Organizations today are trying their best to reduce average cost of production and increase their profit margin or in some case give price relief to their customers. With the increase in competition levels around the world firms are looking left and right to increase their productivity levels and generate more revenues. However this may sound easy but in truth it takes a lot of thinking and managerial input. One method adopted by organizations to reduce their budding cost levels is the concept of outsourcing software development. Outsourcing software development has three different layers; Onshore, Offshore and Near-shore.

The term near-shore was first introduced back in 1998 when an American software development company decided to set up business in the Caribbean island of Barbados. Near-shore software outsourcing is an easier alternative to offshoring since it enables the organization to take advantage of lower costs (but potentially not as low as offshore) but with a close physical location, easy communication and the same time zone. The use of near-shore software development method can help negate certain drawbacks of outsourcing. One of the potential drawbacks of outsourcing was the lack of communication between the firm and the hired client. To eradicate or minimize this risk, the methodology of near-shoring was adopted. This would allow the firm to employee a contractor that is in a relatively close proximity to the parent firm and operates in similar time zones. Therefore, by adopting the method of near-shoring the firm can build a better communication network and incorporate relevant and appropriate feedbacks.

However the issue with using the method of offshore outsourcing is that the firm can face language barrier problems, and due to the long distance the quality of communication gets hampered. With the increase in geographical distance, the time zone varies further handicapping the quality of communication between the firm and their outsourcing partner. In this regard, most of the companies adopting near-shore outsourcing methods try and work around the possible communication barrier by making changes to their organizational culture are adopting a more flexible organizational hierarchy where the outsourcing partner is incorporated. Hence, they try and look for new market segments or development source that is in closer proximity and allows for ease of access.

Near-shoring allows an organization to operate in an environment which they are completely familiar with. It is essential that an organization is aware of the macro and micro environment workings of the country where the organization is planning to near-shore. With similar time zones, language, work ethics and labor laws, the organization can ensure a smooth working environment.

Countries and companies that view themselves as near-shore position themselves as offering some of the benefits of offshoring (namely cost reduction), while mitigating other difficulties—especially those imposed by distance. Most firms today are using the concept of near-shoring to promote cultural integrity and to position themselves as a global firm operating in more than one country.

With the threat of intellectual theft becoming ever present as technology advances, organizations are trying to bring operational activities closer and making a more compact organizational culture. Therefore, near-shore software development and activities have gained wide, spread acclaim. Not only are organizations trying to reduce the threat of cybercrime, but by adopting near-shore outsourcing practices the parent organization is in close proximity to the clients and their customers. Therefore this increases the applicability of the customer responsiveness and decreasing the turnaround time. Thus this allows the firm to make necessary changes to the product based on the relevant feedback given by the consumer.

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"Everything comes with some advantages and few disadvantages! Nothing is perfect in the world neither our concern about Seminars and Conferences. Should a developer attend them? It is really a complicated debate. There are lots of benefits and few demerits of Seminars or Conference. The thing is what is our priority? Is the seminar relevant for the developer or not? So, it all depends upon the situation and the topic and if it is really related to a developer then, the 2-3 days period will change the life of developer else the same will happen but in a negative manner!”

Let’s come straight to the point, we often need expertly guidance or suggestions for steady progress no matter what industry our business is in. And likewise, developers who constantly search for improvements in their products or intend to incorporate creative blends into their projects would feel a dearth of an industry conference or seminar (at times, if not every day). Here, we are listing out some of the main reasons why developers should actually take some time off their schedule and attend seminars and conferences –

Learn Something New: It’s of paramount significance for any developer to expand their horizon of knowledge. Seminars and conferences play a huge role in helping people learn something new about their specific area of interest. They are empowered with an opportunity to learn a whole lot more from interacting and grasping the ideas of professionals. Seminars where experts are sharing their experiences and growth modules will help developers hone their skills. The new knowledge on their domain will definitely keep them ahead of others. In fact, it builds a confidence within them and this is really vital for any professional especially if he belongs to technical field. In the competitive and ever changing environment it becomes essential to remain up to date and confident enough so that you can advocate with your client for their benefit which in turn give prosperity to you and your company.

Get Inspired: A break-point from the one above! Yet, conferences go a long way in instilling new ideologies and concepts into the minds of creative developers. They not just help add something valuable to one’s business, but also help change the way one works. The concepts when get executed by the developer, he gets awesome output that will definitely bring reputation of your company in the industry. In fact, up to date concepts and futuristic methodologies are way better than that of traditional system. So it is always welcomed by the industry and attending seminars and conferences can inspire developers to get better and design more creative concepts, helping them achieve greater success in their respective fields.

Stay Connected With Industry Trends: One of the most important reasons why any developer should attend a conference is to know the latest news and trends that hit the market. A field that is highly competitive demands constant knows– hence, seminars help developers stay updated with trends in their industry and stay cutthroat. Industry throws out those outdated stuffs in no time; you can guess it by considering how fast a technology gets depreciated. Every passing day, the industry is gifted with numerous outstanding and brilliant ideas that makes the older concepts outdated. So in order to sustain in the ever changing industry it is necessary to remain updated with new and latest trends and technologies.

