There is a bug in IntelliJ that will show an ambiguous method call error when using getClass() without an explicit cast. It looks like this:
The Apple Watch is nearly here, and if you haven’t started working with WatchKit, you’re behind. Luckily, Apple has made it fairly simple to dive into Apple Watch development. However, you may run across a few surprises and snags as you start to get your feet wet.
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This is a guide to using custom web-fonts with Rails 4+ and the asset pipeline.
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Google has released a developer preview of ARC- App Runtime for Chrome. The project was launched last September and the latest developer preview gives a peek into the future of Android. Soon your Android app will be able to reach its users on desktop as well as mobile! ARC enables Android applications to run on Google’s browser, Chrome. Users won’t need a phone to use and enjoy your application, just a computer with a Chrome browser.
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It's that day again. The day when people are on high alert and need to watch their every move. Any other day that box of donuts wouldn't be safe around you. But today you can't be sure what those donuts are filled with. It's best to not risk it.
At Metova, we love to play pranks on each other. They range from unplugging mice and keyboards to hiding an annoy-a-tron in the office to having a discussion about some questionable images we "found on your computer." Phones and computers are big targets if left unlocked or lying around. Leaving your computer unlocked opens up a world of possibilities for the trolls. Upon return you could find that your wallpaper or screensaver changed, you have declared your love for your fellow coworkers and are going to prove it by bringing in 5 lbs of bacon (or donuts, or cupcakes), or you may have announced your sudden pregnancy. While we don't recommend following in our footsteps- some of our antics are not for the faint of heart- we have compiled a list of a few relatively harmless phone pranks you can try on an unsuspecting friend.
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This is a more reliable method of determining whether or not your code is currently running inside of an XCTestCase than the previously used preprocessor macro method.
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Have you ever wondered how such large companies are able to create and maintain so many products? Even one of the world’s largest technology companies with some of the best developers in the world, needs to have someone to call on when the need arises! Metova is honored to now be an official vendor for Microsoft.
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Apple joined forces with 12 research institutions to expand the boundaries of medical analysis. A new framework called ResearchKit was announced Monday. The framework allows researchers to put the data users submit as well as information from the device’s sensors toward research. ResearchKit alleviates many of the pain points involved in gathering data.
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A new set of tools for gaming applications was introduced this week during Google’s Developer Day at the Game Developers Conference (GDC). They will help developers understand their users, increase in-app purchases, and target advertising.
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