Software Development Opinion

Software developers are not usually great authors, however, Writing articles forces us to take time away from daily PHP programming 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 uncoventional 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 entiry by acident.

Migrating from Xero OAuth 1 to OAuth 2.0

by Caleb Hines - Wednesday 18^th November 2020

A guide on how to convert to Xero OAuth 2.0

Timeless SQL

by Chris Maffey - Monday 13^th January 2020

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.

Two key internet problems solved and an oportunity lost

by Chris Maffey - Tuesday 13^th November 2018

My view of the key moments leading to the invention of the internet.

Open Source Software

by Chris Maffey - Monday 16^th July 2018

My personal ramble on Open Source software. This article does nothing more than raise some points about open source software which I find interesting.

Agile software development

by Chris Maffey - Wednesday 27^th June 2018

A simple explanation of agile software development and how it helps you with software development projects.

Software Ownership

by Chris Maffey - Wednesday 18^th October 2017

A brief look at who really owns your software.