Add Value to the Product: Seminars are more like an investment – where a developer could go, learn the tricks, expand his possibilities as a developer, hatch onto some new ideas, and build a better product. Conferences render the skills and knowledge one would need to make his product or venture valuable. Knowledge never get exhausted rather gets transferred to different versions and in different forms. So, from the knowledge that you gained from Seminars and Conferences you can build more productive products for the industry. In fact, the process of development becomes more efficient and the quality of the end products stands out from others. Hence it really helps in adding values to the products or services directly or indirectly.

Networking Opportunities: Usually developers are encouraged to be connected with likeminded professionals through social media networks like LinkedIn. There they discuss with others, shares their thoughts, points and gains knowledge. There are many web platforms like forums that also help in networking with others and gaining knowledge from each other. But, they all are virtual and can never be compared to that of practical like Seminars and Conferences. Nothing better than being introduced to industry professionals in practical! Seminars provide developers with an ideal opportunity to connect and interact with like-minded people. Networking with right people could turn resourceful for developers – where they could meet another professional with the same or better vision, have someone interview their product, or get insights into their developmental plan.

Change the Strategies: A lot of times, seminars or conferences are a way to review the progress or retreat in life. If there is anything that looks off-the-track, seminars could help provide an insight into it and help change the strategies to get back on the right track. They also enable one to be reflective, tweak the turns (if needed), and evaluate their progress. Many times, some mediocre minds came to seminar with their outrageous products or concepts and ask the participants for their opinion. In the process, the participant will not only gains knowledge on a new concept but also gets an opportunity to interact with a concept that may be way ahead of their scope. But, it will definitely bring some excellent knowledge on the new concept; even they can give better opinion to the person to make the concept more effective and efficient.

Have Fun: Last but not the least; developers should attend seminars because they are seriously fun. Being in business should never be a dull chore and hence, industry seminars can bring excitement and enjoyment to dealing with a career choice. It’s more like an ideal amalgamation of educational learning, professional creativity, and fun! So it will rejuvenate the developer and makes him enthusiast enough to focus on his work with more energy and confidence after the seminar is over.

Mindfire Solutions takes all the initiatives that are necessary to include a knowledge based culture at the work place. Employees across the three centers hold seminars on various software development topics. It also encourages employees to attend seminars outside the organization that help a great deal in enhancing the overall knowledge of its employees apart from giving them the required exposure. Are you then sufficiently interested in the culture of knowledge at Mindfire Solutions?

“Change is the only truth of nature and it holds good to every material may it be tangible or intangible! Microsoft’s ASP .NET vNext recently made its debut to the IT industry with lots of precarious debates; but turned out as a gem in the industry in a magical way. How? Let’s check it out!”

It’s now Open Source: Industry has an orthodox psychology about Microsoft that it never ships anything free of cost; with ASP .NET vNext, Microsoft proved that it can offer a fully loaded web framework for the industry without any premium. Previous versions of ASP .NET were proprietary where as ASP .NET vNext is absolutely Open Source and it runs under the .NET foundation for the development and enhancement of this Open Source technology. As a result, anyone can contribute to the platform and hence improving the productivity of the framework with the support of the Open Source ASP .NET vNext community.

NextGen ready smart sites with Cloud support: Cloud technology has been the most gossiped topics of the industry since its inception due to its supreme feature and usability. Though, the industry is not yet absolutely ready to adopt cloud technology in every web solution due to many feasibility constraints; still there is a way that simply runs towards the cloud and definitely it will be well achieved in future. Understanding the tremendous potential of cloud, Microsoft has not made any mistake by making its vNext an absolute cloud ready. It encourages ASP .NET developers to integrate cloud service to their web application to make it future ready and deploy the application for the smart browsers of smart devices in the industry. With cloud, the developer will get adequate scope to store his user’s data over a virtually unlimited storage device in terms of cloud service. On the contrary, this will boost the confidence of users to rely over cloud storage services like Google Drive, Amazon cloud and Apple cloud service along with Microsoft’s Azure cloud storage service.

Its core development process is Agile: Gone are the days, when any software application was being developed in an ample size and then the testers jump to test the application before it went to the live stage. Now, there are concurrent processes following the agile methodology to improve the productivity of any application development. There are always small or bit changes happen in an application and it immediately goes to the production stage, making the users benefited with the updated features of the application. With ASP .NET vNext Microsoft is unmistakably encouraging the agile methodology by releasing updates and bug fixes in a frequent manner so as to make it up-to-date with the industry. In fact, with agile methodology, it tries to live up to the expectations and demands of the industry by continuous effort from its Open Source community. The best part is that it makes the changes over the cloud and enables the community to adopt the changes without any lag.

NuGet Packages: Previously ASP .NET framework used to come as a full package to the developer without any consideration about the needs and requirements of the ASP .NET developer. Suppose you, a web developer needs only two packages or libraries of ASP .NET then you didn’t have the option to choose and keep only those two packages; instead you have to install all the libraries to your system. Microsoft realized that this is an inefficient way of resource handling and it directly contradicts with its newly developed ideology i.e., Agile development process. Now with ASP .NET vNext, it passes the control to the .NET developer to choose and assemble whatever permutation or combination of libraries or namespaces that may required by the application development process. It also ensures that the developer can add or remove any package in between the development process in a hassle free manner. For example, there is a system.Web node having a large number of namespaces like Microsoft.Runtime.Hosting, System.Configuration, System.Web.Caching, System.Web.Mail, System.Web.Routing and System.Web.Security etc. Now the developer can take any number of required namespaces from this assemble node. It makes the process to move away from monolithic approach and removing the unnecessary dependencies from the framework assemblies. In a nutshell, NuGet package manager helps in automatically updating the reference node in your vNext platform for efficient resource handling.

