The WTF Series: Triple constraint

One of the hardest parts of software development is managing stakeholder expectations. Of course, everyone wants as much as they can get, as fast as possible, for the lowest price.  Why wouldn’t you?   The problem is that most programmers get frustrated when a stakeholder asks for too much too fast, and don’t know how…

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The WTF Series: Developers and their ‘full-stack’

On a daily basis, Ben Kittrell translates the jargon-filled world of technology for clients of his tech consultancy. The Words that Frustrate (WTF) series aims to offer readers some clarity in an industry dominated by techies’ confusing argot. Spend enough time with a developer and you’re bound to hear the term “stack” thrown around. “LAMP…

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The WTF Series: Augmented Reality

On a daily basis, Ben Kittrell translates the jargon-filled world of technology for clients of his tech consultancy. The Words that Frustrate (WTF) series aims to offer readers some clarity in an industry dominated by techies’ confusing argot. Thanks to the Oculus Rift device, you probably heard last year’s buzz on virtual reality. The device,…

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The WTF Series: Star Wars tech guide

On a daily basis, Ben Kittrell translates the jargon-filled world of technology for clients of his tech consultancy. The Words that Frustrate (WTF) series aims to offer readers some clarity in an industry dominated by techies’ confusing argot. In this special edition, Ben geeks out over Star Wars tech as the franchise’s latest installment thrills audiences around…

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The WTF Series: Gift shopping for the ‘smart home’

On a daily basis, Ben Kittrell translates the jargon-filled world of technology for clients of his tech consultancy. The Words that Frustrate (WTF) series aims to offer readers some clarity in an industry dominated by techies’ confusing argot.   With Christmas right around the corner, you may be looking for that techie, geeky person in…

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