Saturday, June 20, 2015

Comparison between c#, RoR, Python and Java

I was looking for a good comparison of the 4 side by side and found this interesting spreadsheet that someone had prepared. Still a WIP but thought was interesting

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ijQq32h9g_HVQWOyMJWawVtBpYqlyfgkHRGPfb0SUyI/pub?hl=en

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Google photos

Since the time the announcement for using Google photis has come out, have been following the tech  that goes into making it so extensible.. Following are the nice features in it

http://venturebeat.com/2015/06/13/10-reasons-to-start-using-google-photos/

Javascript framework comparison

Having been following several JS frameworks in the works implementing some of the needs of our clients, this is a good article talking about a comparison helping choosing of the right framework for use:

https://blog.stamplay.com/choosing-your-javascript-framework/


Thursday, June 11, 2015

UI Developer must haves

A nice article on the attributes that are needed for a Front end developer :

http://mashable.com/2015/06/11/qualities-front-end-developer/

Sunday, June 07, 2015

Observer Design Pattern with ASP.NET 5 and Entity Framework

A very good article on how to use the Observer pattern using ASP.NET 5 and Entity framework implementing the Visitor Design pattern in real life software scenario :

http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/998560/Customer-Invoicing-System-Applying-Visitor-Design


Saturday, June 06, 2015

Python or R?

With so much work going on in the field of Data Science, the logical questions that most new entrants ask is when do we use R and when is Python effective. Here is a simple article that tries to tackle this question :

http://blog.dominodatalab.com/comparing-python-and-r-for-data-science/


Friday, June 05, 2015

Why companies build their own languages

A very good article on why companies like Google and Apple came out with their own programming languages :

http://www.businessinsider.com/wwdc-apple-swift-google-go-2015-6

10 healthcare innovations

There are several startups in the healthcare space that will disrupt the way healthcare is handled today. A pick of the top 10 companies is below :

http://www.pcworld.co.nz/slideshow/575888/pictures-10-startups-disrupting-healthcare-it/?image=1

Thursday, June 04, 2015

Long live Yahoo Pipes

Once a cornerstone in the history of the internet and a very useful Yahoo feature , Pipes will  now be shut down as per the latest report from Yahoo by August end.

http://www.businessinsider.com/yahoo-kills-pipes-maps-other-products-2015-6?op=1

Tuesday, June 02, 2015

New tools for Apple Watch

As the anxiety for the Apple week grows, here's some insight into what to expect from the Big A in their conference this week:

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/apple-to-unveil-new-tools-for-watch-1.2234455