Mar 11, 2019
In order to be a great business analyst (BA), knowledge of the business, understanding the technical aspects and a capability in the tools of the trade are all key to ensuring high-quality software is delivered on time and as per spec. A complicated role, BAs within...
Mar 7, 2019
Businesses often choose to develop their own software based on historical reasons that are not as valid today. In the pre-Internet 70s and 80s, banks started writing their own programs because they were the only ones qualified to do so. Some inhouse development teams...
Mar 6, 2019
Speed to market is the key ingredient to sustaining a competitive advantage. In the app development world, choosing the right mobile technology stack could mean the difference between success and failure. If one wants to create a highly functional mobile app –...
Jan 16, 2019
Software developers are in the enviable position of having the power to shape the future. This is according to software expert Cliff de Wit, who says it’s an exciting time to be in the industry, but also a time for reflection on the ethics and responsibilities...
Jan 14, 2019
Grasshopper is a beginner’s coding app developed by Area 120 (Googles’ in-house incubator for experimental projects). We reviewed this app, and found it fun, informative and easy to use. Grasshopper is available on Google Play and the App Store for free, making it...
Jan 9, 2019
While technical skills are a prerequisite if you are an IT product, solution or system tester, a broader skill set is required if you want to be truly successful. According to Mandla Mbonambi, CEO of Africonology, many people mistakenly think of testers as technical...