Cross platform development with vNext! This time ASP .NET vNext is not limited to windows environment. Rather, it can be run with non-Windows platforms like OS X and Linux so that you can deploy vNext projects without any Visual Studio or Windows environment. Again, it also provides support for mono, which is an unofficial cross platform CLR for ASP .NET vNext. Mono is a platform that allows developers in creating cross platform applications without much hassle. Again, Microsoft has included KRE in mono to make the application run under different platforms. KRE is a run-time environment that helps in the compilation and makes the application cross platform compatible. You can also host your application without any need of IIS by self hosting with vNext platform.

Roslyn Compiler is there: Now, there is a next generation compiler to compile your vNext ASP .NET application in a dynamic manner i.e., with Roslyn compiler platform that enables your ASP .NET application to be deployed and compiled in no time and makes you feel as if inside an interpreted platform like PHP. Here the developer can visualize the immediate changes over the browser with a refresh in no time. This eliminates the annoying experience of the developer to wait for the repetitive time consuming deployment process.

Reliable Pipelining solution: With ASP .NET vNext, Microsoft has not left any stone unturned to boost the performance of the application. Previously ASP .NET used to pass requests that are being handled by event handlers, i.e., HTTPHandler to perform the requested action. It was then needs to be passed through a series of components upon which the developer had no control. This time Microsoft realized that more optimal solution can be achieved with composible pipeline technology. Now the developer can explicitly specify the only components that are going to be used in the pipeline and hence making the process more efficient and optimized than before. UseService() can help for the customized request call to the pipeline as a result, it enables the developer to customize the pipeline for different hosts.

Support- simply Microsoft standard! Undoubtedly, when you are choosing ASP .NET vNext, you are going the get the support that is of Microsoft standard and it will never compromise on the quality of service for which it has been ruling the industry for more than two decades now.

Mindfire Solutions has a rich experience in developing ASP.NET based large-scale web applications and high-performance of ASP.NET websites. Our skilled ASP.NET Team is Microsoft MCTS certified or MVC Certifified and are abreast with the latest developments in this area. If you want to avail the expert ASP.NET services of our team, then do send in your queries to sales at Mindfire Solutions dot com.

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a term which describes a pact between two or more parties. It is used to limit the original members from telling the information to someone else or to someone who is not part of the initial agreement. Such an agreement is usually done to make sure that important information is not leaked or is made public. Such an agreement is necessary to use when trade secrets are discussed and is used when a new and previously not known technology is used. Usually, this type of agreement is signed when organizations are in practice of using the concept of outsourcing.

Outsourcing is somewhat of a new procedure where organizations are looking for cheaper way to get their work done. Outsourcing can be either Near-shore or Off-shore. The major difference between the two methods is based on geography. In near-shore outsourcing practices, an organisation looks for closer partners to work with. Partners with which the outsourcing firm shares the same time zone, language and work standards are preferable. In contrast, when offshore outsourcing is used, firms work with partners who are in a completely new region which follows a different time zone and has different working standards. Firms when using the concept of outsourcing for software development need to share important information with their partners and trust them that the information will not be leaked or made available to a third person. In such case, outsourcing firms usually ask their outsourced partners to sign an NDA. The importance of following such a practice is high because companies, while outsourcing, allow outside employees to go through private details of the firm like information about the company’s shareholders and the type of technology and working methods they use. If such information is made public, competitors and rival firms can significantly benefit from it.

Companies using outsourcing partners to develop software for any purpose are more careful and usually ask their offshore software development partners to sign a NDA form. Obviously there are threats in offshore software development and these firms must be careful of virus attacks or being a victim of counterfeiting. In some cases, firms ask their outsourcing partners to develop certain software to operate machinery or equipment which is new and not many people are aware of it. This technology may be part of the firm’s strategy and the organization does not want that information be disclosed. In this case, having a NDA with the outsourced partners is critical as they are aware of what information they cannot disclose to an external source. Furthermore, the benefit of using a NDA is that it makes sure that there are no communication gaps between the two partners. Everyone is aware of their roles and they know what is right and what is wrong. This allows the entire work procedure to run smoothly without any unnecessary stoppages.

Lastly, for those businesses that are using outsourcing to develop their company software must be aware about the use of NDA. Through an NDA, they can limit the use of their outsourcing partner and restrict them only towards the actual job they are hired to do. The outsourcing organization can always be in control when using NDA. If something goes wrong through the use of NDA, the firm can control the damages. Also the outsourced partner is aware of the legal cost if they break the pact. Therefore, it is good that firms who use outsourcing partners make a NDA and get it approved by their partners. Businesses that are in the information and technology industry are now adopting the use of NDA as outsourcing has become a common practice.

Mindfire Solutions has already carved a niche for itself as one of the premier vendors offering offshore software development services to its SMB clientele and help them excel in their core business. If you are interested to hire the expert software services of this 16 year old organization then do send in a mail with your requirements to sales at Mindfire Solutions dot com and we will get back to you in 72 hours.

