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The 3 biggest must-do’s for Client Support

Published:02/26/2016

When it comes to service, every client has different needs and requires different ways of thinking to produce the desired end product. Some need more hands on time while others don’t require as much attention. However, there are three definite must do’s for every client, regardless of what you’re doing for them.
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Everyday Shortcuts in Computing

Published:02/15/2016

Shortcuts in computing save time. Almost anything you’re doing on a computer probably has a short cut that is worth learning. Computers are now an integral part of our lives and whether you’re spending one hour or 10 hours on a computer per day, shaving a second or two off each action makes a difference. In the same way “a penny saved is a penny earned,” a click saved is a second of time earned. How many times do you click your mouse?
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A Front-End Developer's Favorite Tools

Published:01/13/2016

Every career discipline has their own set of tools that they consider indispensable assets for their work whether it’s a carpenter, teacher, surgeon, or any other field. A developer is no different. As a front-end developer, I rely on my own set of tools that help me work efficiently and effectively. These tools range from compilers, to plugins, to code editors, to task runners, and small useful software.
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Meeting Success

Published:12/08/2015

Meetings are a very ordinary and necessary happening in the business world today. They are a staple of the daily grind, the excitement of the kickoff, the introduction of new faces. So what makes these office gatherings successful?
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Standing Up to the Schedule

Published:11/24/2015

Recently we have started a new scheduling process at AYC, having traffic meetings daily and always reevaluating the schedule. There are many moving parts that are involved when determining the final schedule for the studio. It is important to break projects into milestones to help better tackle large projects. It is almost impossible to schedule a project from start to finish and never reevaluate the timeline of each phase–there are too many variables throughout the entire process.

We begin by breaking projects into smaller milestones to better determine delivery dates for each phase. Each task is broken into Pebbles, Small Rocks,...

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Cheating with Programming (?)

Published:09/15/2015

Many everyday conveniences require some sort of programming to work. Think you have a problem that could be solved by leveraging the power a computer? Programmer Keith Larson leaves it to the robots!
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