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Gnarly Learnings from August 2023

Gnarly Learnings from August 2023

At The Gnar we are always reading, watching, and listening in order to keep our skills sharp and our perspectives fresh. Here are some of the resources we learned from this month.
News
Meet the Gnarnians: Ethan

Meet the Gnarnians: Ethan

In this series, we unravel the experiences and passions that drive our talented team. Meet Ethan, our resident beekeeper with a green thumb.
Engineering Insights
Bun JavaScript Runtime First Look

Bun JavaScript Runtime First Look

Let's explore Bun: a speedy new JavaScript runtime combining a bundler, transpiler, package manager, and script runner all-in-one.
Engineering Insights
Product Problem: 10 Signs Your Product is Failing (And How to Solve Them) [2026 Guide]

Product Problem: 10 Signs Your Product is Failing (And How to Solve Them) [2026 Guide]

Is your custom software struggling? Here are 10 signs of technical debt—from frequent crashes to slow product development—and a guide on how to solve them in 2026.
Engineering Insights
How to Select a Partner Who Delivers Value, Not Inputs

How to Select a Partner Who Delivers Value, Not Inputs

It's not a secret that you need great engineers to build great products. But great engineers are expensive. And cheap engineers aren't great.
News
Gnarly Learnings from July 2023

Gnarly Learnings from July 2023

At The Gnar we are always reading, watching, and listening in order to keep our skills sharp and our perspectives fresh. Here are some of the resources we learned from this month.
Engineering Insights
Anything Can be Used for File Storage if You Use it Wrongly Enough

Anything Can be Used for File Storage if You Use it Wrongly Enough

I recently came across the most excellent blog post "Anything can be a message queue if you use it wrongly enough."
Engineering Insights
How Generative AI Impacts Software Development at The Gnar

How Generative AI Impacts Software Development at The Gnar

It would be difficult to make it through a day without hearing, reading, or seeing something related to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Engineering Insights
Metaprogramming in Ruby: Advanced Level

Metaprogramming in Ruby: Advanced Level

This post is the third in a series focused on the application of Ruby metaprogramming.
Product Insights
Should You Hire a Development Agency or Build an In-House Team? A Complete Guide

Should You Hire a Development Agency or Build an In-House Team? A Complete Guide

Deciding between a software development agency and an in-house team? Compare costs, speed, flexibility, and expertise to find the right fit for your project. Includes cost breakdown and decision framework.