile is a new gem made by the makers of Carrierwave. It uses configurable backends, on-the-fly processing (process when requested, then cache the processed file), and supports multiple file uploads.
Computer Science and State Machines
A fun read in which Leslie Lamport explores how various aspects and topics in computer science can all be tied back to state machines.
The Changelog Podcast
A podcast with news and discussions about open source software.
Photoshop CC 2015
You can now import and export SVG files from Photoshop. This article sums up the updates of Photoshop CC 2015.