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Fixture data matters

3.26.2013 Fixture data matters

written by Jed Schneider

I'm talking pretty loosely about fixture data here. In my current definition, fixture data is the transactional data you use for filling in your specs.

Avoiding Keychain issues with Jenkins Xcode builds

3.11.2013 Avoiding Keychain issues with Jenkins Xcode builds

written by Jay Zeschin

We have a client with a suite of iOS apps that are based on the same codebase but configured independently to build distinct apps with their own assets,content, and functionality. To ease to process of actually generating all of the working app binaries for each configuration, we use the awesome Jenkins build server running on a Mac Mini to fire up a parameterized matrix build that executes all of the automated testing, configuring, building, and distributing to TestFlight necessary for a nice continuous delivery flow.

A Simple Capybara Spider

1.30.2013 A Simple Capybara Spider

written by Jay Zeschin

We're big fans of continuous integration and continuous deployment around here. Nothing beats the rapid feedback loop created when you're able to go from checked-in code to running application in a very short period of time, especially when you have the confidence of knowing your code is well-covered and guarded by a solid test suite.

Mode Set 1.1

1.28.2013 Mode Set 1.1

written by Jay Zeschin

As we're all starting to finally get settled into 2013, we're happy to announce the launch of an updated and refreshed modeset.com.

Rocky mountain ruby 2011

8.15.2011 Rocky mountain ruby 2011

written by Jay Zeschin

we’re proud to announce that we are officially a silver sponsor of the 2011 rocky mountain ruby conference in boulder. in addition, jay will be speaking on thursday afternoon, and we’ll be co-sponsoring the closing party at avery brewing company with our good friends at pivotal boulder.

Hello World

8.1.2011 Hello World

written by Matthew Kitt

Mode Set was born from a passion for constructing great software. Software to help people build their businesses and realize their passions. Software to scratch our own itches and solve problems that we've experienced. Software we're fortunate enough to write with friends - friends we've we worked with for many years and friends we'll meet down the road.