The larger the enterprise, the more technology and systems exist. They all grew from well-meaning development teams aggressively trying to solve business problems, generally the reason we IT groups exist. The problem is[...]
Read MoreAnti-Retina Graphics
Software Development, User Experience, Software Solutions
With Apple’s introduction of Retina Displays (for the purpose of having enough of a concentration of pixels where, typically, no one can see pixilation occurring), more companies have been creating displays with[...]
Read MoreWhat's New in Jira 6
Development Process, Atlassian, Atlassian Tools, Jira, Agile, Project Management
Earlier this week, Atlassian released version 6 of their flagship product Jira (tracking and workflow management platform). They’re touting it as their biggest release ever. For those in the IT or project management[...]
Read MoreCollaborating without a File Server
Development Process, Software Development
By David Wierbiki
You may find yourself in a situation where you need to share files with a co-worker or a team member and for whatever reason, your organization may make it difficult to share those files easily and[...]
Read MoreTechnology and Children, or How I Learned to Love the Knowledge
By Ryan Peterson
Read MoreEulogy for the Mimeograph
Software Development, Software Solutions
The proliferation of copying machines sounded the death knell for the purpley scented handouts and exams still smudgy from their birth on a mimeograph. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, Google “mimeograph.”[...]
Read MoreDevelopers & Designers: A Match Made in Heaven
By David Wierbiki
Mindset of the Two Groups
Developers and designers have two distinct goal sets in software development. The developer is concerned with databases, platform code and meeting the business requirements[...]
Read MoreBalancing the Door
Development Process, Software Development
Great things can be achieved with the judicious placement of a fulcrum. When properly utilized, a fulcrum allows massive objects to be effortlessly moved. This principle is what makes commercial fire doors so effective.[...]
Read MoreThe Real Process Of SEO
Software Development, Software Solutions
By Christian Goetzman
Making a site SEO friendly is all about quality content and keyword research. Writing content around your targeted keywords, not just weaving keywords in, and then building high ranking links to[...]
Read MoreGo Ahead — It Really is Ok to Do It Your Way
Development Process, Software Development, User Experience, Software Solutions
Don't get stuck.
For all open-source CMS platforms or portals, there may be some preferred ways of doing things. Some libraries and methods may even be "invented" by the developers of these platforms in attempt to[...]
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