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Author: Rob Broadhead
Rob is a founder of, and frequent contributor to, Develpreneur. This includes the Building Better Developers podcast. He is also a lifetime learner as a developer, designer, and manager of software solutions. Rob is the founder of RB Consulting and has managed to author a book about his family experiences and a few about becoming a better developer.
In his free time, he stays busy raising five children (although they have grown into adults). When he has a chance to breathe, he is on the ice playing hockey to relax or working on his ballroom dance skills.
If you have checked out your WordPress admin console you have noticed some new features. They have been steadily providing new versions and some new features along the way. These may be…
Gamelift – Amazon’s answer For Gaming in the Cloud
Game servers have a particular sort of challenge. They tend to swing from high usage to idle periods. This makes for both an excellent system in the cloud while also requiring a…
Amazon Marketplace – A Source for Your System Needs
This stop in our AWS tour is at the Amazon Marketplace. This site is not so much a service as a source for solutions. Just as the name implies, this is a marketplace…
Using Heatmap Tools To Improve Conversions
As the importance of websites increases, we see tools to help measure their impact. One example (of many) is the availability of heatmap tools. These reports are easy to use due to their…
Database Design – Building the Heart of Your Application
Database design is an essential part of building most software applications. Proper implementation can impact speed, usability, and reduce user frustration. In this video tutorial, we look at some steps and guidelines to…
API Gateway – Amazon’s Service for Connecting Your Systems
Many of our modern software solutions include pieces distributed across servers and various devices. This approach requires a maintainable way to transfer data. Luckily, an API is a perfect solution. When you build…