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UI/UX euphoria? It’s like finding the perfect slice of pizza on a rainy day – pure bliss. Let me break it down for you
Discover how Agile methodologies can enhance team collaboration, boost productivity, and improve software development outcomes.
User Experience (UX) is at the forefront of the web development process shaping the way that users interact with different digital platforms.
With the rise of cloud computing in the last decade, one of the major players that has emerged in the market is Azure – a platform provided by Microsoft.
Learn feeling to check for soft and hard Step with the strike whether it is close or far Keep the division of the opponent well in mind Also guard yourself against great wrath. Observe the guards and the cuts So that the counters are obvious to you. Joachim Meyer, Gründtliche Beschreibung der… Kunst des Fechtens (1570)
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, software plays a pivotal role in shaping our daily experiences. From communication to entertainment, and from business operations to healthcare, software has become an indispensable part of modern life. In this digital era, the importance of software testing cannot be overstated. Software testers, the unsung heroes behind the scenes, ensure that the applications we rely on are not only functional but also deliver a seamless and enjoyable user experience.
“Making my bed correctly was not going to be an opportunity for praise. It was expected of me. It was my first task of the day, and doing it right was important. It demonstrated my discipline. It showed my attention to detail, and at the end of the day it would be a reminder that I had done something well, something to be proud of, no matter how small the task.” ― William H. McRaven
It is not controversial to say that we live in a world where technology moves at a rapid pace. This is even more so with software. Even when we think of stable apps and infrastructure updates are constantly being pushed to our devices. Rarely has the promise of “done and dusted” been so qualified. The same general principle applies when developing bespoke software.
Recently, Steamboat Willie, the first cartoon with sound and the first disney production to star Mickey Mouse, possibly the biggest icon in entertainment history, has finally been made public domain, despite Disney’s best efforts.
Programming is a world of its own, a wonderful blend of logic and syntax that can make any idea come to life, and with a few strokes across a keyboard, your dreams can become reality.
What’s Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is safeguarding of systems, networks, and software applications against digital threats and attacks. Typical cyberattacks target sensitive information with the intent to ccess, alter or destroy.
Through perseverance and innovation, what once seemed impossible has become achievable.
Systems require maintenance to ensure continued operation. Consider mechanical systems as an example. These systems are subject to wear and tear and require maintenance strategies that lay out how to deal with issues such as those.
As technology continues to evolve, businesses must remain proactive to stay ahead of the curve. Today, not having a website or an app quickly becomes inconvenient for the average user. With the standard that all businesses have now moved online, the challenge is how to stand out in a crowded digital landscape.
Future-proofing a business is an essential strategy for staying competitive in today’s fast-evolving marketplace. Future-proofing refers to ensuring that a product or system does not become obsolete or end up failing in the future.
Almost everything we do today involves software. We are living in a world where software permeates every aspect of our lives, and the mere thought of a world without Facebook is scary for many. A possibility that most would consider undesirable, and I think this speaks to the value software brings to our day-to-day life. Considering how society relies on technology, software has proven to be critical.
As we move towards the year 2025, two things are certain: the adoption of artificial intelligence across all industries, from finance to fine art, as a permanent shift, and its impact on production
Learn feeling to check for soft and hard Step with the strike whether it is close or far Keep the division of the opponent well in mind Also guard yourself against great wrath. Observe the guards and the cuts So that the counters are obvious to you. Joachim Meyer, Gründtliche Beschreibung der… Kunst des Fechtens (1570)
In this article we are going to look at the analogy of software as a symphony and how a successful software solution follows many elements of a successful symphony. We will look at the different components it takes an orchestra to perform a symphony.
Software is an important part of our society to this day, yet you may not realize its current or future impact. Software and how it is developed is constantly evolving and by 2025 and beyond, it will be no exception.
The basis of this statement lies in the question of; Why accountability matters in the workplace, and what effect it has.
In the present dynamic and exceptionally business era, the job of business improvement has become instrumental in driving development and setting out new open doors.
The basis of this statement lies in the question of: Why accountability matters in the workplace, and what effect it has.
