Wednesday, December 29, 2010
by Softweb Solutions
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Open source technology has received lots of accolades from developers. It is received very positively by major organizations. One widely prevailing notion that price is the only advantage open source software holds, is wrong. In the current year, we have seen four big open source stories unfold to prove the fact, which are:
- The rise of Android
- Rising competition amongst different internet browsers
- Increasing profits of Red Hat (a die-hard open source user)
- The end of public open source Rivalry (Novell and Sun Microsystems losing their independence only Red Hat is standing as a public)
Open source technologies are highly beneficial to the organizations of any size and any domain. They are as follows:
- Security: The biggest advantage of open source technology is it is open to public view. Hence, if there are minor flaws or bugs in the code prepared, they can be tested upfront and fixed immediately. Whereas in case of closed source technology, it is very difficult for organizations to fix the errors in the code because the product is available worldwide and the organization has limited set of developers and testers to scrutinize and correct the flaws. A good example in this case is of Microsoft. It takes weeks if not months for the organization to discover any flaw in the product. A recent example of it is Internet Explorer zero-day flaw.
- Quality: Open source technology is developed by thousands of developers. There are countless number of developers working on the same software package so, the probability of improved features and enhanced product increases. Open source technologies enable developers to create products closest to the user’s needs because the users also have a hand in developing these products. This is one of the prime reasons for organizations to select open source technology.
- Customization: Developers can use the same code used for different projects since, the codes can be re-used. This helps them in completing their tasks quickly. They can even modify the codes as per their needs
- Interoperability: Open source technology complies with open source standards. It does not limit users to proprietary data formats. Hence, organizations have the freedom of exchanging important details with other businesses, computers, and users without any restrictions.
- Audit ability: In closed source software, vendors proclaim that they are keeping the software secure and according to standards. But there is no way to check whether they are doing the needful. But in case of open source software, the codes are visible to all and hence, the organization is at a better stage to see whether the standards are followed or not.
Open source technology has created a rampage in the software development world. Many reputed companies around the world have integrated open source technologies in their businesses. If you also wish to be a part of this revelation contact an expert open source application developer now at: info@softwebsolutions.com and learn more about our open source services.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
by Softweb Solutions
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Java was first introduced in the year 1995 by Sun Microsystems. Since its inception, this programming language has opened new dimensions in the field of web development. With the help of Java, developers can take advantage of web applications like never before. Java takes web interactivity to the next level. There are three major editions of Java available in the market.
They are:
- Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE)
- Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE)
- Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME)
Each of these editions has a specific role to pay in the respective domains. J2SE is popular amongst developers. It is also known as Java Development Kit (JDK). J2EE is specifically developed for internet enabled enterprise and e-commerce applications. J2ME Application Development is widely used for mobile devices. Java has opened new horizons for developers. But there are few people still skeptical about this technology. Let us check few of the Myths related to java and the realities related to the same.
Myth 1: Java can only run in web browsers
Reality: Although Java offers new development opportunities for web, it is not limited to it. Java can be run on desktop applications too. This can be done by installing JVM from vendors like Sun or Microsoft. It is very easy to run Java for desktop applications similar to Microsoft Word.
Myth 2: Java is too slow for serious programming
Reality: Yes, this is true to a certain extent. JVM takes a while to load but this also applies to .Net runtime or other similar libraries. This issue has been partly resolved with Java updates as some of them come with auto starter that loads JVM in login time. Please note that Java 6 is faster than Java 5 and Java on Linux is much faster than Windows.
Myth 3: Applets in Java are not reliable
Reality: Since, applets are run with different JVMs in browsers there are some differences in their performance. But there is a solution to this problem. It is very important for developers to use single JVM for optimum results which would also help them to use single JVM for different browsers. This means that users can always expect better performance irrespective of the browser being used.
