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Triggers are useful tools a team of software engineers can pull out of their project toolbox. Read more about identifying project risks here.
Who should do the estimating?
Check out best practices for estimating tasks and creating the work breakdown structure for a project from experienced developers.
Coding PHP Applications for the Command Line
When writing a PHP app, avoid using the special variables in your internal classes, to more easily test the class outside of a web environment. Learn more.
When FM Scripts Are Faster Than PHP for Custom Web Publishing
Yes, there are times when FileMaker scripts can provide a huge speed improvement over equivalent logic in PHP. Learn about them here.
Burndowns considered harmful?
If you’re a project manager, you constantly look for the perfect way to report on project progress. Consider this discussion when weighing the options.
How to Define Global Constants in Flex
Probably the best way to define a set of global constants is to create an object with all static constants as members. Check out our method here.
“Lightbox” scripts for web pages
Gain an insightful overview of Javascript lightbox technologies and how they can be implemented to your advantage from Certified Developers.
The Disempowered Project Manager
Empower project managers when working with decision makers on software projects by taking strategic steps to gathering essential information.
The Case for Custom Software
Find this discussion of how custom software can be leveraged to your advantage, when considering the best solutions for business workflows.
FMProxy HTML Form Example
Check out this very simple proxy.php illustration of the power of FMProxy written especially to get developers up to speed.