“The importance of a good Integrated Development Environment (IDE) can never be let alone, for they render comprehensive facilities to developers in the entire process of software development life cycle. Its integrated build-in automation tools, a source code editor, and a debugger help improving the way programmers execute their projects here we are considering Django Python projects. While there are several performance-driven choices available for Django, the IDEs that enable smooth visual programming and make software development a fun experience are largely admired these days. Out of many, listed below are our picks for the top 5 IDEs for Django. They are not only user-friendly software applications, but also wrapped up with the necessary tools and functions that make development an interesting task”.

Vim

The most powerful IDE for Python that literally transmogrifies the way programmers work on their projects. Vim is an advanced code editor that offers the benefits of UNIX editor ‘Vi.’ Though it takes a couple of months to learn this IDE; the software application is incredible for anyone who seeks an effectual yet super smooth programming experience. An easy-to-understand interface further fetches extra points. Having unique and useful features makes the IDE truly the best among the rest. With Vim, you can get enough scope for Code Folding, Window splits, and Snippets etc. Moreover, Versioning is also possible with Vim! You can view your Codebase history using Vim IDE and it makes the IDE work like a small versioning software tool. Besides these features, it enables the Django developers to get better coding experience with AutoFill, Suggestions, and Validations etc. Syntax Highlighting is also there to make the developer find bugs easily as with any other IDEs. The Django developer can also navigate around the code with features like Searching, Go- To- Definition and Fuzzy text file search options. The best part about Vim is its support; it gets support from the most trusted Git! Above all, it enables Python developers to test the application with Django nose and Py.test, etc. All in all, it’s an amazing package for the Python developers.

Komodo

This one stands distinguished for the incredible support it brings to surface for different languages. Komodo is a renowned name for most of the IT developers working in different languages and technologies. May it be PHP, ASP or JSP; Komodo is there to support. It is one of the oldest yet powerful IDE of the industry. The integrated development environment application features a clean user interface and lends enhanced support to OS X as well. The tool even gets noticed for its code completion for templates and syntax highlighting (although, it nowhere works for the cocoa textbox shortcuts by default). It has better Syntax highlighting features along with smarter indentation for different templates. Debugging with Komodo is no less than a funny operation for the Python developers. Auto Code completion and Django template tags and filters are yet another top feature of Komodo IDE. In Komodo, there is another buzz for the Python developers that enables them to search file directly with Go- To- File search option. With Hyperlinks, it can make you traverse around the application on the fly and reach at the destination with a click. So, overall, Komodo is a great IDE for programmers who need support for multiple languages yet need simple programming.

PyCharm

Designed for increased productivity, PyCharm makes coding a quick, result-oriented experience. It is one of the most advanced IDE available in current industries. There are many features of JetBrain’s PyCharm to make the coding experience not only beautiful but also interesting. The charm starts with Code Assistance tricks like Auto Complete feature, Auto Indentation, Syntax Highlighting, comment or un-comment a statement etc. Code snippets and code folding is yet two major smart features of this IDE. Along with coding assistance for Python, it also provides support for other web languages like JavaScript, HTML and CSS etc that makes it perfect for the Python web developers. It also provides support for Django Internationalization or I18N i.e. helpful in creating multilingual and multicultural web applications. It has reStructuredText markup and Epydoc for highlighting and code completion for tags and tag parameters. There’s integrated support for Smart Code Navigation that allows users to conveniently leap into or skip any place of their code by using Go to Class or file or symbol, etc. The IDE features Intelligent Coding Assistance that lends support to auto-completion and a wide range of development tools, including database querying, SVN, Git, terminal, and debugging tools. As a whole, PyCharm is a great IDE choice (not to forget, its super fast code refactoring function).

Sublime

We could not afford to skip Sublime as such a well-designed IDE for Django. The IDE is also known as Sublime Text 3 in the industry. This is more for Python Django web developers since it has most features that will attract web developers on its first sight. Features like web language support, Split layouts, Chrome like Tabs, etc. makes it fit for the cyber industry. With st3_split_screen, the web developer can create multiple views over the platform that enables the web developers in viewing his code along with browser at once. It also enables the developer to test the application in one view while modifying the source code in the other. This works like a charm for the developers who offer expert Django development services. The multi-purpose tool comes with its personal, unique package manager that basically lets users install add-ons, additional styles, and plug-ins. It even supports several languages and is widely popular amongst web programmers. Along with that, it has almost all the features of any other Python IDE that are obviously common.

Wing

And of course, the one with more than 15 years in development and many more to welcome! Wing is an innovative, feature-rich IDE for Django - the highlighting aspect being its debugging tool. The tool enables extensive Python development, embeds auto refactoring tool with no errors, and high customization with several choices, key bindings, and user interface customizations. It even allows developers to introduce variables for expression, smoothly build blocks of existing code, and experience quick coding through ‘Go To’ code feature. Although it has dated UI and UX, Wing is a great IDE choice for Django developers (thanks to its embedded Pylint Tool and Auto Completion functions as well).

Mindfire Solutions has over a period of more than 9 years successfully executed a gamut of Django web development projects that have catered to various industries and geographies. To learn more about how we can help you with web development projects using Django mail your requirements to sales at Mindfire Solutions dot com.