Java has made the task of web designing very interesting. It is still at an infancy stage and has a lot to offer in the field of web designing. The codes written in Java language can be run using less computer resources. This is one of the prime benefits of Java. If you wish to learn more about Java programming language contact an expert Java Application Development Company at: info@softwebsolutions.com. Some of our Java Solutions include:
• Web Application Development
• Desktop Application Development
• System Programming Solutions
• Java Embedded Technology Solutions
• Java Application Development
• Java Software Development
Monday, December 6, 2010
by Softweb Solutions
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Agile development is also known as adaptable software development. It is slowly but gradually becoming an organized alternative to traditional software development practices. The ultimate goal of agile development is to deliver working software in an effective manner as frequently as every two weeks during the project and offer tailored solutions to the clients as per their needs. This methodology promotes a disciplined project management process which leads to an organized process. There are three different forms of agile development:
- Extreme Programming (XP)
- Agile Development with Scum
- The Rational Unified Process Framework
Agile Development has created revolution in industrial software development practices. Despite its popularity, there is a growing apprehension about importance of agile development in companies.
Some of the powerful misconceptions about Agile Development include:
- Planning is not required for Agile Projects: Planning is one of the most important components of Agile Development. In fact, without planning it is very difficult for organizations to co-ordinate work with different departments. Different Agile tools help the organization in tracking their progress and provide estimates on the left out work.
- Business Analysts are not required in Agile Development: On the contrary, it is very important for the organizations to hire business analysts for agile development. In fact, business analysts are considered as product owners or supporting product owners in agile development. They ensure that the team meets the business needs. They help explain business needs to the development team and advice them on business details.
- Agile is easier for the clients: Clients have specific requirements for a project. In agile development, the client has to be actively involved in developing requirements. If the benefit of the project is not properly explained by the client it leads to irate customers.
- It is very difficult to track progress through Agile Development: Agile Development is completely transparent. With the help of its “feature driven” approach, the organization can track the progress of the project using Parking Lot Diagrams. Agile Feature Driven Development helps the organization to know the work status of each developer through daily Scrums and charts.
- Agile projects deliver soon: The main aim of Agile Development is to deliver projects sooner than traditional method. But it also requires constant client feedback which is a time-consuming process. Hence, it is very important for organizations to understand that Agile does not provide quick-fix solutions and it takes time to complete the project.
- Agile Development is always the best alternative: This is not true. For large corporate and government organizations there is a need to follow rigid life cycle this is where Waterfall really pays off. Agile Development is useful when there is short-term project duration and there is a need to phase in the project. Agile Software development helps in segregating the big project into smaller waterfall projects.
Agile Development helps organizations in getting maximum value for minimum time, be able to build something extraordinary, be able to steer the project and be able to be responsive to changing business requirements. It prevents poor coding practices and enhances the performance in a short span. Thus, it helps the developers to deliver highly reliable software applications. By selecting an IT consultant you can create virtual teams and hold a daily “scrum” team meeting which helps you to identify any issues with the developers thereby, enhancing the overall efficiency of the organization. If you wish to know about our Agile Development processes contact us now at: info@softwebsolutions.com.
Friday, December 3, 2010
by Softweb Solutions
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Social Media Marketing has changed the outlook of the business world. It is a clever way of spreading your message across mass audience. Social media tools like Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, and Twitter are very popular amongst people of all ages and demographics. They not only allow businesses to stay in touch with their customers but they also allow two-way communication process. People have now become tech-savvy. They use internet to reach out to companies for research, complaints, feedback, and enquiry. Thus, it is imperative for businesses to learn the art of social media marketing.
There are five interesting reasons for businesses to use Social Media Marketing (SMM):
Entry cost is minimal: Social media is cost-effective compared to traditional marketing channels like print media, TV, radio, and so on. One can begin engaging in Social Media Marketing just by setting up a blog which needs minimal spending. Blogging is a cost effective way to promote the brand and earn brand value in the competitive market. In fact blogging is just one aspect of Social Media along with which companies also use different marketing platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr and many more to promote their brands. Many companies do recruit a social media consultant or a PR agency to promote their brands. But it also adds the cost to the company. Hence, many companies are now using their in-built staff to promote their brands.
Two-way communication channel: Social media tools like Twitter and Facebook are great vehicles to have conversation with the customers. Customers can respond, complain, react, and give feedback to the companies for their products and services. Using different social media sites, companies can quickly access the number of times their company, products or services are mentioned on the websites. Thus, companies can immediately respond to any comment posted on the networking sites, enhancing their brand visibility on global basis.
