Software Development
Inside Showslide’s new Faculty Partner Program There is a precise moment that every university lecturer knows by heart, you are mid-slide, mid-thought and mid-sentence when you glance up at the room. Some students are locked in, while many others are somewhere else entirely. Their phones are face-up on their desks, or their laptops are open to a browser tab that has absolutely nothing to do with your course material. This is happening because the traditional, one-way lecture format gives th…
Just saw a funny video pointing out this $Billion paradox: companies pay YouTube to show you ads, and users pay YouTube Premium to block those ads. It sounds ridiculous, but isn't the exact same thing happening in tech teams right now? We are aggressively deploying 2026-level AI coding capabilities to write software instantly and then, we drag that lightning-fast code through clunky, disruptive screen-sharing sessions and 1990-style meeting overhead. We are funding maximum velocity, then choking…
Building internal tools often starts with frustration. For our team, it began with two recurring problems: the opaque permissions of our project management system and the sluggish interface that made even small tasks feel like a chore. We needed a tool that could combine project management and operational reporting. Something that allowed us to track work, understand priorities, and maintain context without fighting the tool itself. At first, I tried to bend existing platforms to our will. Ji…
When working with web applications, it is essential to understand how data is stored in the browser. Two commonly used storage mechanisms are localStorage and sessionStorage. While both store data as key-value pairs, they differ in lifespan and scope: - localStorage: Stores data indefinitely, even after the browser is closed and reopened. - sessionStorage: Stores data only for the duration of a page session. Once the tab or browser is closed, the data is lost. A common challeng…
The pursuit of speed often takes precedence over other considerations. Conventional wisdom dictates that faster is better, as it enables organizations to swiftly deliver products to market, outpace competitors, and generate revenue more rapidly. All of this is true. However, a growing body of research challenges this long-held notion, revealing a paradoxical truth: sometimes, slowing down is the key to accelerating success. The Time-Saving Bias: Unraveling a Cognitive Illusion At the heart …
In computer storage, fragmentation is a phenomenon in which storage space [...] is used inefficiently, reducing capacity or performance and often both. The exact consequences of fragmentation depend on the specific system of storage allocation in use and the particular form of fragmentation. In many cases, fragmentation leads to storage space being "wasted", and in that case the term also refers to the wasted space itself. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fragmentation_(computing) Fragmentation…
Embracing the consultancy path necessitates a tangible shift from wishful thinking to actionable steps. As someone considering how to start a consulting business, you have the potential to render indispensable guidance for a fee, navigating through the complexities of varied business landscapes with your unique insights. Embark on a meticulous journey through identifying your niche, forming a sustainable business model and acquiring those crucial first clients. Deliberate upon setting competi…
Have you ever considered the pivotal role independent thought plays in the software engineering process? Before delving into code, taking a step back to critically evaluate and plan your approach can drastically alter the trajectory of a project. It's the key to eschewing "coding by accident," where haphazard implementations are all too common. As you journey through this article, you’ll uncover the merits of nurturing independent thought within your teams to elevate the software development p…
Hello, we are Wingravity, a software engineering company, and this article is for the curious souls who want to unravel the mystery and answer that one question What Software Engineers Really Do? Today, we're getting you some answers. Well, first of all, we are not confined to a desk or a specific location, and we can work virtually anywhere in the world where it's legally allowed. Right now, we are based in Romania. We are not here to tell you about the nitty-gritty details of our dai…
