The latest articles on DEV Community by Chris Guzman (@speaktochris). https://dev.to/speaktochris https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F70064%2F1f40c7e3-c38c-40f0-ad4f-db6e54449dfc.jpg https://dev.to/speaktochris en Chris Guzman Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:23:04 +0000 https://dev.to/speaktochris/if-characters-of-the-avengers-wrote-a-dev-blog-5bej https://dev.to/speaktochris/if-characters-of-the-avengers-wrote-a-dev-blog-5bej <h2> Learn to effectively use git branches </h2> <h4> By Groot </h4> <p>I am Groot. I am Groot:<br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight javascript"><code><span class="c1">//i_am_groot.js</span> <span class="kd">let</span> <span class="nx">I_AM_GROOT</span> <span class="o">=</span> <span class="dl">"</span><span class="s2">I am Groot</span><span class="dl">"</span><span class="p">;</span> <span class="nx">iAmGroot</span><span class="p">(</span><span class="nx">I_AM_GROOT</span><span class="p">);</span> </code></pre> </div> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight shell"><code><span class="nv">$ </span>git branch // <span class="k">*</span>i-am-groot <span class="nv">$ </span>git checkout <span class="nt">-b</span> we-are-groot <span class="nv">$ </span>git add <span class="nb">.</span> <span class="nv">$ </span>git commit <span class="nt">-a</span> <span class="nt">-m</span> <span class="s2">"We are GROOT!"</span> </code></pre> </div> <h2> The 6 infinity Ruby gems you need to use </h2> <h4> By Thanos </h4> <p>Yes, I’ve spent countless years chasing down these gems, so that they will always be at my hand. The first of which can help you clean up your timezone tests. The Time gem supersedes Timecop as the reigning victor when dealing with Dates….</p> <h2> Introducing the newest Rails helper: ActiveVision </h2> <h4> By Aaron Patterson (@tenderlove) </h4> <p>I needed to see when my cat’s were yawning so I put together a quick computer vision library. I needed help so I paired with Vision on this project. That guy has some forward vision! You may be aware that a previously version was built, known as AdequateVision. I’m excited to announce AdequateVision has been promoted ActiveVision and we’re including it in Rails 6. You can read more about this Machine Learning OCR helper powered by the Mind Gem in this recent blog post published by Thanos.</p> <h2> Hulk Bash! My favorite shell scripts </h2> <h4> By Bruce Banner </h4> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight shell"><code><span class="nb">alias </span><span class="nv">smash</span><span class="o">=</span><span class="nb">touch </span>smash ironman.txt </code></pre> </div> <h2> Why you should minify your code </h2> <h4> By Antman </h4> <p>Using the new algorithm by Henry Pym, we can shrink and minify your code into “Pym Particles”. Just don't over do it or your code will reach a “Quantum Realm” where your code may no longer compile. </p> <h2> Show HN: thanOS - an operating system that will change your reality. </h2> <h4> Submitted by Thanos - 8 hours ago </h4> <h2> Advanced Web Development </h2> <h4> by Spiderman </h4> <h2> Dark Mode all the things! </h2> <h4> By Black Widow </h4> <h2> Full Stark Developers </h2> <h3> The next generation of robotic developers </h3> <h4> By Peter Parker, intern at Stark Industries </h4> <h2> Rails Magic: under the hood </h2> <h4> By Scarlet Witch and Dr. Strange </h4> <p>For more dev humor sign up for the DevStandUp mailing list. New articles every Monday!<br> <a href="https://tinyletter.com/DevStandUp">https://tinyletter.com/DevStandUp</a></p> humor programmerhumor devhumor avengers