Brand Monitoring: Social media presence helps the organizations in understanding what current and potential customers are saying about their brands. A positive comment enhances the brand reputation of the organization. Hence, it is very important for the organizations to respond with gratefulness for positive comments. On the other hand, if a negative comment is posted on the dashboard, it gives a chance to the organization to address the concern and correct the inaccurate information about the brand. Please note that dissatisfied customers will share their experience with 13-20 people whereas satisfied customers will share their experience with 4-5 people.
Brand Recognition: Social media marketing enhances the brand reputation of the organization. It helps organizations reach the highest number of potential clients. It takes at least seven times for the potential customers to remember the brand name and gain trust in the brand. And social media plays a crucial role in it.
Social Media Marketing is omnipresent: With the advent of technology, it is now possible to be in touch with the customers through a single click. You can post interesting comments about your brand on Facebook or Twitter via single text message with the help of Smartphones like iPhone, BlackBerry, or Windows Mobile Device. Using these devices you can capture images and upload them on your blog giving a richer media experience to the customers.
Social Media Marketing has a proven track-record in e-marketing, especially for small businesses. Effective social media marketing strategy pay off maximum to the companies compared to any other media or communication channels. If you are yet to benefit from this latest cost-effective trend, Softweb Solutions can make you earn maximum profit at minimal rates. Being an early-adopter, we can provide Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Social Media Marketing (SMM) services to our clients. In addition to this, we are also into web development, application development, and many other services.
Some of the Social Media Marketing Services provided by Softweb Solutions include:
· Blogging
· Consulting, Statistics and Web Analytics
· Social media optimization
· Community building and monitoring
· Brand management using social media monitoring
· Viral Marketing
· Facebook Advertisement
· LinkedIn Direct Ads
We can assure you:
· Higher rankings in all search engines
· Greater promotions
· Better internet traffic
· Well-established brand image
· Excellent content and reviews
· Business blog creation/enhancement of existing blog
We provide customized Social Media Optimization (SMO) packages as per the requirements of the clients. So, if you want to outrank your competitor and enhance your online visibility contact us now at: info@softwebsolutions.com.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
by Softweb Solutions
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Dot Net nuke is a very powerful and a quite popular Content Management System (CMS) built on Microsoft ASP.NET. The special API (application programming interface) used in Dot Net Nuke (DNN) helps to change the functionality of any website by accumulating, changing, or removing the irregular pluggable applications. This in particular helps many web developing companies to get a platform to develop highly engaging and interactive websites. Hence, economically you can make the necessary changes. Beside this Dot Net Nuke is available in different editions, namely – community, professional and enterprise edition. These versions are basically made depending on purpose of the website. For your information, community edition is available at free of cost and different versions of Business Editions are available at economical prices.
Features of Dot Net Nuke:
• Various free core applications are available with the standard package. Hence, you can change the appearance and functionality of the website as per the needs of end users. So any community site can be developed at economical prices here.
• Dot Net Nuke doesn’t require any professional service but still it is recommended to take the help of good designers or web development firms. They can help you to make optimal use of this open source program.
• Whether you are new in the domain of web development services or an experienced developer, you would definitely require some help or guidance. So for you only, DNN provides an easy to use guide and training module. This detailed tutorial helps to easily change the complete layout of different pages, add interactive features, or even add new pages to the existing site, without any problem. Therefore, not much of the training is required.
• Till now it was a common feature to see website growing and with this their content management system also changing. But lately with the introduction of DNN, this scenario has changed completely. DNN has the ability to support website with its growth. It can support ‘n number’ of pages on a website.
• Another notable characteristic of Dot Net Nuke is that it has a special and much needed built-in web farm support. It helps your website to migrate to a secured distributed server infrastructure when traffic on the site is growing.
• Security for any business house is very important. So DNN provides your website complete security by timely rendering you with the critical website administration information within the admin window. You will get a quick notification for the same.
• Last but not the least, Dot Net Nuke, gives complete technical support to all the Business edition users. The users are free to call or send an email for any query or doubt.
For developing a website using Dot Duke Net, call us today.
