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Physical Marketing In A Virtual World

With all the talk of digital advertising and social media algorithms, it's easy to dismiss traditional physical marketing as outdated. Yet the numbers tell a surprising story. Discover why physical marketing remains relevant and how combining it with digital strategies creates powerful opportunities for meaningful customer engagement.

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Leading in Uncertain Times

In 1929, Post Cereal and Kellogg's reacted very differently to the Great Depression - a decision that resulted in Kellogg's market leadership for the next 90 years. Learn what leadership techniques lead to Kellog's success.

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The Importance of Locking Gem Versions in Ruby Projects

Ever had a Ruby application works perfectly in development but breaks in production? Learn how to avoid deployment surprises and maintain consistency across environments by properly locking your gem versions in Ruby projects.

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Sync your JIRA tickets with Git and YAML

Ever feel trapped by JIRA's walled garden? There's a powerful new tool that lets you export all your JIRA tickets as clean, version-controlled YAML files, giving you complete ownership of your project data. Learn how House of YAML can free your team's data from vendor lock-in while maintaining a complete backup in Git – perfect for teams who want more control over their project management workflow.

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Export your Asana Tasks as Plaintext

While modern SaaS tools help power modern workflows, they can also trap your valuable data behind proprietary formats and vendor lock-in. Learn how to liberate your task data into plain text YAML files, giving you the freedom to write custom scripts, perform advanced analytics, and ensure your project data remains accessible forever.

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Why Your Next App Should Be Written with Rails, Inertia, and Svelte

Tired of overengineered tech stacks that slow down development? Discover why combining Ruby on Rails, Inertia.js, and Svelte could be the perfect balance of power and productivity for your next web application. Learn how this innovative stack combines Rails' robust backend capabilities with Svelte's lightning-fast frontend performance, all while maintaining the simplicity and developer experience that helps you ship features faster.

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Ruby On Rails Upgrades: Ten Steps To Take Before Starting a Project

Ruby on Rails upgrades can seem intimidating, but with proper preparation, they don't have to be a nightmare. Drawing from extensive experience with Rails upgrade projects, we've identified ten critical steps that can make the difference between a smooth transition and a stressful ordeal. Whether you're planning to upgrade a legacy Rails application or preparing for future updates, these practical steps will help you navigate the process with confidence and minimize potential disruptions to your production environment.