30 April, 2015

Impact of FileMaker 12 on business

Do your business in any platform: Well the File maker 12 has a unique feature i.e. cross platform compatibility. Though previously it was limited to only apple ecosystem i.e. MAC os X, iOS etc but this time File maker Inc has come up to support other platforms like Windows and android too. So you can now design your application on File maker platform that can be run on different platforms like windows and MAC. With the support of multiple platforms, the technology becomes accessible to a wide range of users and customers. Moreover, you can switch between the platforms for better efficiency and effectiveness. So your File maker application can now run on Windows machine as well.

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Give better look to your business app with FM12: File Maker 12 has introduced many new themes that can help the file maker developer in designing even attractive and intuitive user interface. So you can opt for those attractive and new user interfaces for your business solution now. This will definitely help you in providing better user experience and that is highly recommended in IT industry.

Charting has never been so attractive: Charting is one of few things that look awesome both on paper and on web pages on software applications like file maker application. The best part is that it is a gift from 18th century or even before that still exists in 21st century!! This indicates the importance of chart in any domain. Understanding the fact, this time File maker 12 has come up with modern chart plugins or modules to design attractive web pages. It includes all the previous traditional chart features along with new 3d chart and graphical chart options. This will definitely improve the user experience of your business application developed in File Maker.

Manage your business from anywhere through your iPhone or iPad: This is yet another futuristic featute of File maker 12. Now you can access the database of your business application from a remote place may be thousand miles away through your iPhone or iPad. You just need to configure your application so that you can manage your business data through your personal smart phone. Moreover, you can chose your windows desktop for your application and the information can be accessed by your iPhone or iPad through internet connectivity. Well, make sure that your host machine is connected with internet service.

Better promotion means more productivity: In File Maker 12, a FM developer can configure the application in many advanced features like E-Campaign. We all know the importance of e-campaign in the industry. Now a days, everyone is tied with social media, email and many professional media. So, you have to find out who are your target audience. You can know the same from the vision of your business. So, you can accordingly send e-Campaigns to their mail, facebook account etc. The best part is through File Maker application, you can know who has opened your email and who did not responded to your campaign. This will help you in finding your target audience without much effort. Isn’t this amazing?

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Microsoft Silverlight and its features

Microsoft Silverlight is yet another ambitious project of Microsoft to dominate the industry with its unmatched features and qualities that will definitely make you feel superior. In the initial stage, it was developed keeping in mind that it will compete with Adobe Flash. Well, it is successful to some extend though not fully. The story began in 2007 with the introduction of its debut version into the industry. Tech experts around the globe were extremely positive towards this launch and many had commented for its brighter future ahead. It was fully loaded with many advanced and unique features that enable web developers in better graphics output on the web page. The latest Silverlight 5 is having a lot of new features for finest visual impact on the user. Let us discuss those features today.

Pros and Cons of Mobile Development framework

Why Mobile Development? There is a warmer environment of mobile industry in the market and the trend continues up with every passing day. The circumstance becomes even hotter with latest gadgets like smart phones and tablets in the industry. As the outcome of this, the mobile development industry is gaining over whelming popularity in the IT sector. There is a huge demand of mobile developers in the industry and it is expected to grow further in coming future. There are many languages which are capable of mobile development process like PHP, JSP, ASP etc. On the other hand, to make the process even sweeter many software farms are gifting many mobile development tools through which a mobile app developer can build enterprise standard mobile applications in less time and more efficiency. Nothing comes without drawbacks and so the case for these advanced frameworks. Let us discuss some interesting advantage and disadvantage of these mobile development tools.

27 April, 2015

Problems while programming in Python

Python is old but having all modern amenities: Python was evolved in 1980s and it released its first version in 1991. In 21st century, it get reinvented by Google through its ambitious project Unladen Swallow. After the magical touch from Google, it turned out to be an awesome product. All the internal processes of the language get modified for optimum performance and easy programming. Now, it is equipped with all the modern features to develop futuristic software applications that are not only efficient but also effective. It includes responsive web design, Cloud service integration and smart phone app development etc. So we can say it ready for the upcoming challenge of the industry with its unmatched features and efficiency. What is more? A python developer does not need to bother for any third party module or class; because all the necessary methods, modules and classes are already there within the library itself. With all these positive things, Python becomes extremely powerful; but again, it is not perfect in every case because this is the undeniable truth of the nature. It has few shortcomings and a python developer must focus on them for better output; let’s find those pin points.

23 April, 2015

Software Testing and its objective

Testing is treated as the most trusted concept of software development life cycle. Often developers underestimate testers. But they are totally unaware and uneducated about the importance of testers in the industry. Though the effort of a developer is usually more than that of a tester; but at the end of the day, the quality of the application or product will depend upon the smart effort of the tester. We can’t ignore the importance of smart work against hard work. Hence testers are given more priority by major IT companies of the industry because, they understand their importance in the quality output and hence in getting a CMMI level status in the industry. There are many important points to describe the importance of testers in the industry; but in our topic we will shortlist three concrete objectives of software testing.

