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Why Choose Custom Over Low Code

Posted by Jonathan Bennett on Mar 27, 2023 1:24:20 AM

Custom software can be a game-changer for businesses, providing a tailored solution to their specific needs and challenges. In contrast, no-code solutions are often more limited in their capabilities and may not be able to fully meet the unique requirements of a business. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of custom software and why it can be better than no-code solutions for businesses.

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So You've Got Custom Software: A Beginner's Guide to Maintenance

Posted by Jonathan Bennett on Mar 17, 2023 3:58:14 PM

As a software developer who specializes in custom business solutions, I understand the importance of not only developing software that meets business needs but also maintaining it over time. In this article, I will discuss why software maintenance is crucial, how much it costs, and how long you need to maintain custom software. I will also explore who should maintain the software, what maintenance entails, and the consequences of neglecting it. Additionally, I will touch on the impact of software maintenance on custom business solutions and how the agile methodology supports it.

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Ruby on Rails Should be the Default

Posted by Jonathan Bennett on Mar 6, 2023 8:33:56 PM

If you are thinking about making a startup, start with Ruby on Rails. It should be the default. If you disagree with me, you probably know enough that you should ignore my advice. If you don’t, then use RoR and do the right thing.

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I Feel The Need…The Need For Productivity

Posted by Jonathan Bennett on Mar 6, 2023 1:06:07 AM

Startups can be split into 3 technical categories: doesn’t matter, supper critical, and it depends. Yes, you can build your ebook company on a no-code Wordpress plugin. For your blockchain powered AI startup, you already know what you are using. That final category, that one I find super interesting.

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What Matters For Your MVP Tech Stack

Posted by Jonathan Bennett on Nov 26, 2022 10:05:52 PM

I was reading an article by Taj Pelc called Are you able to move fast? where he rightly recommended constraining your tech stack to help give yourself appropriate constraints and I 100% agree with him, about 95% of the way. 🤨

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Twitter v2 API on Rails

Posted by Jonathan Bennett on Oct 29, 2022 8:43:26 AM

I recently setup a new Twitter app to test out some ideas and ran into so fun roadblocks setting up OAuth. Here are a few notes so that you can hopefully come out on the other side with a little extra hair.

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An OAuth tale

Posted by Jonathan Bennett on Oct 29, 2022 6:33:40 AM

So today I get to tell you a story. The instigator in this story is an evil wizard named Joe. His magical power is the dreaded curse called the “nerd snipe”. He hit the hero of the story, Jonathan, hard with his nerd snipe.

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An OAuth tale

So today I get to tell you a story. The instigator in this story is an evil wizard named Joe. His...

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