You’ve stumbled upon a fantastic idea for a tech start-up business, completed all the formalities, drawn up a business plan, bought a website domain name, and even scouted premises; congratulations, you’re well on your way to making this company happen. One thing you may not have considered yet however, is who you will need to […]
The basics of waterfall and agile software development processes
A basic understanding of software development practices can really help when starting a software development project, in particular agile software development. Even if you’re not the person managing the project having this basic understanding will aid both you and your software development team in delivering the right solution. This post will take a brief look […]
What is HTML 5
HTML5 in a Nutshell HTML5 is the latest iteration of the industry-standard Hypertext Markup Language that defines the displaying of internet content (web pages) in web browsers. The HTML5 standard is intended to standardize the proprietary features that have crept into various web browsers over the years, and to provide support for video, audio and […]
What is Microsoft .NET
Microsoft .NET in a Nutshell Microsoft developed the .NET software framework as a common platform for the development and deployment of applications on (primarily) Windows devices. The Framework Class Library (FCL) allows programmers to create applications without having to develop low level functionality each time, and the Common Language Runtime (CLR) allows those applications to […]
What is SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server in a Nutshell SQL Server is Microsoft’s relational database management system, which stores data used by applications and which can be queried using the industry-standard Structured Query Language (SQL). Not limited to merely storing and retrieving data on behalf of applications, SQL Server has been extended over the years to include SQL […]
What is Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure in a Nutshell Azure is Microsoft’s cloud computing platform and infrastructure that provides a growing collection of apps and integrated services for computing, storage, data and networking. Azure is available around the world and around the clock from datacenters located in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Japan, and Oceana. It can be […]
What is Xamarin
Xamarin in a Nutshell Xamarin is a .NET compatible software framework (and the name of the company that controls it) created by the developers of the forerunner Mono framework that extended Microsoft’s .NET Framework beyond the confines of Windows and out to Linux platforms and Android mobile devices. While Xamarin offers its own “Xamarin Studio” […]
App Development Using XCode for Windows vs Xamarin
I often see questions about asking how to get XCode for Windows, and really what people want is to develop iOS apps directly on a windows platform. All of us at ItsMonkie Solutions have asked ourselves this question when we started app development for Android, iOS and Windows, and we were really looking for a […]
My 3 favourite paper wireframing tools (and 2 are free)
Wireframing is one of the best ways to build a mobile or web app idea, and having the right wireframing tools can make the process a whole lot easier. I like to use both paper and digital wireframing depending on the project, what I’m trying to achieve and sometimes what mood I’m in. This article […]
3 Mobile App Opportunities for Businesses (and none require an app store)
As the app development market continues to grow and is predicted to grow even more, its clear that understanding the value of apps is important to companies both large and small. When considering apps and app development most people instantly think about Games: Games like candy crush and 2048 that are the core of most […]
