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When the major tech companies use a piece of infra, it’s likely they have a good reason. Here are some.

- not necessarily using/in control of db - audit log of who toggled which features and when - reporting on users exposed to each feature - A/B test support - toggle features without touching production database - ...


A slot machine is a “one armed bandit”.


I built an Nginx plugin to do something like this https://github.com/masonicboom/ipscrub


RMS has impressive convictions, but unless you've given up your cell phone because of his views, his thoughts on Bitcoin probably aren't applicable either.


Debasement.


I have interacted with Apple’s app reviewers for years and never experienced what you’re describing.


It really isn't difficult to search online for stories of people struggling with Apple app reviewers. Just because it hasn't happened to you doesn't mean it doesn't happen.


There are people who have a bad experience and they complain about it on the internet. Nothing wrong with that. I'm just adding the opposite data point.


It’s a great story. Congrats to Qualtrics!


It’s great having a case that fits correctly! Makes such a difference


Thanks. I didn’t realize Blender did bode graphs—I’ll have to check that out.

I’ve been using ImageMagick but the CLI invocations are pretty awkward. Maybe I’m just looking for a DSL on top of ImageMagick


Scientific proof of the need for DND Shades (http://dndshades.com)


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