Testing Generated Binary Files w/RSpec
Testing generated binary files with RSpec: RSpec is a 'Domain Specific Language' (DSL) testing tool written in Ruby to test Ruby code.
The Risks of Modernizing Legacy Technology Too Late
Many companies consider the risks of modernizing legacy technology too late. One of the biggest questions facing any tech company is whether to start modernizing legacy technology or not. It’s unavoidable – advances in new software and programs are made every day, and there are countless options when it comes to bringing your company into
More Basics about Alternative Legacy Modernization Strategies
For companies not sure what migration approach will work best for them, we’ve created a comprehensive list of alternative legacy modernization strategies. When it comes to the necessary steps a company needs to take to keep up in today’s fast-paced tech climate, updating legacy systems is an absolute must. We’ve previously written at length
How to Plan for Your Next Machine Learning Projects
Follow these tips and you’ll be well on your way to plan for machine learning projects effectively and designing algorithms with an eye to the future.
Winning the IT Battle with Offshore Team Staffing
By 2022, the demand for advanced technology skill sets will exceed the supply of workers with these skills creating a shortage of 900,000 professionals in the U.S. alone. This talent shortfall is projected to represent approximately 1.4 billion hours of lost productivity each year.* If each of these hours is valued at a blended average
5 Reasons to Get on the Artificial Intelligence Hype Train
Artificial intelligence is already an ever-present concept and a widespread technology. Simply look at the growth scale of AI-related tech such as phone assistants, smart home hubs and other applications. Despite its growing prevalence, AI is still in the early stages of enterprise adoption. Companies are scratching the surface of AI’s potential. Many believe
Node.js vs PHP: Which Environment to Choose for Your Next Project?
The choice between PHP and Node.js is sometimes characterized as a battle, even a war. But the situation is more complicated than a simple either-or. The two technologies have different advantages and disadvantages, depending on the project, and do not necessarily need to be thought of as rivals. Below, we
The Importance and Best Practice of Using Software Design Documents
For a quick refresher, the software design document does as its name implies. It spells out the software’s architecture, interface, and data designs in a written and structured format. These documents are important because they set the expectations. The software provider should mandate software design documents are created with every
How To Modernize Legacy Software and Need For It?
Does your company need to modernize legacy software? Here we describe not only what the issues with legacy software are, but how to fix them effectively. Out with the old, in with the new – that’s how the saying goes. There comes a time in any program’s lifecycle when even
Improving Teams (and Results) with Software Development Metrics
Metrics mean accountability. They hold the team accountable for the work they’re putting in. This doesn’t mean the metrics are just for managers to hold over everyone’s heads. Their main purpose is to improve the results of the team by pointing out areas of excellence as well as shortcomings. Without