04Jul 2015 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Software Development planning or how not to have a project from Hell!

Software development Concepts
Recently I was given an assignment to develop an Android application and the agreement to the price was based on the client's budget which sometimes you get what you agreed to. What I would like to do with this posting is give young software developers guidelines on how to forge a better project and attitude towards completion for the client and the developer. This is based on recent past experience where the client either kept adding on, told that the development was not what they expected, graphics not cut correctly by the client and finally target dates missed. The following insights provide any developer with a check list making sure the project is ready to be designed, developed and finally released. Payment Payment, to judge the amount of time needed…
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30Apr 2015 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Lazarus Pascal Release Version 1.4

Software Events
The free Pascal compiler, Lazarus version 1.4 has been released and can be obtained for free by clicking here! The work involved by developers to get a free Windows / Linux / Mac compiler for anyone to use is simply amazing. The work is based on contributions provided to the programmers who provide free time to get this outstanding compiler ready. Everything you need to develop a Rad type of application which is driven using Pascal is quick and easy to set up. The application works pretty much like Delphi 7 did allowing users to drop components on the forms and set up simple code for events. Lazarus is a Delphi compatible cross-platform IDE for Free Pascal. It includes LCL which is more or less compatible with Delphi's VCL. Free…
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30Apr 2015 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Delphi Developers Day 2015

Software Events
[caption id="attachment_43" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Delphi Developers Days 2015 Tour[/caption]     Recently I attended the Delphi Developers Day 2015 in Chicago and boy was it fantastic.  The sessions were kept roughly to one hour of interesting subjects that pertain to the Delphi Developer.  The presentations were led by Cary Jensen and Ray Konopka along with the assistance of Loy Andersen gave all developers a chance to learn something new using the Delphi language. Each developer receives a manual that contains the full presentation along with source code that can be read as well as downloaded from the DDD 2015 web site.   The code is updated as the tour continues into the European market.    The two days were packed with activities from the start to the finish with very…
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13Mar 2015 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Embarcadero, GoDaddy SSL and trust issues

Rad Studio Delphi Development, Software Events
It has been noted that the discovery for the Embarcadero client web sites such as the quality portal and the EDN have older SSL certificates that for some reason were not automatically updated by the vendor GoDaddy. Now a SSL certificate is sold to a company that provides any private information encrypted so that outside folks cannot monitor the web site and gain vital information. That being said Embarcadero should have realized the issue prior to clients viewing it and posting it on blogs (such as this). A major software vendor does not get caught with their pants down but Embarcadero has. They are a unique company that provides high class software development tools for all aspects but something simple as this which can be done by anyone at corporate…
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06Feb 2015 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Hardware Review of the WinBook TW801 Black Tablet

Hardware Reviews
Recently the lab decided to test out the Winbook TW801 Black Tablet on a trip to see whether it can hold up to durability, usability and just plain old device use.  The lab is reporting that the tablet performed well on a recent Los Angeles business trip that provided the person with internet usage on a strong wi-fi connection, creating Lazarus Pascal programs on the tablet during the work days and finally checking emails or performing typical duties. The TW801 tablet has a 8 inch screen which is capable of enough space to view videos and documents.  The tablet also comes with a one-year Office 365 package but you have to activate within the time limit which was 15 days based on our research. Multi-Touch Touchscreen IPS 16:10 8" 1280x800…
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