Software Planet’s Dictionary of Do’s and Don’ts
Just as with many other areas in life, in the software development world, there’s a lot that hangs on communication. After all, a single misplaced word can result in monumental misunderstandings, sparking people to become…
Information Security: Trends and Challenges
To be the ultimate software provider, you have to be willing to meet all aspects of your customers’ needs. This is why in addition to developing software, SPG offer vital information security audits of both…
The Values, Principles and Practices of Extreme Programming
Already on his first day of classes at the University of Oregon, at the very young age of 18, Agile demigod Kent Beck somehow knew he was destined for greatness. As the head of his…
Last October, Prime Minister Theresa May caused quite a stir in Parliament when she bravely announced to the world that her Brexit deal was “95 percent complete.” The widespread confusion, however, was wholly understandable. After…
Project Kiosk: Food Delivery Made Easy
If you own a takeaway or are a restauranter, then you will certainly know what it’s like to be on the lookout for a software solution. After all, in this day and age, without an…
Why We Work with Full-Stack Developers
The “one expert per technology” mindset is as culturally pervasive as it is clearly detrimental, yet its origin is actually understandable. After all, if you have a heart condition, you go see a cardiologist, if…
Oracle JDK: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
With the news that Oracle have now changed their Java licensing terms and should no longer be providing updates of the ubiquitous SE 8, understandably, a lot of people have begun to wonder what all…
Our Annual Intermission
Just like every good knife must occasionally be sharpened, from time to time, developers too must also refresh their talents. This is why every year (at the end of May or beginning of June) our…
Is the Desktop Application Dead?
For years now, speculation on the eventual demise of the trusty desktop application has been going rife and rampant, yet as far-fetched as these predictions may initially appear to be, when one honestly takes the…
Programming in 2019: What Are the Latest Trends?
For many companies containerisation and ML were a big trend in 2018. Will they keep their positions?When it comes to programming in 2019, things can quickly take a turn for the murky. After all, though…