Use TensorFlow and BNNS to Add Machine Learning to your Mac or iOS App
iOS MacShould you use BNNS or TensorFlow to add artificial intelligence to your iOS or Mac app? The answer is... both.
Catching Strong Params Problems Early
Back-End Full-Stack WebIf only there was a way to have Rails raise an error when an unexpected parameter is encountered out by strong params... Actually, there...
The Big Nerd Ranch Approach to App Development Services
ClientsIf you've ever wondered how Big Nerd Ranch consults with clients, look no further.
Generators: Rick Astley and the Sequence of Fibonacci
Front-End Full-Stack WebOn the internet, there are two things that are totally played out—Rick Astley and the Fibonnaci sequence. But finally, in one blog post, they...
Gearing up for the Third Edition of Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide
Android ClientsToday's the day—the schedule is clear, the agenda is set. It's time to start work on a third edition of the Android book.
UI Updates in a Multi-Window World
Android DesignWith the advent of multi-window in Android Nougat, you need to more carefully consider what your UI should be doing when your activity is...
A Brighter Day: Testing your Sunspot Searches, Unit-Style
Back-End Full-Stack WebEvery complex backend server eventually needs three things -- emails, workers and searching. At the Ranch, we like to whip out Solr for handling...
Why Experienced Programmers Should Attend Coding Bootcamps
ClientsIt is a common assumption that coding bootcamps are only for students just entering the programming world. But what about those who already code...
What the Internet of Things Means for Your Business
ClientsThe Internet of Things is becoming a popular topic of conversation, both within the workplace and outside it. But what, exactly, *is* the Internet...
Authorizing jsonapi_resources, Part 2: Policies
Back-End Full-Stack WebIn the last post on authorizing jsonapi_resources, we began looking into adding authorization rules to `jsonapi_resources` web services. We worked on a sample web...
Big Nerd Ranch Q&A with Chris Aquino
We recently interviewed Director of Web (https://nerdranchighq.wpengine.com/about/the-team/chris-aquino/) about his work at Big Nerd Ranch, how he stays relevant in his field, and the...
Video: Testing Doze Mode in Android Nougat
AndroidIn this video, Paul Turner expands on his post on (https://nerdranchighq.wpengine.com/blog/diving-into-doze-mode-for-developers/) and walks you through how to test Doze Mode...