22 April, 2015

The reason behind learning ASP.Net

ASP .Net is from Microsoft’s family: Understanding the market potential of web industry, Microsoft had launched its ambitious web development framework i.e. ASP .Net. Previously Classic ASP was being used by web developers in developing enterprise standard web solutions. But with ASP .Net, the development quality has increased to a large extent. Moreover, now the users can use VBScript along with C# and .Net on ASP .Net platform for quick web application development. Again Microsoft is putting continuous effort to make it ready for the industry so that it can sustain in the industry with prestige. This makes it unique in the industry.

21 April, 2015

Silverlight development - Why has the demand faded

Technology depreciates and it is the bitter truth of the industry. We have to accept it if we want to move forward. When Silver Light was launched in the industry in 2007, it had a lot of hope associated with it from the industry. It was expected to dominate the industry in future, but every wish does not fulfil and so the case for Microsoft Silver light. It was aimed to compete with Adobe Flash; but when the Adobe Flash itself going away from the industry, we can expect the very similar situation for Silverlight. Anyway, within 5 years, Microsoft had announced 5 updates through the version 1 to version 5. But, now it has clearly conveyed that No future updates will be entertained but, still the users can get support up to 2021. Let us discuss few major points for the unsuccessful of Microsoft Siler Light.

20 April, 2015

Few benefits of using ColdFusion

It’s a web domain specific language: Recently, we have seen a tremendous growth of web industry. Almost all other industries are taking the help of web industry to promote their business and potential. Things are getting even better with the introduction of smart phones and tablets into the industry. Moreover, they are increasing their volume at a very faster pace. As a result it triggers the web industry to grow in a much faster pace than before. To help the industry, ColdFusion has born as a web domain specific language. ColdFusion has already gained a good reputation and popularity in the industry in developing industry standard web application on the fly. It has all the necessary and required features to develop enterprise standard web solution that is highly optimised and reliable. Let us discuss those features or benefits of ColdFusion that has helped ColdFusion in getting a prestigious position in the industry.

Comparing ROR with other development frameworks

We are in the web era! In past decade if any industry has changed the face of the world that is none other than web industry. It has grown to an unexpected height in a very less span of time. Experts are treating this phase as web era for the industry. Almost all sectors of the industry are under the capture of this web industry in directly or indirectly. Starting from Tourist industry, Hotel industry, electronics industry to different types of service all are highly affected by cyber world. The number of websites being launched in a day is more than our expectations. Still, experts believe that there are a lot of things to happen yet. Anyway, in this growing phase, many potential products have tested their fate and few of them received support from the industry and rest gets vanished. Ruby on Rails is one such piece that has received an overwhelming response from the industry. It is a language framework combo and hence highly efficient for web developers. Today we will discuss about few of its unique features that makes it different than others.

16 April, 2015

The market for PHP in 2015. Is it going to grow?

2015 the cyber year: Industry experts have already predicted that 2015 is going to be even bigger success for the web industry. There are more websites, web accesses is expected this year. To make the things even faster and smoother, new generation computer devices are going to play an important role. Devices like smart phones and tablets will reach to every hand in developing countries and that will trigger the growth of web industry to an exponential rate. Hence we can expect an overwhelming response for the web developers in the industry this year. Here we can’t ignore the vital role of PHP in the web development process and hence the importance of PHP developers in the growth of web industry.

15 April, 2015

Java Programming - Ways in which it is benefiting the software industry

Java is a legend in the software industry, uuf Sorry in the IT industry: The only language that has been ruling the IT industry is none other than java for around three decades. Well when it was conceived, its parents were highly motivated by C and C++; as a result, when it get born to the industry it was highly potential for developing object oriented applications for the industry. Then it was used for developing hardware applications like embedded system development; but with time it modified itself and diversified itself to help different sectors of the industry like desktop application development, web application development, mobile development and game development etc. The common fact among all these industries is that java can handle them not only efficiently but also effectively. This brought an over whelming response for java in the industry.

14 April, 2015

How to become an expert ASP.Net programmer

To be an expert in any domain or language there is no perfect guideline. In fact the word “expert” itself very confusing. Someone may be expert in certain area of a technology but he may lack significantly in another area of the same language. Still if someone has more than 60% knowledge in any technology he can be considered as an expert in the technology. There is no shortcut way to be an expert in any domain and as a good software developer you must have to accept it from the very beginning. Moreover in the ever changing demands and requirements of any software farm from a software developer, it becomes even worst to concentrate on a single domain. Anyway, today we will discuss about few factors that may lead you to be so called an expert in asp .net technology.

