3 Things Companies Can Do Right Now To Improve Diversity in Tech
Last week I sat down with Jared Wiener, Software Industry Liaison at the Portland Development Commission, to talk about PDC’s new Tech Diversity Pledge.
Continue Reading12 Content Hacks To Grow Your Business From Kemp Edmonds
For the first post in our new DevelopmentNow Business Insights series, Kemp Edmonds from HootSute shares his best content hacks that businesses can use to grow.
Continue ReadingArcadeNow: Connecting Commuters Through Retro Gaming
What happens when you mix one beloved retro game, a team of talented developers, and an office view of Portland, Oregon’s busiest bridge? We wanted to know too.
Continue ReadingDevelopmentNow Announces New Chicago Branch
Land of deep-dish pizza, land of Chicago style hot dogs, land of the Blackhawks! Now, even more reason to celebrate Chicago– DevelopmentNow has expanded to the Windy City!
Continue ReadingGoogle Announces Mobile Search Algorithm Change: Is Your Site Ready?
Google announced this month that the company’s search algorithm will change to favor mobile optimized sites. This change will go into effect on April 21. Citing the motivation to deliver a better search experience to mobile users, Google is calling for all web developers to test their sites for mobile-friendliness in preparation for the change.
Continue ReadingWhy Your App Should Leverage the New Facebook Messenger Platform
Last month, Facebook rolled out a series of improvements to the company’s app services at its annual F8 developer conference. Among the highly anticipated announcements, Facebook’s commitment to serve and grow the developer community through two products, Messenger and Parse, stood out.
Continue ReadingMake Your Node.js API Bulletproof: How to Test with Mocha, Chai, and SuperTest
Are you working with a node.js RESTful API, but you’re not exactly sure how to test your endpoints? It’s easier than you think, if you choose the right tools for the job.
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