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In this article, I’ll introduce you to Cloud platforms, discuss the services they provide, the cost (not just monetary cost) and the problem of lock-in. I’ll also discuss hybrid systems
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Today’s software is served from the cloud and the world’s data is stored in the cloud. The benefits are clear. Let the cloud platform providers deal with the complexities of
A software development methodology is a fairly nebulous thing. In this article, I’ll try to bring some clarity to the concept of the methodology, investigate various prominent methodologies and their
Augmented reality (AR) is a very old technology dating back to the 13th century when the eyeglasses were invented. But, today’s augmented reality is a whole new thing. Augmented reality
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