Software Engineer

Archive: 07-2012

• Manage software projects with Trello

  For a project running in an Agile way or even a less strict way, Justin James states the tool Trello is definitely worth checking out.

  Posted by Justin James | July 31, 2012, 9:30 AM PDT

• Poll: Do you prefer pre-made or roll your own libraries?

  Developer Justin James uses pre-made libraries when possible to save time and effort. Do you prefer pre-made or roll your own libraries, or perhaps a little of both?

  Posted by Justin James | July 27, 2012, 3:28 PM PDT

• Getting data from Agile Platform's Web Blocks to their owners

  OutSystems Agile Platform’s Web Blocks are great tools for encapsulating functionality. Here’s a trick for getting information out of Web Blocks.

  Posted by Justin James | July 24, 2012, 1:57 PM PDT

• Website and app security tips for software developers

  In response to a troubling security report, Justin James shares what he’s learned about securing applications after writing software for almost 20 years.

  Posted by Justin James | July 23, 2012, 1:54 PM PDT

• How to select which programming skills to learn

  This four-step process for determining what programming skill to learn may take several hours, but once you complete it, you should know what to master to get the job you want.

  Posted by Justin James | July 20, 2012, 10:31 AM PDT

• Poll: How many stages are in your deployment environment?

  Developers, do you have a one-, two-, or three-stage development environment? Answer this question in our quick poll.

  Posted by Justin James | July 17, 2012, 8:34 AM PDT

• Agile Platform's Lifetime makes application deployments a breeze

  Read about the OutSystems Agile Platform 7.0’s new Lifetime application deployment and lifecycle management feature.

  Posted by Justin James | July 11, 2012, 10:05 AM PDT

• Poll: Do you say 'yes' to freelance consulting work?

  Some developers are full-time consultants, while others moonlight or opt not to dip their toes in consulting work. Do you accept freelance consulting gigs?

  Posted by Justin James | July 9, 2012, 3:19 PM PDT

• Software patents: What developers should consider before getting one

  Learn the difference between offensive and defensive patents, and find out why Justin James believes defensive patents are becoming a necessity.

  Posted by Justin James | July 3, 2012, 8:13 AM PDT

• Poll: Do you use a separate HTML editor?

  Justin James is growing impatient with poor HTML editors and is considering using a separate editor. Let us know what you use to edit HTML.

  Posted by Justin James | July 2, 2012, 3:17 PM PDT