Yeah you did! Matching strings is easy, right up until it isn’t. Most programming languages give you a double-equals operator or maybe an eq method. We will focus on Ruby here. Put in two strings and you get out a true or a false. irb(main):001> 'easy' == 'easy' => true This works great on two […] The post Did you mean Jaro-Winkler? appeared first on Simple Thread.| Simple Thread
Discover powerful new CSS features like math functions, sibling selectors, interpolate-size, and if() logic. See real-world examples of how modern CSS simplifies styling challenges without JavaScript.| Simple Thread
Imagine your job is to deliver packages from one high-rise building to another. The pay is good, the packages aren’t heavy, the buildings are right next to each other. But the only path between the skyscrapers is a creaky 2X4 plank stretched from one roof to the other. Imagine the gut-wrenching, harrowing experience of teetering […] The post Unnecessary Anxiety in Software Development appeared first on Simple Thread.| Unnecessary Anxiety in Software Development | The Parable of the 2X4 - Simple...
Tired of bloated Mac migrations? Discover how one user replaced Apple's Migration Assistant with SaltStack for clean, automated home system setups. From reclaiming disk space to provisioning Macs effortlessly, this guide shows you how to manage your machines like a pro.| Simple Thread
Many older Python applications started their life relying on raw SQL or simple data access libraries like pyodbc to interact with a database. While this approach can be pragmatic early on, it often leads to maintainability and scalability issues. You can quickly find yourself spending way too much time troubleshooting enigmatic database errors, increasing logging […] The post SQLAlchemy ORM: On the Road to Maintainability appeared first on Simple Thread.| Simple Thread
If you work at an electric utility, this probably sounds familiar: the list of critical projects is growing longer, but the budget hasn’t. You’re facing pressure to modernize the grid: optimize outages to avoid churn, serve large load requests, implement granular facility ratings across your thousands of miles of transmission, integrate DERs, or improve reliability. […] The post Your Project Backlog is Growing At Your Utility; Here’s How to Break the Cycle appeared first on Simple Thr...| Simple Thread
Discover the surprising art of anodizing—using electricity to create vivid, rainbow-colored metal for jewelry and bookmaking. Explore techniques, tools, and the science behind this electrifying artistic process.| Simple Thread
If you are finding the CIM confusing, rest assured that you are not alone. It is very unfortunate that such an inconvenient format has emerged for transferring this type of data. —Anonymous CIM user and developer Image source: The Tower of Babel by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1563) If These Electrons Could Talk… As the […] The post Speaking in CIM: The 26 Year Old Language of the Power Grid appeared first on Simple Thread.| Simple Thread
DataFrames like pandas are powerful, but using them as your core app logic can introduce long-term complexity. Learn when to replace them with more expressive Python data structures.| Simple Thread
Simple Thread delivers tailored software solutions for the energy and utility sectors. Our team specializes in user experience design, engineering, and automation to solve industry challenges, from grid management to renewable energy integration.| Simple Thread
Our project team recently pushed a significant upgrade to a client application that was needed to comply with upcoming Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations. These changes include a massive overhaul of how utilities track transmission capacity across their grids, and represent an innovative change in grid operations across the country in support of unlocking more […] The post Lessons From Launch appeared first on Simple Thread.| Simple Thread
User stories are powerful - when used correctly. This blog explores the pitfalls of applying user story syntax too broadly, the mismatch with stakeholder needs, and how a hybrid approach using multiple requirement formats leads to clearer, more effective software development.| Simple Thread
Learn how to manage context switching effectively with practical strategies for planning, prioritizing, note-taking, and taking breaks. Boost productivity even when juggling multiple tasks.| Simple Thread