Businesses continue to strive for a competitive edge by developing new software solutions that meet the increasing needs of their customers. However, traditional software development methods are often slow, inefficient, and prone to errors. This is where DevOps comes into play, changing the way software is created, tested, and deployed.
As we find ourselves in the ever-changing digital world, businesses face a multitude of challenges in choosing, managing, and leveraging their vast array of software needs. API alchemy has emerged as a powerful concept for harmonizing diverse ecosystems in businesses.
Tailored software, also known as bespoke or customised software, is software designed exclusively for an individual, company, or organisation. Due to its tailored nature, this software possesses limitless potential in terms of functionality and capabilities.
In real-world scenarios teams often must choose two of the said principles, while in some way comprising on the third. There is however a fourth core principle that is often overlooked which is that of “delivering secure software”.
“The quality or condition of being easy to understand or do.” Is the definition given by the Oxford English Dictionary on simplicity but how easily does this translate into software analysis and coding patterns?
I know how challenging it can be to find the right tools and technologies for your bespoke development projects.
One of the first things junior developers get told when arriving on their first day of work is to ‘accept that you know nothing’. Now, after 3 years of high school IT and a challenging 4-year computer science degree from UCT, you might think that’s a bit extreme. It isn’t.
Systems require maintenance to ensure continued operation. Consider mechanical systems as an example. These systems are subject to wear and tear and require maintenance strategies that lay out how to deal with issues such as those.
As software engineers, we find ourselves at the forefront witnessing the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on our industry.
The pace of business has never been faster. Customer expectations evolve overnight, market trends shift in real-time, and companies must adapt with lightning speed. In this era of relentless change, traditional software development, often slow, siloed, and resource-intensive, can be a significant obstacle to organizational agility
The words “artificial intelligence” and “machine learning” have become ubiquitous, splashed across headlines and promising revolutionary change.
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, software plays a pivotal role in shaping our daily experiences. From communication to entertainment, and from business operations to healthcare, software has become an indispensable part of modern life.
The digital revolution is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, propelled by the ever-increasing power and pervasiveness of software.
The winds of change are whipping through the IT landscape, and they’re carrying a powerful force: cloud native technologies.
The winds of change are whipping through the IT landscape, and they’re carrying a powerful force: cloud native technologies.
In the bustling realm of custom software development, lines of code weave intricate tapestries of functionality. But amidst the technical prowess, a crucial question often goes unasked: what is the software’s purpose?
Tough economic times can feel like navigating a treacherous sea – choppy waters, unpredictable currents, and the constant threat of hidden reefs. In this climate, businesses need all the lifeboats they can muster, and one often overlooked vessel is custom software. While off-the-shelf solutions might seem like the safer option, during economic downturns, custom software emerges as a powerful tool for slashing operating costs and strengthening your competitive edge.
Ah, the napkin sketch. That rough amalgamation of lines, squiggles, and indecipherable chicken scratch that somehow embodies your boldest, brightest business idea – an app. An app that will revolutionize your industry, disrupt the status quo, and leave users begging for more. But between that napkin and a polished, pixel-perfect creation in the App Store lies a vast universe of unknowns.
In the digital age, first impressions matter more than ever. And for your online business, that first impression isn’t a receptionist or a storefront window; it’s your user interface (UI)
The world of custom software development can be shrouded in mystery, fueled by misconceptions and half-truths.
Ah, scope creep. It lurks in the shadows of every custom software project, a mischievous gremlin ready to pounce, inflate deliverables, and derail timelines.
The world of software development is often portrayed as a battlefield: clients slinging vague demands, developers hunched over screens, communication gaps wider than the Grand Canyon.
The scene: A dimly lit basement laboratory, wires sparking, tubes bubbling, and in the center, a hulking behemoth rises from the shadows. It’s not Frankenstein’s monster, but something arguably more terrifying for developers: code bloat.
The world of custom software development can be shrouded in mystery, fueled by misconceptions and half-truths. This can leave businesses hesitant to take the plunge and invest in a tailor-made solution that could transform their operations and propel them to success. But fear not, brave entrepreneurs!
n the digital age, first impressions matter more than ever. And for your online business, that first impression isn’t a receptionist or a storefront window; it’s your user interface (UI).
