Cloud technology continues to evolve quickly in how information becomes uploaded and in general application architecture. One of the biggest advances comes from AWS (Amazon Web Services). Their Lambda is slowly changing everything in how we do cloud computing thanks to not having to rely on a server. This is likely to become a standard … Read more
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The Importance of Coding Standards
Programmers too often think of coding standards as something imposed by people with nothing better to do. Sometimes they give lip service to the idea but ignore the standards in practice. Neglecting them has real consequences when it comes time to maintain code. If it lives up to a set of standards, developers have a … Read more
Building Applications for Serverless Architecture
“Serverless” technology can greatly simplify software development and deployment. Amazon’s AWS Lambda and Microsoft’s Azure Functions let developers deploy code without having to deal with provisioning and scaling. At the same time, they enjoy substantial cost savings. Serverless, aka FaaS The name “serverless” is a misnomer. The code runs on a server, of course. Some … Read more
Gutenberg: The Re-Invention of WordPress Editing
The WordPress team has decided that its editor needs an update. Most people who create content for websites would rather not deal with HTML and CSS. The Gutenberg editor, which will be standard in WordPress 5.0, will bring editing into a new age. It’s available now as a plugin. You just download, install, and activate … Read more
Switching to HTTPS: The Chrome Update Deadline
Those of you still using HTTP sites are in for a big change occurring on June 30 of this year. If you’ve ever used Chrome as your main browser, they’re going to enact changes to block all HTTP sites in favor of sites using HTTPS. While this might sound shocking that a major browser will … Read more
WordPress Tools for GDPR Compliance
On May 25, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect in the European Union. It claims jurisdiction over any website that holds data on EU citizens, so compliance is a worldwide issue. The new regulation places strong restrictions on the collection and use of personal information. Many sites are finding it easier to … Read more
ReactJS vs. Angular
ReactJS and AngularJS are two very popular ways to build interactive websites. Neither one is clearly superior to the other. Each has a distinctive approach, which will appeal to developers or not depending on their preferred styles. If you understand how they address the task, you’re in a better position to decide which one will … Read more
Waterfall and Agile Scrum – Key Differences
In software development, two of the most widely adopted approaches are Waterfall and Agile Scrum. Yet despite their widespread adoption, there are a number of misconceptions about the underlying differences between them. To help clear up these misconceptions, let’s explore the principles of Waterfall and Agile Scrum in detail. Then look through an example of … Read more
Get Signed Order Forms Faster: Optimize Salesforce for Your Salespeople and Contract Administrators
Salesforce is the backbone for thousands of businesses. The online portal handles core business functions from marketing to billing and customer support. If all of your company’s services are integrated into the same platform, interdepartmental actions are much faster. Customer service is more seamless and records are almost automatically complete. Integrating department-specific tools makes the … Read more
Uses for Blockchain in the Real World
When you hear about blockchain tech, you’re probably hearing about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. That is what the technology was invented for, but it’s grown to many other use cases. It’s a way of establishing trust between people and organizations who may not know each other. It lets people create records that are authenticated, unalterable, … Read more