Custom Software Development
by Chris Maffey -A quick look at the benefits of custom software and off the shelf software.
Software developers don't usually make great authors. However, writing articles forces us to take time away from daily coding work to think about the bigger picture and share some of our professional experiences.
Everything we write here is based on experience and opinion. Some of our ideas are unconventional and will go against main stream software development thinking.
Sharing thoughts and experience on PHP development and the broader software development industry is healthy. It allows programmers to improve and grow. I started working in the software industry in 1994 and have learnt a few things worth sharing in that time, much of it though the generosity of others or by accident.
A quick look at the benefits of custom software and off the shelf software.
A bit of a tongue in cheek look at PHPs cobbled together nature and its ability to keep on coming back to life after being declared dead on more than one occasion.
PHP is the server-side programming language specifically designed for the web applications. PHP first appeared in the early days of the web and enjoyed phenomenal growth in popularity since 2000. Though this popularity is declining, and in recent years, PHP has become the language many developers love to hate. In this article, we'll explore the key benefits of PHP as a programming language and why it remains a popular choice among developers for building dynamic websites and web applications.
A strange journey where I figure out the benefits of letting go of our physical hosting environment and moving to the cloud.
Recently we have been recruiting for a new software developer, it has been an educational exercise. I would like to share some thoughts.
In this article, we will explore the benefits of choosing a custom PHP framework over an off-the-shelf solution, highlighting the potential for enhanced creativity, performance, and flexibility.
A few points to illustrate why we feel hourly pricing is better than fixed price and to mitigate some fears of flexible pricing.
A guide on how to convert to Xero OAuth 2.0
Today I am motivated to write a couple of notes on SQL after spotting an article on Slashdot proclaiming SQL is the most sort after programming skill in January 2020.
My view of the key moments leading to the invention of the internet.
My personal ramble on Open Source software. This article does nothing more than raise some points about open source software which I find interesting.
A simple explanation of agile software development and how it helps you with software development projects.
A brief look at who really owns your software.