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Database Design – Building the Heart of Your Application

October 7, 2017 • Become a Better Developer

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…

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Getting Things Done And Avoiding Busywork

August 28, 2017 • Become a Better Developer

We take a slight pause in the Creating a Software Solution series to look at productivity. One of the key attributes of a good developer and team is the ability to accomplish…

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Providing Greater Value to Your Customer or Employer

August 14, 2017 • Become a Better Developer

We are employed to provide value to our employer. That is the bottom line of any employment contract. Thus, when you offer greater value to them, you are more likely to continue…

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Increased Bill Rate: Give Yourself a Raise

July 16, 2017 • Become a Better Developer

One of the keys to signing up a customer is to get a signed contract. When we start out the goal is often to get a long-term deal and lock that customer…

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Building Your Portfolio and Presenting it to Prospects

July 5, 2017 • Become a Better Developer

Once a customer has been won, there are always others to impress. The good news is that it gets easier to win the contracts past the first. However, a smart approach includes…

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Winning Your First IT Consulting Project

June 27, 2017 • Become a Better Developer

The hardest part of IT consulting arguably is landing that first customer and project. This is obviously one of the important steps in a successful career. Unfortunately, it often is where dreams…

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