by Jeff Hill | Sep 14, 2017 | From The Forge
You’ve likely heard the acronym IOT by now, but in case you haven’t it’s the Internet Of Things. I remember when Sun Microsystems REALLY, REALLY wanted Java to take hold as the new, hip language for developers of all stripes. Boy did...
by Jeff Hill | Aug 14, 2017 | From The Forge
Process Automation du jour… I recently finished a really interesting, fun, process automation project for a new client: Mandated Technology Systems. Mandated Technology Systems is a new startup focused on solving burdensome, manual processes for the...
by Jeff Hill | Aug 1, 2017 | From The Forge
I follow several “influencers” on social media, but to be honest there really isn’t a great deal of value in doing so. Part of the reason I say this is: despite the accepted concept of brevity and honesty in blog-writing, people are still way-too...
by Jeff Hill | Jul 26, 2017 | From The Forge
My first big client was a major retailer who had grown tired of paying a huge ($400k / year) maintenance bill for SAP software they were barely using. They asked me to build a much simpler application that was designed to meet a simple, strict set of requirements....
by Jeff Hill | Jun 13, 2017 | From The Forge
Professionally and personally we’ve all had periods of time where we are uninspired, unmotivated and just downright “meh”. Sometimes it’s just a natural process of the ebbs and flows of life. Other times it’s a series of unfortunate...
by Jeff Hill | Apr 11, 2017 | From The Forge
Easily one of the most difficult things I had to learn as a developer is this: Estimating my time accurately There are key questions to ask, unforseen issues that arise, and fickle client requirements and changes. About 4 years ago I changed the way I build my...