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With .NET 5 marking the completion of .NET's transformation into a cross-platform, open-source project, Microsoft is turning its attention to a cadence of annual releases that will continue to expand and improve its performance and solidify .NET as a leading framework. The first release, .NET 6, is expected to ship in November of this year, and with it will come a host of new features and improvements related to app performance, control themes, and faster developer experiences. Can't wait? Here's a sneak peek at just one of the changes anticipated by the developer community. #aspdotnet #NET6 #microsoft #dotnet
Within Agile Estimation, user stories are an informal, general explanation of a software feature written from the perspective of the end-user or customer. They help shift the focus from writing about requirements to talking about them. Here is a look at seven of the most popular methods to estimate story points including tips about the situations in which each method is best suited.
As the author of this article notes, perhaps the most interesting aspect concerning what we can expect from front-end development in the next year is that the biggest developments are unlikely to be traditionally front-end concerns. Learn which front-end developments we can expect to see more of, from a first glimpse at container queries to the growth of WASM-based solutions to the increased use of BFF technique, and more.
As developers dive more into the operational side of IT, the line between Dev and Ops has blurred, and monitoring across frameworks is commonplace. Here's a comparison of frameworks related to their monitoring capabilities and how to implement monitoring within each. #programming #devops #monitoring #springboot #quarkus
While offshore software development may look good on paper, the issues that arise may end up costing you more time and money in the end, particularly when it comes to Agile development, where quick changes and interpretations are required. Do the risks outweigh the benefits? This conversation about offshore development as it relates to Agile development, in particular, gives an honest assessment of the challenges a company should be prepared to face.
Keeping up on new releases can be difficult, especially when they're following a six-month cadence as is the case with JDK. Here's a helpful summary of all the new features included with the most recent release, JDK 16, along with insight into their potential impact on Java application development.
Cloud computing has become a key tool for businesses looking to cut costs and increase agility and today's IaaS market is largely dominated by three vendors— Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. Here's a look at what differentiates the three along with an outline of factors that can help determine which platform is best for your business. #cloudcomputing #azure #AWS #googlecloud
What happens when a developer is interested in building Single Page Applications but doesn’t want to use JavaScript? Enter Blazor, a new Microsoft UI framework that uses a unique approach for leveraging C# .NET and the WebAssembly framework to create SPAs running in web browsers. Wondering how Blazor stacks up to the ever-popular Javascript-based React? Check out this side-by-side comparison to learn more about the advantages and considerations of both. Whichever option you're considering, Intertech can help.
If you work in the software development industry, you've likely heard the term "WebAssembly" over the past few years. For those curious to learn more, here's a great overview and video demo of WebAssembly, covering what it is, who's behind it, and how it's being used today to build software applications.
When it comes to modernizing legacy software, out with the old and in with the new isn't always the best answer. Many organizations are running decades-old applications that also happen to be mission-critical and in some cases, it doesn’t make sense to replace them, but it does make sense to update them. Keeping key considerations in mind can help you navigate the modernization process without losing sight of your end objectives.
