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“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”Arthur C. Clarke (1962) I first used that quote when I was starting out in the tech industry. Back then, it was a way to illustrate just how fast and powerful computers had become. Querying large datasets in seconds felt magical—at least to those who didn’t build them. … Read more
Some things can act the part of being conscious. But acting isn’t knowing—and repetition isn’t reflection. The Pattern Existence Theory offers a way to separate imitation from intent, and performance from persistence.
Respect is something humans give to each other through personal connection. It’s the bond that forms when we recognize something—or someone—as significant, relatable, or worthy of care. This connection doesn’t have to be limited to people.
Sharing knowledge is paramount in the consulting world. Yet, there are instances when consultants either withhold information or mistakenly believe they know it all. This mindset can harm clients for various reasons: Decades ago, knowledge transfer leaned heavily on written documentation. While developer conferences showcased vibrant discussions, attendees often depended on printed materials for in-depth … Read more
How did we help one of our clients move from a traditional waterfall development process to agile? Read on. In 2010, we began our journey with Agile in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), initiating with Microsoft’s Team Foundation Server (TFS). Emphasizing iterative development, projects adopted a hybrid model where each iteration was rigorously reviewed … Read more
In October 2022, Virtual FoxFest returns and if past events are any indication, there should be a lot of great sessions for FoxPro developers who want to ensure their skills are ready for what’s happening in the development world. From supporting legacy applications to moving existing applications into the web-based world, Tamar, Doug and Rick … Read more
Hating old code is a sign of growth. Note: Brandon Savage is a PHP developer whose newsletter “Modernization Tips in under 100 words” holds a wealth of ideas for developers of all stripes. From time to time, I repeat some of these here, attributed to Brandon, of course. In late 2021 I took a hard … Read more
You can’t keep a good conference down. Virtual FoxFest is 1/3rd in, having started on October 14th. While you will be able to see some of the sessions online, there’s nothing quite like using the virtual session switcher available in The Hopin experience. It’s also staggered so you can choose which days you want to … Read more
Mr. MacNeill provided development and support for the latest versions of the Tax Credit Online System, also known as GCBO, starting in the fall of 2015 to its most recent version in 2021, delivering enhanced usability and client-side performance for online applications. Mr. MacNeill has been one of the lead architects behind the new web-based version for … Read more
In reviewing older posts, I came across this little gem that is particularly relevant to development today. The succinct message? Burnout looms when we aren’t releasing regularly. A client of mine recently embraced agile methodologies like iterative development. Initially, we had three-week sprints. However, feedback from the testing team prompted a shift to more frequent, … Read more