A review of CodeCombat - an online resource to learn Python, HTML and JavaScript
- By Maria Bell
- 12 January
There are so many online resources to learn how to code. Here is our review of CodeCombat.
Looking back over 2020
- By Maria Bell
- 18 December
This year it is more important than ever to celebrate our achievements despite all the challenges thrown our way. We leave 2020 on a high, and look forward to a well earned break!
Essential information about work experience at Mesomorphic
- By Maria Bell
- 20 November
We have provided answers for some of the most common questions we get about work experience from careers advisors and teachers.
Work experience - Rhona
- By Maria Bell
- 05 November
Rhona joined the team for a remote working two week placement to focus on Digital Marketing.
Sandwich Scheduling: a look at Ruby's Array cycle method
- By Tim Ash
- 28 September
How Ruby can help you schedule your sandwiches
#nationalcodingweek interview with Jacob
- By Maria Bell
- 18 September
Our final interview is with Jacob, who is the most recent member to join the team and is our second Graduate Apprentice.
#nationalcodingweek interview with Tim
- By Maria Bell
- 15 September
Our next interview is with Developer and Scrum Master, Tim! You can also read his technical blogs on our website!
#nationalcodingweek interview with Barnaby
- By Maria Bell
- 14 September
To celebrate National Coding Week 2020 our development team participated in a short interview. First up is company founder and Technical Director, Barnaby!
Lessons Learned From Online Networking
- By Maria Bell
- 16 June
Over the past few weeks Maria has been attending numerous virtual events all over Scotland, talking about Mesomorphic and the growing digital economy in Shetland. Here are some of the lessons she's learned about virtual networking.
5 things to consider when designing your bespoke software
- By Maria Bell
- 27 May
Whether you're an SME looking to create a bespoke piece of software for your company or an entrepreneur with a vision, Maria looks at the five important things to consider before starting your project.
Exercising During Lockdown II: a look at Ruby's Enumerable chunk method
- By Tim Ash
- 13 May
Another way Ruby can help you keep track of your lockdown exercise routine
Continuous Improvement with a Peace Lily
- By Maria Bell
- 23 April
Maria has been using the continuous improvement framework to enhance her care regime of the office Peace Lily
5 Tips to Get The Most From Your Webinar
- By Maria Bell
- 20 April
Maria shares her top 5 tips to get maximum benefit from attending webinars.
Exercising During Lockdown: a look at Ruby's Array each_cons and each_slice methods
- By Tim Ash
- 31 March
How Ruby can help you keep track of your lockdown exercise routine
The Mesomorphic Guide to Holding Your Own Retrospective
- By Maria Bell
- 23 March
We showed the value of a retrospective during our last blog. Now it's time to find out how to have one of your own!
Looking Back Over Our First Week of Having a Fully Remote Team
- By Maria Bell
- 20 March
We're always looking at ways we can continuously improve our processes, so today we had a retrospective which focused on how this week has gone.
You Can With a Kanban
- By Maria Bell
- 18 March
Task management is key for any organisation regardless of size and location. In this blog I will walk you through my own process for task management and look at how a Kanban board help keep tasks on track.
Communication When Working Remotely
- By Maria Bell
- 17 March
Keeping communication lines open can be an issue whether working remotely or in the same building. This blog looks at some of the tools availiable and how we achieve it in Mesomorphic.
The Mesomorphic Guide to Working From Home
- By Maria Bell
- 16 March
Working from home is not uncommon in the IT industry, so here is a quick start guide to get started.
Old Dog, New Tricks
- By Jacob Mercer
- 05 March
As part of Apprenticeship Week, apprentice Jacob Mercer talks about his experiences
Cocktails and choreography: Array combinations and permutations in Ruby
- By Tim Ash
- 24 February
How Ruby can help you mix the drinks and bust some moves at the charity ball
DYW Event 2020
- By Maria Bell
- 06 February
Maria goes to the Developing the Young Workforce event at Lerwick Town Hall.
Empty Arrays: surprising behaviour
- By Tim Ash
- 26 November
You won't believe what happens when all the animals run away from the zoo.
Work Experience - Adam
- By Adam Bruce
- 27 September
Adam shares details about his work experience placement with Mesomorphic.
Work Experience - Lowrie and Stuart
- By Lowrie and Stuart
- 13 September
Lowrie and Stuart shares details about their work experience placement with Mesomorphic.
