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Software requirements gathering: a formula for success
Once the big questions have been answered (see part I of the series) and you’ve hired a software shop, your development team should ask the little questions next. These relate to the dozens or even...
View ArticleDon’t trust your software estimate without a UX prototype
In this blog series, I’ve been talking a lot about the IAG Consulting report that claims that 68% of IT related (and that includes custom software) projects fail. The report defines project failure as...
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Custom software: transparency is a tool, not a goal
We’re all guilty of it: overusing a particular word until it loses its meaning. Words like “synergy,” “alignment,” and “streamline” maintain a place in our vernacular and in the zeitgeist at large...
View ArticleHumanity in e-commerce: How web apps can bring people together
I think we can all agree that the internet sometimes feels like a huge barrier to human connection. One-click purchasing on Amazon is awesome when I just can’t be bothered to get out of bed, but I’ve...
View ArticleThe 3 critical questions to ask your software development company
In our 14 years of business, I’ve been asked all sorts of questions by prospective clients. In hiring our team, I’ve also had the opportunity to ask a lot of developers questions. Through this...
View ArticleDoes your web developer release quality code?
Authored by Anthony Garot Today’s custom software projects are designed with competitive advantage in mind. They are increasingly complex and more interconnected. They need to be altogether “mobile...
View ArticleThe Godfather IV: The dangerous interest of technical debt
Praxent’s software development process helps manage technical debt successfullyIf you’re not a software developer, it can be hard to understand the real impact of technical debt. What does it matter if...
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Testing Webhooks Locally with UltraHook
UltraHook is a nifty utility that I’ve begun using on recent projects that require webhook integration that solves a small but critical problem: How do you test remote server requests locally? In my...
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Agile software development: a process that puts you in command
The decision to build software usually stems from one of two events: You might have a specific pain point that needs resolution. Many of Praxent’s clients are completing tasks manually, swimming in...
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Understanding DevOps before choosing a software developer
You and your fellow stakeholders have determined that your organization requires its own platform in order to expand in size and scope. Your goal is to offer employees, vendors, and customers a more...
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How much does custom software cost?
We’ve heard horror stories of businesses who were unpleasantly surprised by the cost of software projects at other firms. We’ve taken notice of this phenomena and endeavored to do the opposite. This is...
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MEAN vs. LAMP stack: Which one is better?
In the spirit of equipping you to make informed technology decisions that pay off, we thought it would be a good idea to offer a short comparison of MEAN vs. LAMP stack. If you’ve worked with software...
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Make Informed Decisions with Business Intelligence Software
Peter Drucker was right. “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” Business intelligence matters because making decisions based on information rather than on gut instinct is crucial to healthy...
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Thinking about modernizing your legacy enterprise software? Stop and read...
Do you dream of ditching your current enterprise software for something newer and better? Does it feel like a worn-out, codependent relationship that desperately needs to end so that you can start a...
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The 6 Fatal Mistakes of Software Modernization Projects and How to Make Yours...
Pardon the grim analogy, but if you ever needed major surgery for say, a leg injury, chances are you would search out the least invasive, quickest-healing procedure so that you could get back on your...
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Dimensional and relational database modeling systems: The right tool for the job
Don’t let the technical jargon intimidate you, understanding the difference between dimensional and relational database modeling systems is actually quite simple. We can all agree that a pair of...
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How to get your business ahead of the curve by developing smart product...
You may have heard the phrase “The Internet of Things” tossed around quite a bit lately. This concept refers to the explosively popular movement in developing smart product technology. Businesses of...
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4 reasons to move your sales online with a custom eCommerce web app
Interested in boosting your current business with a custom eCommerce web app? We sure can’t blame you. There’s a very good reason every major retailer in the market has their own custom online store....
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Do mobile apps improve customer service? The proof is in the pudding for...
Do mobile apps improve customer service? If you own a smartphone you probably already know the answer to this question. If you pay any of your bills with a mobile app, shop online through a mobile app,...
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Build vs. Buy Software: Pros, Cons & Six Questions to Consider before Taking...
To build or not to build, that is the question! Shakespearean humor aside, the decision to build vs. buy software is a heavy one to weigh. It’s a dilemma that most business owners face at some point....
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