If Hollywood had to choose one actor to represent good software developers in movies and television shows, they’d no doubt choose the same nondescript guy wearing a solid-colored polo shirt, boring khaki pants, and eyeglasses (think Milton Waddams from Office Space). Fortunately (and unfortunately), real-life software developers are as different as snowflakes, and their work-ethic, […]
Picture this. You think you’ve found the perfect mobile developer. You’ve spent thousands of dollars to build your first mobile app. The first weeks of your project are seamless and everything goes perfectly. And then suddenly, out of nowhere, your project is totally derailed. Though sometimes projects run swimmingly and software is delivered on time […]
When you need a great software developer, separating the stars from the slackers can seem as complex as code itself. Should you focus on a developer’s work style? Programming language mastery? A degree from a top-notch school? The great news is, there are basic things you can do to stay organized and swing the odds […]
Whether you’ve heard of HTML5 Canvas or the HTML Canvas object, you’re going to. HTML5 is real and it’s here. If you’re going to leverage technology the way you need to for success in today’s business world, HTML5 canvas has to be a part of your overall plan. You’ve got to understand this technology today. […]
A lot of great things in my life—especially building great software—have started with those very words: “Hello World!”. It seemed an appropriate start here, as well. Most software developers speak nostalgically of their first “computer” (I use quotes because we might have to stretch to actually call it that). Younger developers simply spit it out […]
Learn how strategic outsourcing can be the key to overcoming development challenges and achieving your project goals. Key takeaways:
