Exploration is the action of exploring an unfamiliar area. Yet is there really anywhere left to explore? Oh yes there is you just haven’t gone there yet! Ever think, I’m bored? As part of staving off “the boredom of repetition” we are encouraged to “try new things”. Yet given global transport, global knowledge and all the information in the world is …
Standard measures are internationally approved amounts and counts to help countries inter-operate. Yet for programmers they pose massive challenges. This article looks at some of the most common measures and how they pose challenges when internationally used. Based on over a decade of writing systems for international use here are some of the primary challenges I’ve encountered and how I …
Voting psychology or “voting behaviour” has an influence in business as much as politics. So as a manager should you ever allow things go to a vote? Following the recent political elections globally it is evident that voting brings out the strongest of emotions in people. So how as a leader do you consider your team’s feedback and opinions without …
jQuery is a JavaScript library which can be included in web pages to make JavaScript programming on the page easier. Do you need it? Is it worth it? This article presents an introduction and “both sides of the aisle” view of the technology and what it can provide. Often programmers can include libraries “for the sake of it” which leads …
Autopostbacks are a great idea for ensuring information saves in real time until you get poor Internet connectivity. How, why and where should they be used? The Internet is a blessing and a curse for programmers. Autopostbacks address an operational challenge faced by web developers. However the reality of poor global connectivity and mobile connectivity introduces further challenges. This article …
IP addresses are your phone number on the Internet. Like phone calls you get good calls and bad calls. So how do you manage your number online? This backbone concept of the Internet of having unique phone numbers has been around since the dawn of the Internet. Security management relies a lot on these numbers and this article looks at …
RSS feeds (Really Simple Syndication) are a very powerful tool available to numerous businesses but often overlooked. How does your business handle RSS? Whilst many business understand that social media provides a way to contact the masses, not all businesses recognise the power of tools which led to the birth of social media. RSS feeds are numerous and very much …
TGIM, or Thank God It’s Monday is the inspirational cry of the “Hip Hop Preacher” Eric Thomas. Struggling to find your motivation this morning, start here! Setting religion aside and just focusing on spirituality, this motivational speaker can help to get your Monday and week on track. So good morning folks. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. It’s …
Breadcrumb trails are a key part of user interface design yet are frequently overlooked. How do they impact your system and affect your users? This article is about an aspect of user interface design and considering how your users experience your system. Being lost and a feeling of nervousness can be mitigated with proper use of breadcrumb trails. Yet why …
“Within arm’s reach” is an expression meaning near (or not near) enough to reach by extending one’s arm. For an agent what needs to be near? As a manager how can you enable your agents to achieve their very best? How can you put everything within arm’s reach of your team? In an increasing world of concern and security …