"ASP .Net the flagship and most ambitious product from Microsoft to serve the web industry in an amazing way have been ruling the industry since its inception. The only technology that can directly compete with the all-time industry leader Java is none other than ASP .Net. Being a web domain specific technology, it has all the features and components that a web developer may need during the development process. As a framework it really helps ASP .Net developer lot in terms of lessening the development effort and time. Altogether, ASP .Net is an awesome package i.e. fully loaded with features and functionalities along with in-built libraries enabling web developers creating highly efficient web solution. When it combines with JavaScript, the web developer will undoubtedly get the best result out there. Let's see how? "

ASP .Net controls are simply boon for web developers: Controls of ASP .Net is treated as the success key for the product; because they really give life to the platform with their unmatched quality of service and power to empower any web application with utmost care. Different controls of ASP .Net perform different tasks for the application with perfection that is the most important part. Controls like Menu control, grid view, graphs and charts etc will definitely improve the quality of web application without much hassle. Along with that AJAX and Editor control will help web developers in creating asynchronous web applications on the fly that make the application not only light but engaging enough to stick the audience with the browser.

ASP .Net with JavaScript for interactive and dynamic web development: Dynamic web page is at its peak and so should be. Considering the fact, that web applications are getting mass traffic from smart devices like smart phones and tablets; it is supposed to the developer to design smart apps that can well behave in different smart devices without compromising on the quality of the application. With Dynamic web content, it makes a lot sense in improving the overall user experience to a next level. Again, when ASP .Net comes together with JavaScript the things get much refined than before. JavaScript can be used in a much refined manner in creating interactive and attractive web application on the fly. Flood your web application with events to make it interactive and user friendly- JavaScript will takes care everything seamlessly.

ASP .Net with BootstrapJS can add fragrances to the application: JavaScript is super-fast faster than any other programming language on the earth and hence the terrific demand of the same. ASP .Net does not make any mistake by integrating twitter bootstrap with the framework in the latest edition. Now, the ASP .Net developer can directly get benefit of the library from the platform in designing responsive and event driven application. Moreover, with bootstrap the content rendering over the web page on various screen resolution will be seamless. Again, with media query, web developer will end up with amazing web app development on ASP .Net framework.

Are you worried about web app development- It's possible with ASP & JS combo: Counting the number of smart devices! It’s growing man at a much faster pace than our imagination. So, you must accommodate with the situation by creating amazingly exceptional web apps for those smart phone and tablets. From ASP .Net framework develop smart apps for any platform like android or iOS or windows with the power from JavaScript making the entire process funnier. You app will render perfectly fine in all devices and platforms now. Again since JavaScript-AJAX development is super-fast; it will make the app powered with lots of speed in-built in the application.

Engaging and attractive web app with HTML5 and CSS3 along with ASP .Net: Thinking of modern web app development; and we are missing out HTML5 and CSS3 there. It's not fair. Now, make your web application powered by ASP and JavaScript along with HTML5 and CSS3 in creating overwhelming and attractive web pages on the fly. HTML5 canvas and SVG are there to make the multimedia file render and run smoothly on the web page whereas CSS3 transition and other effects are simply awesome. HTML5 local storage i.e. improved and bigger cookie will definitely help your application to run while offline; it’s a virtual concept though. Engage your visitors with engaging HTML5 games and visual graphics in a hassle free manner and all within very less memory or light weight. Again, make your multimedia video files render over the page without any flash but with same user experience or even better with HTML5 video!! With these technologies as a part of your web application development, the application will touch the heart of your user and definitely be a grand success.

Create cross platform apps from within ASP .Net: The latest ASP .Net platform supports cross platform web app or native app development. Those who used say Microsoft does only monopoly; are now silent because, with latest version Microsoft enables web developers in creating awesome apps for Android, iOS and Windows etc. In fact, ASP .Net has in-built simulator kind of stuff that will enable the web developer in visualizing how their stuff will render in practical device from within the platform itself. This will definitely change the app development work and improve their quality to a large extend. On the other hand, it will eliminate unnecessary works for the tester since many are done by the developer by visualizing the exact look and feel of the web app through the in-built simulator and hence creating marvellous piece of smart apps with ASP .Net.

Forget about engaging web application; think ahead for smart site and smart app with ASP .Net powered by JS: No more websites! Now it’s time for smart sites; the sites that are highly intelligent and powered by artificial intelligence. Apps can now render themselves in a beautiful and smarter manner knowing where they are i.e. their platform! If they are within iOS they will behave in certain way other than that of Android and same case happens with the device screen size as well. And, everything is possible with ASP .Net powered by JavaScript!! So, the future lies here only.

Mindfire Solutions has been a leading software services provider since the last 16 years. Apart from dedicated ASP.NET developers it has extensive experience in handling JavaScript programming as well. Check out our plethora of services and send in your query to sales at Mindfire Solutions dot com and we will help you with your web application development needs.

As globalization increases with every step of the way, companies and major organizations are moving towards the concept of outsourcing and using external contractors to get relevant software and production processes developed. However, outsourcing brings with it an increased amount of security and trust issues. Companies usually have very important trade secrets that they would not wish to be disclosed. Therefore, sharing company sensitive information with a client who is not physically present can be taxing. Over the past years many outsourced projects have taken a turn for the worst, where either due to mismanagement the project failed delivers on the desired results, or due to certain negligence trade secrets or sensitive company information was leaked.

In order to avoid such a scenario, companies must undertake a proper background check of their client whom they intend to work with. Following is a checklist that companies can follow when choosing their outsourcing partner.