Anderson High School Careers Evening 2019
- By Maria Bell
- 10 September
Maria and Tim go to the Anderson High School Careers Evening.
SnapDragon Visit
- By Maria Bell
- 14 June
SnapDragon, our Edinburgh-based client, visited our Shetland office this week.
Work Experience - Lily and Sam
- By Lily and Sam
- 13 May
Lily and Sam share details about their work experience placement with Mesomorphic.
Using custom objects in Ruby Ranges
- By Tim Ash
- 30 April
Home, home on the Range, where the Ewoks and the Wookies play
2018 Review
- By Maria Bell
- 03 January
As 2018 comes to a close, we have been reflecting on the past year and safe to say it has been a busy year for Mesomorphic!
Juggling Chainsaws at Machu Picchu: Metaprogramming in Ruby
- By Tim Ash
- 03 December
An example of Ruby metaprogramming, by way of juggling chainsaws.
Work Experience - Thomas and Carys
- By Thomas and Carys
- 19 November
Thomas and Carys share details about their work experience placement with Mesomorphic.
Kiya's time at Mesomorphic
- By Kiya
- 17 September
Kiya Rafferty shares her experiences on her work placement with Mesomorphic.
Creating the Perfect Fit
- By Maria Bell
- 12 September
Maria spent the day at the Shetland & Industry Energy Showcase to discuss the future of decommissioning in Shetland and see what resources Shetland has to offer
Freya's time at Mesomorphic
- By Freya Murphy
- 21 August
Freya Murphy shares her experiences on her work placement with Mesomorphic.
Snake Charmer Required
- By Maria Bell
- 30 July
Excellent control of Python and understanding of Agile software development processes a must.
Ringo Starr and the Fibonacci Sequence: Multiple Assignments in Ruby
- By Tim Ash
- 13 June
How Ruby code can be refactored using multiple assignments.
Calculating the Price of Fish: Default Parameters in Ruby
- By Tim Ash
- 05 March
A short introduction to using default parameters in Ruby.
KRACK Attack: Everything you need to know about the latest Wi-Fi security vulnerability
- By Matthew Simpson
- 16 October
The KRACK attack is the latest Wi-Fi security vulnerability. It's a big one but it can be avoided.
Ruby's Powerful Comparable Module
- By Tim Ash
- 03 October
Tim's written a short guide to the Comparable module found in Ruby.
My time at Mesomorphic
- By Ariadna Biczuk
- 28 September
Ariadna Biczuk share her experiences on her work placement with Mesomorphic.
Stepping Out Of My Comfort Zone
- By Maria Bell
- 28 August
Over the years, I have attended several conferences with colleagues where we have, perhaps unknowingly, acted as each other's security blankets.
My week at Mesomorphic
- By Connor Flynn Young
- 14 July
Connor Flynn Young shares his experiences on his work placement with Mesomorphic.
Job vacancy for a Software Developer
- By Maria Bell
- 28 April
We are looking for creative, dynamic individuals to join our team in Lerwick.
What's That Smell?
- By Tim Ash
- 22 April
We're passionate about writing quality code here at Mesomorphic. Part of creating the best possible code is being aware of code smells.
Good Things Come In Small Packages: The Kano Computer Kit
- By Tim Ash
- 22 February
Tim got his son a Kano Computer Kit, and has offered to review of the kit for Mesomorphic.
Our new landing page...has landed!
- By Maria Bell
- 12 January
We are very pleased to announce the launch of our new website.
Mesomorphic is Expanding!
- By Maria Bell
- 12 January
Tim is joining the team as a developer and will be programming alongside Barnaby, working primarily on our SnapDragon project.
You can't make e-paper planes.
- By Maria Bell
- 12 January
I'm going to be honest. Originally I had started writing this blog purely to discuss the benefits of using software in a business environment.
Who We Are
- By Ceileidh Mercer
- 14 October
A big hello from all of us here at Mesomorphic! We just wanted to write a small post just saying hello and letting you know who we are a little better.
What to Expect
- By Ceileidh Mercer
- 14 October
Here at Mesomorphic, we love our tech and our nerdy stuff. So much so, we want to share it all with you!
Client Update
- By Ceileidh Mercer
- 20 September
An article about Topolytics has recently been published. It's really great to see our clients moving ahead with business!
Let's Work Together
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