ETS Isn't TLS and You Shouldn't Use It

The good news: TLS 1.3 is available, and the protocol, which powers HTTPS and many other encrypted communications, is better and more secure than its predecessors (including SSL). So what's the bad news?

You Do Not Need Blockchain: Eight Popular Use Cases And Why They Do Not Work

People are resorting to blockchain for all kinds of reasons these days. Ever since I started doing smart contract security audits in mid-2017, I’ve seen it all.
A special category of cases is ‘blockchain use’ that seems logical and beneficial, but actually contains a problem that then spreads from one startup to another.

Emmet in Visual Studio Code

Your new favorite extension for any code editor.

Dear designer, it’s time to rediscover your whiteboard

Blank, clean whiteboards are daunting. The act of stepping up to a blank board and drawing where everyone can see your work seems to call for a certain courage.
In real time, in front of your peers, you create something from nothing. Some of it isn’t worth keeping. Some of it doesn’t make sense. But when you step back, sometimes you see the solution you’ve been looking for.

Why you Should Organize Product Teams Around Customer Experiences

The world is full of examples of well engineered products that have failed to make an impact. What is common to them is that they failed to resonate with customers because they lacked the delight factor – the capacity to offer delightful user experiences. 

Routewise: All the parades in New Orleans

The City of New Orleans created this event tracker to keep you in the know during Mardi Gras. Find parade times, routes, and services along the route. (Read: public toilets, food vendors, and more!)

Hotel Peter & Paul lands on list of ‘best new hotels in the world’

Recently opened in the Marigny, this hotel is an inspiring place to stay or visit. Noshes & craft cocktails in their Elysian Bar are perfect for team bonding.
Travel + Leisure added it to its list of best new hotels.

Mardi Gras fact: The neutral ground side is better than sidewalk side

Uh-oh. Which side are you on?