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Mastering Contractor Management for Efficient Project Success in Software Development

Leave a Comment / Client, Coding, Opinions / AJB / October 8, 2023 / Controlling Contractors, Guide, Managing Contractors, project management, software development, Tips

Efficiently managing contractors in software development is a balancing act. It’s about setting clear expectations, ensuring budget adherence, and maintaining control over project scopes. This responsibility rests on the company’s shoulders, fostering efficient projects while safeguarding financial resources. Transparent communication, budget monitoring, and cost-efficient solutions are key. Master the art of contractor management to achieve software development success without breaking the bank.

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ChatGPT and Laravel

Leave a Comment / Coding / AJB / March 4, 2023 / ChatGPT, Guide, laravel, PHP

Did you know you can use #ChatGPT to generate #laravel code? As I work to explore AI and what it can do, I’ve created a Server provider using the AI. In this example, you can see the prompts and the responses from ChatGPT. It’s pretty amazing.

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What I Use 2023

Leave a Comment / Opinions / AJB / January 2, 2023 / Guide, Mac, Tips

Each year I post what technology I use on the daily. Here’s to 2023! So without further ado, the list: Daily Driver: MacBook Air M2 This is hands down the best computer I’ve owned. No fans, superfast, just sooo good >.< In My Pocket: iPhone 13 Pro While not my favorite iPhone, it’s fast and

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What I Use 2021

Leave a Comment / Opinions / AJB / March 1, 2021 / Guide, Mac, Tips

The updated 2021 list of my gadgets, computers and software I use on a daily basis. Computer: MacBook Pro I continue to use my Mid 2014 MacBook Pro 13″ with an attached 23″ monitor. It’s fast, has crazy long battery life, and works perfectly for doing coding or layout on my book. I have a newer

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Using GIT Properly

Coding / AJB / August 1, 2017 / code, coding, GIT, Guide, Source Control, Tips

Everyone needs to get into the habit of branching when they use GIT. Whether it’s a new feature, a bug fix, or a small improvement to some existing code, every ticket should get its own branch. Do some work on this branch, committing early and often (for instance, whenever your tests pass). Also make sure

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Top 10 Android Apps to install on a new Android device

Opinions / AJB / April 14, 2013 / android, FOSS, Guide, Tip, Top Android Apps, Top List

In the past I’ve done FOSS list for Windows, not that I’ve moved onto Android, here are my top 10 picks for app everyone should have installed on their phone/tablet. Apps Suite: Google apps Gmail App: The default email client on Android is good, but there is a different, gmail specific one. It has some

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Basic Linux Commands For Managing A LAMPP Server

Coding / AJB / December 18, 2012 / apache, Command Line, Commandline, Debian Server, Guide, lamp server, LAMPP, lampp server, Linux, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Server

Frequently I am asked by clients for details on how to manage a lampp server. While I do not recommend that clients who are not familiar with systems mess with the core system there are a few simple tasks that anyone can do to back or restart basic systems. Let’s get started. First you need

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Installing GeoIP for Apache2

Coding / AJB / June 13, 2012 / Apache2, Freeware, GeoIP, Guide, Linux, Maxmind, PHP, Ubuntu

From time to time I need to install a way to accurately determine where users are located based on their header information. Thankfully there is a wonderful free database from MaxMind that gives you this ability when you install it with Apache2. Here are the steps to get it all setup on your Ubuntu (or

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What I Use 2011

Opinions / AJB / November 12, 2011 / Guide, iphone, LibreOffice, magic mouse, Netbeans, OSX, Sparrow Mail, Ubuntu

Here is the updated list of the computers, gadgets and software I use on a regular basis. Computer(s) MacBook Pro What a difference a few years make! While I used to be a hardcore Windows user, now I can’t stand it. I happily use my MacBook Pro and loath using Windows at all. I am

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Keep Your Childern Safe Online

Guide / AJB / January 12, 2010 / Guide, Kids, Online, Security, Social Media, Tips

Now more than ever it is important to monitor, secure and generally keep kids safe online.

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