Make a criteria list: A list of criteria must be established that the outsourcing partner should follow. By outlining the essentials both the firms doing business together are aware of their rights and limitations. All ambiguities are sorted out, and work can commence in a proper way. By doing so a proper framework is established through which the business venture can move ahead in a professional way. This would reduce the chance of any unforeseen risk and deadline breaches. Furthermore the firm would not have to spend additional amount of capital on contingency plans.

Compile an alternate client list: It is always prudent to have backup or alternate options in case the primary client, either back out or due to some reason is deemed as unqualified for the job. By having a list of alternate outsourcing software developers, the respective organization can reduce the cost of finding clients every time. The alternate list can also be used for future outsourcing plans and would save the firm valuable time on researching upon prospective outsourcing clients.

Background check is a definite to-do: Undertake a credibility check of the outsourced partners. To make sure that the outsourcing company’s software developers are credible and reliable; a proper background check regarding the work efficiency of the partner should be undertaken. It is essential that the following outsourced partners are using legitimate production techniques and have a reputation of delivering on time and are not regarded as a company that is known for slacking. It will be ill advised if the firm neglects doing the appropriate credibility check because there might be a chance that the outsourcing partner usually breaches deadlines or has a reputation of committing some sort of felony.

Narrow down the list of alternates: After the complete due diligence process, the list of potential alternates can be reduced and only those that the company sees as a future partner can be left. This allows the organization to focus their energy on the important alternates and take an informed decision.

Select the best of the lot: The last aspect on the checklist is the selection of an appropriate client/partner. After all the necessary information is collected and the outsourcing software development partner is chosen the respective company can visit their offices and have interactive meetings so that a proper understanding is established between the two partners. Even though the process is only for a temporary time period, yet the cost associated with the project and the sensitivity of it, compels the organization to undertake the entire checklist procedure.

Trust form the basis of any long term relationship but that does not mean one would choose its software development partner based on all that. A due diligence and meaningful interactions could save a lot of time, effort and money in the future. So when you choose your software development partner choose wisely. You may also like to check out a 16 year old offshore software development company who has a reputation for having constantly delighted its clients over the years. If you need a software development partner to help you achieve your business goals, reach out to us at sales at Mindfire Solutions dot com and we will get in touch with you at the earliest.

What is Frontend development? Front end web development is something that the end user can view, feel and experience! Though it’s an intangible thing still the user can well feel it through his eyes and mind. Whatever a user sees on the browser is none other than the front end part. The design, the interaction, the attraction and the visual effects are the parts of Front end development. In tech world, we can say front end is the combination of HTML and CSS being tightly coupled with JavaScript for generating enterprise standard user interface for any web solution. In fact, today’s industry is highly influenced by the look and feel of any application besides the core functionalities. Hence industry is inclining more towards Front end development considering its future potential.

What is backend development? If front end is our skin or complexion or beauty then Back end is our Heart and Mind!! Though it is absolutely hidden from the rest of the world but, we can never express our feelings without our mind and heart. The back end part keeps the secret of the application i.e. the core logic. Whatever the user sees on the browser is the result of the instruction from the back end part. All types of interactions that make the user feel delight is in fact controlled by the back end codes. Though, JavaScript plays an important role in rendering user focused data on the browser; but, at the end of day it’s the backend that enables the hidden data to come in front of the user. The whole database and the core logic are well written in the back end section with lots of codes in a programming language like JSP, ASP, PHP or Python etc.

Components that make a lot different: If the two major ends of a web application have different contribution; then obviously their components must be different enough from each other. Let’s see what the major components of front end development are!

1. HTML & CSS: As we discussed above HTML and CSS are the most important part of front end development. It’s like the skin of the web application. HTML is the content that we see on the browser while CSS is the style or look and feel that is being imposed to the HTML contents. In other words, HTML contents are designed with the help of CSS for better look and feel of the application. HTML is written in the form of tags whereas CSS gives styles to the contents inside the tags. They are well coupled with each other in creating a splendid web application.

2. JavaScript is a must: Though the look and feel is crafted by HTML or CSS but what about the user interaction? JavaScript is there for the purpose. JavaScript enables the web solution to work in parallel with the HTML and CSS contents in a magical manner. The user is given more power to customize the web page through different triggers i.e. events. Events are like a triggering function that enables any web page to behave in a systematic manner as per the demand of the user. The user on the other hand, feels more privileged with those powers given by the JavaScript events.

3. Frontend web frameworks: Frameworks are nothing but powerful tools to make the life of any web developer easy. For front end design, there are lots of tremendous frameworks available in the industry with which the developer can design highly scalable yet efficient enough web applications without more effort and time. Mostly, frameworks are developed in JavaScript or CSS; because they play the important role in crafting interactive and attractive web applications. JS tools like Google’s AngularJS, KnockOutJS, BackboneJS and NodeJS etc are in high demand in the industry due to their unmatched quality and reliability in different scenarios.

Back end components in web application development: Just like Front End development, Backend is also supported by many components that enable the application to run smoothly behind the screen. It is essential to know those components from the developer’s point of view especially when we are considering Web application development process.

1. Programming Skill: This is the most important part of back end programming; just like HTML and CSS here the Programming language plays an important role in back end application development. There are many back end programming languages in the industry like C#, Java, PHP or Python etc. These programming languages are use in creating the logic section of the application i.e. how the application will behave under different circumstances. It deals with different types of data type, methods, classes and many object oriented approach to make the web application a successful one.

