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Presenting our new looks and a shiny new newsletter

Announcing our new corporate logos, slogan, the Spanish version of the site and our newsletter.

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How to build a Node.js API (part two)

How to build a Node.js API (part two)

We want to share with you how we built a Node.js API for a client, describing some patterns and javascript conventions we used.

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How to improve self-confidence when writing code

Some tips on improving self-confidence when developing software projects. Being self-confident helps you writing better code and focusing on what really matters.

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How to build a Node.js API (part one)

How to build a Node.js API (part one)

We want to share with you how we built a Node.js API for a client, describing some patterns and javascript conventions we used.

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The importance of a step back to find quick wins

We know it's difficult to stop delivering features to our clients and take some minutes to analyse how our applications are behaving in production. However, we can't forget to do this from time to time because sometimes there are instant wins which will create a huge impact.

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Tidy desk

I'm an office manager in an officeless company, so... what am I supposed to do?

All-remote companies with distributed teams are more complex than it appears. Here's how we run MarsBased after four years of operations.

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Sky full of stars

Our new year's resolutions for 2018

We like to keep traditions alive! Every year we share our plan for the year ahead, both personal and professional, so we can keep track of our progress over the years!

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Developers

Testing new frameworks & languages: how to separate the grain from the chaff

How to check if a technology is the best fit to add it into your tech stack.

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Space station from the inside

Client side file uploads with Amazon S3

S3 client-side uploads on top of Middleman using a simple Rails application to authorize file uploads and downloads.

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Space

Spaces & MarsBased join forces in an intergalactic partnership

We have signed a partnership agreement to become the Community Partner of Spaces in Barcelona - we're over the moon (pun decidedly intended) with that deal!

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Computer

Expanding the team again: looking for a fullstack developer

Are you a fullstack developer with over 3 years experience in Ruby on Rails, a strong liking for JavaScript and want to work remotely? Get in touch with us!

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We're not a startup: we're a lifestyle business (and we love it)

We're not a startup: we're a lifestyle business (and we love it)

When everyone's out raising funds and building massive marketing campaigns looking to make a profitable business, we've slowly building the lifestyle business we always wanted.

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