Ah, scope creep. It lurks in the shadows of every custom software project, a mischievous gremlin ready to pounce, inflate deliverables, and derail timelines. For project managers and developers, it’s the beast in the shadows, the budget-bloating monster that can transform a dream project into a frustrating nightmare.
In today’s age, we live in a world where everyone has a mobile device. I still remember my first Nokia 3310 that I had and thinking back to that old Snake game I played. My friends and I always try to see who could beat each other’s high scores.
The motto of Fullstack is “Be smart, get stuff done.” This phrase reflects how the company values turning software ideas into reality. The whole business model is centred around providing software solutions to clients to help them solve problems. This is the core of bringing a vision to life.
Microservices is an architectural approach, where multiple loosely coupled backend services are developed, deployed, and maintained individually, but work together to solve larger, more complex business problems.
The software development process can be described as the process of planning and managing software development. This process involves analysis, planning, designing, developing, testing, deploying and maintaining software.
Structured Query Language (SQL) is a standard language for managing relational databases.
Stripe is a payment services provider which allows individuals and businesses to make and receive payments.
As the proverbial mantra coined by one of the founding fathers of present-day America goes (loosely paraphrased); When you fail to plan, you are planning to fail. It might seem like a bit of a paradox, but not planning is inherently planning to fail.
Building software can be a complex and challenging process, requiring significant time, resources, and expertise.
From preparation to match day to post-match analysis – data and statistics shape the way that modern professional sport is practiced and played; as well as how it is consumed by fans.
I was driving the other day and a young man was pulled over next to the road. He was standing next to his vehicle talking on his phone and staring at a flat tyre.
Visualise the moment you can finally purchase your dream car. You go to the store excited to take it home and show it off to everyone. You find the car in your desired colour and everything seems to be perfect...
Spotify is a digital music, podcast, and video service that gives you access to millions of songs and other content from many creators all over the world. Spotify is a free platform until you have a subscription plan to access some features or get more features...
Software is a set of commands that tell a computer what to do. Software includes the entire set of programs, events, and sequences associated with the operation of computer systems.
DevOps – a foreign concept to some a familiar concept to others so what exactly is DevOps?
Rome wasn’t built in a day, it was built brick by brick. To achieve something of excellence, you build on prior knowledge and keep expanding and improving on the body of work that has been completed.
As a software developer, I have found that writing code and developing software can never be done without adding some breakpoints and testing every single line of code you have written.
You’ve come up with an idea. An idea that’s going to tackle a problem that your business is facing; or perhaps kick-start your next venture. Like many other businesses this will take the form of an app or a website.
Java and C# are both modern programming languages that have their strengths and weaknesses.
All projects come with unique challenges, but some extra layers of problems get added to a project in IT support. Although there are some simple ways of addressing a few of these challenges, other issues are more complex and very difficult to solve – even for a team with the right experience and knowledge.
What is Automated testing? Automation testing is a testing technique that consists of special automated testing software tools to execute a test case. These test cases are instructions that are created to do something for you repeatedly without human intervention other than creating the script.
The world runs on software, and with every passing day that dependency on software grows and grows. What is remarkable, is that despite being such a critical component of daily life, understanding costs related to the development of this tool for humanity are poorly understood.
The benefits of good software testing include preventing bugs, reducing development costs, and improving performance.
One of the digital, age-old questions, is about whether to pick ReactJS or Angular as the front end solution for your application. The simple answer is: Both!
Between the 1940s and the 1950s, the term “software” and its understanding thereof was largely reserved for a small group of highly specialized academics. It was a field of study and practice with very limited application. At that time it largely served mathematical purposes and required a great deal of technical aptitude. The field was in its infancy and many wondered what the real-world application of software could look like.
The frontend has traditionally followed a monolithic architecture, where a single code base has been maintained for the frontend of an application.
What is listening sounds like a really easy question to answer, but when you take a look at what listening is really about there is a lot more under the surface.
Modern software design is a process that involves creating and developing new software applications that meet the needs of users and businesses. The process of software design is similar to the process of industrial design, in which industrial designers create and develop products that meet the needs of consumers. Both software design and industrial design involve the use of various tools, techniques, and methodologies to create functional and aesthetically pleasing products.
