The development process has too many different responsibilities. User interface design, database processes, exception handling, and many other tasks can be examples of responsibilities. Separation Of Concerns recommends that these different responsibilities be isolated from each other and each handled within a separate component. This makes the software more sustainable...

When I was at NeXT Software in the mid-1990s, Steve Jobs used to say, to the point we all got sick of hearing it: “A players attract A players. B players attract C players.” This was in the context of making each new hire count, from the most junior to...

It is often said that software development and knowledge work is invisible work. But as a leader, if you do not see it, how can you improve it? ‘Going to the Gemba’ is one method. Gemba is a Japanese word for the ‘real place’ – the place where the value-creating...

With rapid advancements and new software development trends emerging, the coming year promises significant innovations in the software industry. Key software development trends are emerging as companies seek innovative ways to keep pace. For instance, the growing need for secure digital transactions is driving blockchain adoption to new heights, while...

Table of contents What Is a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)? Why startups need a MVP How to build a Minimum Viable Product Common mistakes Real-world examples Tools and resources for building your MVP One could argue that minimum viable products (or "MVPs") are the most well-understood yet the most commonly...

Contents Limited growth opportunities Burnout Lack of recognition and appreciation Challenging team dynamics and collaboration Poor company culture Uninspiring projects Low compensation and benefits Misalignment with company vision and values The burden of technical debt Toxic bosses Software developers are leaving their jobs. This should come as no surprise. When...

Indeed, when an individual decides to build a career in the Software Development field, there is one thing that always comes to his mind – How the career will progress, and what will be future opportunities? However, there are various worthwhile career opportunities after spending an adequate amount in the...

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a pervasive technology with a significant impact on various industries. IoT refers to the network of interconnected physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity, enabling them to collect and exchange data. The growth of IoT applications has revolutionized sectors such as healthcare,...

Explore the benefits and risks of using AI-generated code in software development and when and how to leverage it to stay competitive. Artificial intelligence (AI) has shaped numerous industries over the past few years, from automation and minimizing errors to boosting worker productivity. One key field that AI is revolutionizing...

As we step into 2024, the landscape of software development continues to evolve exponentially, driven by technological innovations and changing market needs. For businesses and developers alike, staying abreast of these trends is not just beneficial-it’s essential for remaining competitive and successful. In this article, we explore the key...

A friend reached out recently regarding the usage of Task Parallel Library (TPL) and ConcurrentBag in some .NET code. I inquired what the code was doing and it turns out that for each entry in some workload, it was performing some database operations and API calls. I immediately wondered if...

Passion is both the reason and the reward I entered the software industry about 2 decades ago. I was an engineering graduate, but I didn’t have a computer degree. It was OK, not only because I knew the basics of software making (I was an Electronics engineer), but also because...

The Software Development Process is the structured approach to developing software for a system or project, sometimes called the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Several approaches can be used, including waterfall, spiral, Agile, and incremental development. These different approaches will focus the testing effort at different points in the development...

The goal of most software development companies and their clients is software production at the lowest cost, with the best quality, in the shortest time. Proper planning and management of the development process with the right methodology is important to achieve such a goal. There are lots of software development...

The main thing that you should know about Software Architecture reads as follows, “Graphical interface and data should be separated”. The worst thing you could do to your program is writing your code inside Form1.cs, HomeController.cs, MainWindow.cs etc. Do not write your code inside forms. Do not write your...