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Practical SVG
This is the coolest router we’ve ever seen … and it’s not for your wireless network.
Product Pages
Need inspiration for your next website marketing a product? Here is a curated list of the best product pages.
Redesign vs. Realign
This article talks about the difference between redesigning, which is focusing purely on the aesthetic issues while ignoring the root of the problem, and realigning, or purpose-driven design.
Level up Your Security in Rails
A good overview of a few security vulnerabilities and what we can do about them in rails.
Thyme
Track which applications you use and for how much time you use them.
Hack Physics and JavaScript
A great intro/refresher to vectors, acceleration, and velocity with Javascript and an HTML canvas element.
Reimagining Single-Page Applications With Progressive Enhancement
A good look at some of the ways to do a single-page application without relying on large Javascript frameworks.
Apple’s Update Subscription Model
Check out the changes for iOS subscription apps. After a subscriber accumulates one year of paid service, your revenue increases from 70% to 85% of the subscription price. This is some good information for those of you looking into how to monetize your application.