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Introducing SprintFlint

Sprint management without the clutter. Clean, focused ticketing with velocity analytics, AI-powered imports, and GitHub integration. Built because Linear got complicated.

Product Launch Agile Rails SaaS
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Getting Started with Static Site Builder

A comprehensive guide to building static sites with the static-site-builder gem. Learn installation, configuration, creating pages, working with layouts, JavaScript integration, styling, and deployment.

Ruby Static Sites Web Development Tutorial
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Building Modern Interfaces with Hotwire

How Hotwire revolutionises Rails development by bringing modern interactivity without the complexity of heavy JavaScript frameworks. Learn how Turbo and Stimulus work together to create seamless user experiences.

Rails Hotwire Stimulus
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The Art of Simple Code

Why simplicity beats cleverness every time. A reflection on writing code that your future self will thank you for, with practical examples and principles for maintaining readable, maintainable codebases.

Programming Best Practices Code Quality