2. Logical analysis: Without proper logic or analysis a web application is like a scrap!! If all the functionalities of the application are not well defined by the back end programmer then the application will never be a reliable one. For the same, back end web developers analyses a lot before starting coding. They take the requirements from the client and analyses what should be the functionalities of different modules followed by how the code should be written for better performance. Why better performance? Functionalities can be written in different manner and it varies from developer to developer; but the code that is highly stable and optimized is given priority; because this affects the overall user experience of the application. An un-optimized code will load slowly and it will even stretch the loading time under bandwidth constraints like mobile networks; resulting with a bad user experience.

3. Server communication: This is yet another important component of back end application development. The data is stored in the database and being retrieved by the user as per requirement but by an intermediate stage i.e. the server communication. Usually in data driven web solutions, servers like Apache Tomcat is used for efficient server side communication., They implements threading concept into the application but with time, it is now performed by JavaScript (nodeJS); but will discuss it in a different chapter.

At the End of day, it’s all about user Experience (UX): For the success of any web application, the user experience remains at the top priority. Because if the user rejects an application then, no one can save it!! Isn’t it?

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“Efficiency, Ease of use and customization are the three pillars of success for any software technology. The period is over when hardware devices were ruling the industry; now even to run a small hardware device properly, we need millions of lines of software codes!! It can be said that, there is software as the heart of hardware. With time, the complexity and performance of software applications or products has increased magnificently and hence the pressure on the software developers. But again, we must consider the beauty of nature i.e. “Necessity is the mother of Invention!” and the same holds good for software industry as well. Lots of efforts are provided by the R&D departments of top IT giants of the industry to make the life of software developers much easier through advanced technologies”.

JavaScript framework: Gone are the days, when we used JavaScript for alerting an error message or creating a pop-up window to impress our colleague; now industry has understood the true potential of JavaScript. JavaScript can not only be used for front end programming but also for back end programming. JavaScript is not only blazing fast but also super efficient. Initially, JavaScript libraries were developed to provide better user experience and to lessen the effort of the software developer in a magical manner. But, now industry is loaded with powerful JavaScript frameworks that can handle all front end and back end needs for any application. Google has come up with its flagship JS framework i.e. AngularJS, whereas there are other competitors in the industry like NodeJS, BackboneJS and EmberJS to name a few. These frameworks are extremely flexible and powerful enough to meet the demands of the industry. The best part is it can be integrated with modern web technologies like HTML5, CSS3 etc to make future proof web solutions.

CSS frameworks: Customization is something that makes sense when we consider user experience. For impactful user experience we need rich visual graphics and better look n feel for any web application. To achieve the same, there is CSS for software developers. But, when it comes about cross platform compatibility and responsive web design, it becomes a pain for the web developer. Just like any other frameworks, there are many productive CSS frameworks introduced recently to make the style design both prominent and of higher standard. SAAS and Compass are two major CSS frameworks of the industry and they are highly popular among the developers in creating breath-taking web pages. At the same time, it also encourages the software developer to write beautiful code that is both well maintainable and extremely stable.

JavaScript CSS combo framework: Imagine when performance and customization comes together; what could be the result? It is simply splendid, isn’t? The power of JavaScript and the flexible design concept of CSS can change the whole world of any web application. Twitter Bootstrap is one such magnificent piece that possesses both the feature of a CSS framework and that of a JavaScript framework for excellent web application. You need not to bother about cross platform compatibility or cross browser compatibility since all are taken care by the Bootstrap framework itself. It can handle iOS, Android or Windows without much hassle. In fact, there are millions of inbuilt high performance classes, functions and tricks to help any web developer in creating amazing web pages with less effort but with more accuracy. A web designer can also create responsive web application with Bootstrap for different form of hardware devices.

Responsive web technology: Crafting web pages for optimum viewing and user interaction experience is the main theme for Responsive Web Design or RWD. The population of smart phones and smart devices is increasing at an exponential rate for last few years and the trend is on its way to create even bigger and larger canvas in the industry. The wider range of smart devices with a wide range of screen sizes, screen resolutions and hardware constraints can spoil the user experience if not properly taken cared by the web designer. Even Orientation of a device needs to be traced by the developer so that he can impart the best possible user experience. The client is also demanding for a mobile version of his web application for better customer experience. It can be achieved with responsive web design i.e. providing similar user experience irrespective of device, platform or resolution. There is a huge buzz for responsive web designers in the industry and it is supposed to grow further considering the fact that there is growth of mobile users in future.

Single page website: The next generation IT philosophy is to create smart sites instead of websites. The best way to convey our message to the audience is the simplicity. We must deliver our message or information to our customer in a simple story telling manner. For the same web developers are developing attractive, interactive, immersive and emotional web pages to connect with the target audience. Instead of many cumbersome web pages, we can make it simple through a single page web application. That single page will definitely attract the user to go through the contents in a seamless and easy to digest manner. BackboneJS, AngularJS etc are the new generation single page web design platform for software developers. These frameworks are helping in developing intuitive web applications for different platforms and devices with extraordinary emotions for the user. The best part is, through single page web application we can eliminate unnecessary navigation and hence providing better emotional satisfaction and higher conversion rates.

