Why HTML5 makes justifying native applications more difficult

Justin James, who is now very bullish on Web applications, explains what you need to consider when deciding whether to write a desktop application or a Web application.

February 24th, 2012 in Web Development by Justin James 3 Comments

Making extensions in Agile Platform's Integration Studio

Justin James presents a tutorial on how to use .NET code to make a simple extension in the OutSystems Agile Platform's Integration Studio.

February 17th, 2012 in Web Development by Justin James Comment

Tips on cross browser Web testing

Justin James discusses using tools such as Scout and Selenium for test UIs in different browsers.

February 10th, 2012 in Web Development by Justin James Comment

The Herculean task of upgrading a development language or environment

The latest technology may be exciting but that doesn't necessarily mean an upgrade is necessary. Developer Tony Patton notes that upgrades can be rocky endeavors.

February 3rd, 2012 in Web Development by Tony Patton Comment

Write an advanced Excel data import with Agile Platform

Justin James explains how to create a data import for Excel in Agile Platform. He states the process is much faster than using third-party components in .NET code.

January 27th, 2012 in Web Development by Justin James Comment

Prepare for the Windows 8 development learning curve

Justin James prepares developers for Windows 8 by explaining what skills and tools are needed to learn to write Metro/WinRT apps.

January 20th, 2012 in Web Development by Justin James Comment

How WP7 prepared Microsoft and developers for Windows 8

Justin James analyzes Microsoft’s Windows 8 strategy and encourages developers to learn Windows Phone 7 now.

January 13th, 2012 in Web Development by Justin James 1 Comment

How to prevent code rot

Software developers call neglected code that stops working code rot. Chip Camden explains why this often occurs and how to avoid such trouble.

January 6th, 2012 in Web Development by Chip Camden Comment

My application lifecycle in Agile Platform

Developer Justin James shares some of the lessons he’s learned about doing consulting work with OutSystems Agile Platform.

December 16th, 2011 in Web Development by Justin James Comment

Debug and interact with Web apps via Opera Dragonfly

Tony Patton provides an overview of Opera Dragonfly’s features and explains why it replaced Firebug as his Web development tool of choice.

December 9th, 2011 in Web Development by Tony Patton Comment

Different types of documentation for programmers

Justin James goes back to basics in this overview of the documentation types developers should know. Read about "self-documenting" code, UML and more.

December 2nd, 2011 in Web Development by Justin James Comment

5 UI tips for Web apps

Keep users top of mind when you’re developing a Web app’s UI. Justin James presents guidelines to follow that will make for a better user experience.

November 25th, 2011 in Web Development by Justin James Comment

Generating unique strings in Agile Platform

The OutSystems Agile Platform makes it a snap to create random strings. Justin James describes using the platform to create strings for a password reset system.

November 18th, 2011 in Web Development by Justin James Comment

Be open-minded about users' browser choices

Justin James encourages his fellow developers to resist the temptation to not support or test their site on a particular browser.

November 11th, 2011 in Web Development by Justin James Comment

10 programming habits that should be more common

Book learning will take you only so far. In the trenches, you need to develop sensible, effective habits like these.

November 4th, 2011 in Web Development by Justin James 2 Comments

Legal liabilities that programmers need to consider

In our current business environment, lawsuits are all too common. Be aware of four areas that could pose litigation risks for programmers.

October 28th, 2011 in Web Development by Justin James Comment

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