The first thing that comes to mind when mentioning algorithm development whether you are in the software industry or not is artificial intelligence (AI) and extending on that machine learning (ML), this however, is not the full extent of it as some in the industry can tell you.
As a Full Stack developer, I have had the opportunity to work on multiple software projects throughout my career, and I have learned that there are several key ingredients that are essential for a project to be considered successful. One of the most important of these ingredients is consistency and reliability when it comes to delivering on commitments.
Data science has been used for the past couple of decades and people have been benefiting from it.
Most of us have heard the term analysis paralysis, but what exactly is analysis paralysis? Analysis paralysis is when the analysis of a problem is never ending due to overthinking of possibilities and alternatives resulting in delayed action, lack of progress or even deadlocks.
Software development can be challenging for a variety of reasons. One reason is that software development is a complex and ever-changing field. There are many different programming languages, frameworks, and tools that a developer must learn and stay up-to-date with.
In times of economic downturn, managing talent can be a challenge. Keeping the existing staff happy, while trying to get through a recession presents a different set of challenges when things are going well. Bearing all that in mind, the wheels must keep turning and that means staying on track with strategic objectives, including technical and software projects.
“Teamwork makes the dream work”, “There is no “I” in ‘team’”, “A team is only as strong as its weakest link/member/player” – you get the idea.
React Native and Flutter are frameworks used to build cross-platform mobile applications supporting both Android & iOS in just one codebase, will dive deep into understanding both frameworks and seeing where they differ.
Even for businesses it can be daunting to enter into new types of contractual relationships, especially when the contracts relate to things outside of their comfort zone.
Software testing is an essential part of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
So, you might be wondering what data design is and why it matters. Well in this article we will be taking a closer look at what it is and why it is so important. The structure of the data design within systems plays a crucial role in determining the outcomes of various processes and operations.
When thinking of how software is designed by Agile teams, we first need to ask ourselves, what is meant by it?
Business requirements change and evolve over time and this process has a direct impact on software design and the developmental process. One thing is clear, it is a continuous process and a hard one at that.
With the rise of cloud computing in the last decade, one of the major players that has emerged in the market is Azure – a platform provided by Microsoft.
As the world embraces cloud-based solutions, many concepts and tools need to be scrutinised for their viability in this new world.
A new Full Stacker reflects on his first six months at Full Stack.
There is a prevalent myth in the business world: That quality software is of limited value outside of software-oriented business sectors.
Firstly, I need to say that I fully agree with this statement as I have seen this not only with myself but also with my fellow developers over the years that if you do not care about what you build, then the quality of the product will not live up to the potential that it could have been.
To build and test great software one must first understand what software is. Software is defined by several tech websites as a collection of instructions, data, or programs needed to run on machines and carry out particular activities. It is a general term for programs, scripts, and apps that operate on a device to achieve a set purpose.
Consider walking into a store to buy some lightbulbs. You know you’ve come to the right place because the store’s name is Lights and Electrical; it’s not particularly inventive, but at least the function of the store is clear.
Event based architectures are becoming increasingly popular within the movement to micro-service orientated systems. This article looks to highlight some of the common pitfalls that one can encounter when building an event-based system. Additionally, it will describe some mitigations that one can implement to mitigate these pitfalls and increase the likelihood of a successful event base architecture design.
A project is a temporary endeavour that usually aims to create a unique product, service, result or achieve a specific goal or objective.
The benefits of good software testing include preventing bugs, reducing development costs, and improving performance
Rapid Project Management can be defined as the use of specific knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to deliver something of value quickly and efficiently. Project management is commonly used in software development, but can also be used in other types of projects such as marketing campaigns, product development, and more.
Building software is hard, but nothing worth having comes easy in life. Let’s discuss this. The journey of software development is full of pitfalls in all the various stages of the life cycle, starting with pitfalls during planning ranging through to the maintenance of the software. Luckily, with a can-do attitude and the right kind of people and experience on your side, these can easily be avoided. I aim to touch on merely a few ways in which some of these pitfalls can be avoided.
Imagine driving a car that’s perfect for you – every knob, button, and curve molded to your preferences, every engine purr a harmonious extension of your personality. That’s the bespoke experience.
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