Smart apps: Smart phones and smart tablets are becoming the integral part of modern user in a very less span. The number of smart apps is increasing at stiff rate to fulfil the ever changing demand of the user. Software developers are creating highly useful and beautiful smart apps for different platforms like Android, iOS and Windows etc. Experts have already predicted that the number of users of smart devices will increase further in coming days. Hence there is a strong potential for smart app developers in the industry to meet the high expectations of the industry. Almost every sector is now integrating their web application with smart app to reach and provide better user experience. E-commerce business is getting warmer with the introduction of smart apps in the industry. Hence it creates a win-win situation for both the developers as well as for the industry with a common intention to provide utmost user experience.

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“Open source frameworks that embed support for built-in tools and eliminate the exigency for any configuration are loved by all - particularly, if they simplify the process of web application development. CakePHP is one such amazing PHP framework that allows developers to work well with large scale applications without taking too much of their time value. It was always an obsession for PHP developers to handle objects which was the power of object oriented programming languages like Java, ASP .Net or C++ etc. With the ORM Architecture of CakePHP, PHP developers get adequate scope to develop object oriented web applications that will definitely decreases the effort and increases the efficiency in a seamless manner. As a result CakePHP became one of the most popular web frameworks of the industry in a very short span of time and its popularity is increasing at an exponential rate over time. Here’s why this open source platform surpasses most other web frameworks out there”.

MVC Pattern: The integrated Model View Controller pattern in CakePHP enables users to conveniently distinguish the logic from the presentation and allows seamless reading, deleting, or updation of data. Users may find it incredible as a tool to interact with their database. Model basically lends support to data management, View lends support to data rendering, and Controller functions by responding to events – the result of which is hassle-free programming management. With the model view controller pattern, the application development becomes much handier from the developers point of view. It not only isolates the view component from that of the server i.e., database or Model of the framework. Along with that, it decreases the overall effort of the PHP developer in building highly scalable and robust application without much worry about the background design. It really makes sense when we are considering developing large scale web application with huge modules having isolated functionalities being connected to the core of the logic.

ORM: Object Relational Mapping comes as an integral part here that lets developers convert data between unsuited type systems in databases. The tool makes it easier to infuse the data into different facilities by building compliant class objects. It even enables for seamless program writing without any need for a single line of SQL code. With ORM the developer needn’t to modify the data everywhere in the application instead of that he can simply modify it within the object and it will be visible throughout the web application. Database operations like updating, alter etc can be performed in a hassle free manner as compared to any other PHP web framework. In fact ORM has changed the face of PHP programming in a single short with the introduction of object concept into the software application.

No Configuration: For most developers, having absolute no need for configuration is the best part. CakePHP eliminates the need for any code or configuration where the developer is required to identify the URL or the library of the website. The framework features auto-detection which makes everything further simpler. A newbie can configure CakePHP with little knowledge and with little research on the web and kick start his first web project with CakePHP. There are many blogs, articles and video tutorials available on web that can make the configuration process not only easier but also funny enough.

Built-in Validation: CakePHP gives developers another reason to appreciate its unique structure. The program offers built-in validation, useful features, and an amazing flow of entities – all of which make web app development a smooth procedure. With the built in validation the effort of PHP developers will decrease drastically without compromising on the quality; because the functions that CakePHP offers for the developers for validation process are simply outstanding. They are highly optimized to offer better performance and speed to the PHP web application and off course they are highly reliable.

Power to Create Tests: It lets users effectively create tests and verify the critical points in their application. CakePHP provides its users with certain core tests as well as some custom tests – which they can create their own. The power to create tests basically comes handy when someone intends to build a large web application and is required to have a constant performance check.

Class Inheritance: Unlike most open source frameworks, this one encompasses class inheritance for developers who want simplicity yet high performance from their model. CakePHP includes two folders that enable users to watch and work separately. Class inheritance helps the most when the developers have to work with many codes. Inheritance is the core of object oriented programming; and it really makes the programming much more amusing than before. With inheritance, the inception of code reusability comes and that really makes the development process much faster than before.

Extends with Plug-ins: And not to forget, the unique ability of CakePHP to let users reuse their code! The program allows users to basically reprocess their codes and build on existing facility – however, the framework does this by expanding the developer’s program with some new features and plug-ins. One can simply modularize their application and use it as a completely different utility (interestingly, without having to change CakePHP’s core libraries). This makes the overall application an interesting one due to integration of useful plug-ins into the application. There is millions of reliable plug-ins available in web especially in JavaScript and using them a PHP application can be revived to a new and attractive look and feel.

Future Ready: It is needless to say that CakePHP is future ready. It enables PHP web developers to integrate and take advantage of all modern amenities like HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery etc. Along with that Cloud support matters a lot if we are considering future ready web solution for the industry. Responsive web designs, cross platform application development, web app development are few of the challenging features of CakePHP that has mesmerized the whole world of web.

Although the listed functions above are highly useful for anyone who uses CakePHP, the web framework is by far one of the best choices for large scale web development. It is ideal for anyone who prefers a lot of customization with utmost simplicity and of course, not to forget its CRUD Scaffolding that allows users to create, read, update, and delete.

Mindfire Solutions’ expert developers offer a gamut of CakePHP services and have delivered flawless applications to companies across a range of industries and geographies. If you are interested in developing your next application using the robust CakePHP framework, then just drop in a mail to sales at MindfireSolutions dot com and we will be sending a free quotation in one business day.