Towards Consciousness

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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.

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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.

The Critical Role of Knowledge Transfer

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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

Using Agile

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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

Virtual FoxFest 2022 Coming up

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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

Brandon Savage: Hating Old Code Is a Sign Of Growth

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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

Virtual FoxFest 2021

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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

Canadian Heritage – Update, Improve and Excel

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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

Always Be Releasing

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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

AKSEL

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AKSEL operates on a clear principle: Deliver precise solutions efficiently. In a world where companies often invest heavily in consultants that tend to prolong their stay, amassing hours without effectively addressing core issues, we differentiate ourselves. While understanding the project scope is crucial, we recognize that many businesses already pinpoint their challenges or have envisioned … Read more