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Shifting Focus: How Story-focused Standups Can Create Better Teams

Shifting from individual contributions to team output in standups isn’t new, but it makes a world of difference in building better teams. Here’s how…

Advantages of Using Declarative Frontend Logic to Combat the SetStep Anti-pattern (Part 2)
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Advantages of Using Declarative Frontend Logic to Combat the SetStep Anti-pattern (Part 2)

In the previous article, we explored SetStep Anti-Pattern limitations. Let’s take a look at how we combat it with declarative logic!

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How To eSign PDF

Digital Signatures Explained

Smallpdf can help you create a digital signature and digitally sign your documents within minutes. You can also request verifiable signatures.

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How To Save a Google Doc as a PDF

Here are two ways to save any Google doc to PDF format.

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How to Encrypt a PDF Online for Free

You can use the Smallpdf Protect PDF tool to encrypt your PDFs with unbreakable passwords online—for free.

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engineering blog header
Engineering

Shifting Focus: How Story-focused Standups Can Create Better Teams

Shifting from individual contributions to team output in standups isn’t new, but it makes a world of difference in building better teams. Here’s how…

Advantages of Using Declarative Frontend Logic to Combat the SetStep Anti-pattern (Part 2)
Engineering

Advantages of Using Declarative Frontend Logic to Combat the SetStep Anti-pattern (Part 2)

In the previous article, we explored SetStep Anti-Pattern limitations. Let’s take a look at how we combat it with declarative logic!

Advantages of Using Declarative Frontend Logic to Combat the SetStep Anti-pattern (Part 2)
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Limitations of Scaling a Frontend App With the SetStep Anti-Pattern (Part 1)

Managing state in a frontend app on scale can feel like a minefield. In this article we’ll take a look at an especially interesting anti-pattern.

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Staying Responsive While Working on Long-term Initiatives

What’s a healthy balance between staying on top of strategic initiatives and being highly responsive to ad hoc work? Read on to find out...

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Bridging the Gap With DevOps at Smallpdf

DevOps Engineer at Smallpdf, Mark Anthony Attard, shares insights into how DevOps as a culture can bridge the gap between operations and development.

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What You Need To Know About Working With Digital Contracts

Check out our take on everything you should know before working with digital contracts to set yourself up for success!

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