13 April, 2015

Knowing about the security features of FileMaker

Being the subsidiary farm of Apple, Filemaker Inc. doesn’t need any introduction for the quality and reliability of its flagship product i.e., Filemaker pro. Well since it’s the sibling of apple, we can expect the use of this product in IOS and MAC operating system but, the latest Filemaker pro is also compatible with windows operating system. As always apple is renowned for better quality and service hence we can expect similar quality and service from file maker pro. On the other hand, we have to accept that quality and reliability can’t be achieved without proper security measures. Today will discuss about different stages of security features of Filemaker pro which can help both the users and the developers on the same ladder.

Differentiating Ruby on Rails 4 from Ruby on Rails 3

As an open source web application development framework, Ruby on Rails (ROR) is used widely for building a wide variety of websites and internet application. Despite being open source, the full-stack framework, written in Ruby programming language, is updated frequently to complement the frequently changing trends in web development. In June 2013, version 4.0 of the web application development framework was released with several new features and enhancement. So the web programmers must understand the new features that differentiate the 4th major release of the web application development framework from Ruby on Rails 3.

09 April, 2015

What is the need to automate the testing process?

Do we need to explain the importance of testing? Quality and reliability play the key role for the success of any software application or product. The end user who is the target audience of our application or product decides the fate and future of the same. If a software application or product doesn’t receive proper response from its users then the product becomes a useless and brings loss to the software farm. Understanding the importance of the quality of any software product, industry hunts for quality assurance professionals who are otherwise known as testers or QA testers. Testers play the role of a connection bridge between the end user and the developer. Hence, there is always a tremendous demand for the testers in the enterprise.

08 April, 2015

FileMaker and its current demand in the database market

FileMaker is from Apple’s family: FileMaker is a product from Apple’s subsidiary farm FileMaker Inc. Hence it was developed for MAC users and iPhone or iPad users in its early life. Later on, it is modified to work in windows platform as well. If something is related to Apple, we can expect exceptional quality of performance and service from the same. The same repeats here as well. FileMaker is the best in the industry for its ERP solution. Though there are many other databases available in the market, but FileMaker has its unique identity in the industry. If we compare it with different databases of the industry, then it will not be a fair. Because, FileMaker is way ahead of those database providers. It has many unique features that are totally absent in other databases. Hence there is always a special demand for FileMaker in the industry. Let us find them out.

07 April, 2015

5 reasons why ColdFusion development should be outsourced

Once you choose a trustworthy software farm for outsourcing your project you will not only get 24X7 supports for your customers but also they will take the conscientiousness for any unanticipated situation that may panic you if it would have handled by yourself.

06 April, 2015

Developing a Silverlight application - Few tips & tricks

Silverlight is the new cross-browser as well as cross-platform solution from Microsoft that helps one in building rich Internet applications as well as immersive media occurrences in the browser. However it is yet to provide the stout support with respect to localization as compared to the other components of Microsoft.NET framework.

The Tips and Tricks to Test Applications with QTP

HP QuickTest Professional (QTP) is used widely by software testers to smoothly automate functional, regression, and smoke test cases. It also supports several widely used technologies including Java, .NET, Delphi, Oracle, Active X, and web services. So the tools provided by QTP help users to effectuate the testing of large and complex software applications. However, the software testers still need to remember a number of QTP testing tips and tricks to save both time and efforts.

02 April, 2015

Python and its efficiency in web development

Python is an old but efficient all-rounder: Python was developed before three decades with a vision to compete with C, C++ and Java that were the leaders of the IT industry of that time. It was a successful at that time but unfortunately due to lack of publicity it could not reach to everyone in the industry. Later on, Google reinvented this technology through its ambitious project i.e., “Unladen swallow”. Through this project Google had aimed to improve its speed up to five times than before so that it can be treated as the most powerful and prestigious language of the industry. This time unfortunately the project paused in the middle but during the course of time it has gained two to three times efficiency within itself. Due to the branding from Google, Python received an overwhelming response from the industry. Fortunately the tech experts realised that it is much more powerful than other technologies for any enterprise standard web application development.

01 April, 2015

Developing web apps with ASP.Net. Things to keep in mind before starting

ASP .Net the flagship product from Microsoft: Microsoft, the giant of IT industry has shown its potential to the industry through different breakthroughs. ASP .Net is yet another breakthrough from Microsoft to help the industry in developing enterprise standard web applications on the fly. Well, framework means performance, optimisation and enhanced security with beautiful output. Hence a web developer used to rely on any of the frameworks to develop quality web solutions for the users. ASP .Net is one of the most powerful and large web frameworks of the industry having a tremendous track record for more than a decade. From the beginning, it has received continuous support and love from the industry among the web developers. It is often treated as most powerful and comprehensive web framework of the industry that enables asp .net developer to develop scalable and testable web applications.