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Why Open Source Software is Your Competitive Advantage

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Why Open Source Software is Your Competitive Advantage

Corporate executives are under immense pressure to stay ahead of the competition, reduce costs, and innovate. You’ve likely heard about open source software (OSS) from your IT teams, but maybe you’ve wondered if it’s truly worth the hype. Let’s take a closer look at how OSS

React Best Practices: Component Architecture

React Best Practices: Component Architecture

Building applications that are both scalable and maintainable is paramount. Today, I want to dive deep into best practices for structuring components in a Next.js application using TypeScript. These practices are designed to enhance your project's robustness and ensure a seamless collaboration experience. The concepts are relevant for any

Reducing Entropy in Software Development

Software Development

Reducing Entropy in Software Development

I just read an excellent article that resonated with me. Here's a direct link if you want to skip my take on it =] How to Avoid Software EntropyIntroductionMediumPriyal Walpita Consistently, I see projects slow down over time (and sometimes it doesn't take long) due to entropy being introduced at multiple

Mainbot: Headless RAG

Mainbot: Headless RAG

Turn-key RAG Chat Bot for developers Mainbot, a headless Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) chat bot is just getting its wheels turning. It's a straightforward, powerful tool designed for those who need specific, domain-focused answers without the fluff. GitHub - savantly-net/mainbot: A chat bot for domain specific knowledgeA chat bot

Reducing Entropy in Modern Web Architecture: Service Endpoints

Reducing Entropy in Modern Web Architecture: Service Endpoints

In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, the complexity of web applications continually increases. Today, most non-trivial web apps integrate a variety of attached services, including databases, third-party APIs, and containers for both front-end and backend operations. This modular approach empowers developers to produce software at an unprecedented pace while

AI generated office of the future

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Savantly Analytics: Development and Support Options for Franchise Owners

Savantly Analytics provides powerful analytics and reporting dashboards for franchise owners. We are committed to delivering high-quality services and support to meet your unique business needs. This document outlines the development and support options available to our valued customers. By partnering with Franchise Operators, we can reduce the cost for

Streamlining Kubernetes Deployments with Docker, Helm, Terraform, and Terragrunt

Streamlining Kubernetes Deployments with Docker, Helm, Terraform, and Terragrunt

Maintaining a scalable, flexible, and easily deployable infrastructure is crucial. Kubernetes has emerged as a leading container orchestration platform, while Docker has become the de facto standard for containerization. To manage and simplify the deployment process, many developers and DevOps engineers have turned to Helm for packaging applications, Terraform for

Human Skills for Programming: Pattern Recognition

Human Skills for Programming: Pattern Recognition

As I work with and mentor engineers and architects, there's one essential skill I see in the folks that tend to produce the greatest work. They recognize patterns that can allow refactoring to simplify and reduce the amount of code required to produce quality results. It's not critical that we

A bot that knows your domain knowledge

Create a QA chatbot for your data in a few minutes

We've just launched a new chatbot docker image that you can customize without writing code. All you need, is a document with information to search for answers in. For example, you could load a PDF or a text document with your company's FAQs. Or maybe an information guide about a

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Open Source Chat Bot

An open-source chat bot for rapid implementation of domain specific knowledge. Use your own docs to provide the data.

Open source ERP

Introducing a free and open-source alternative to Salesforce, Oracle ERP, and others. Join us to influence development!

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Franchise Technology Partner

I've learned much while working with a variety of businesses in different industries. Notably, I've developed software for companies in Telecom, Publishing, E-Commerce, Government, Construction, Crypto, Fashion, Legal, Manufacturing, and others over my career. Though, I've particularly enjoyed working with a restaurant franchise over the last several years. Having started

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Why do you need a technology architect?

Do you really need one? What do they do?

Custom Software Development: Why Building is Better Than Buying

Software Development

Custom Software Development: Why Building is Better Than Buying

When it comes to software, businesses are often faced with the decision of whether to buy a pre-packaged solution or invest in custom software development. While packaged software may be suitable for statutory requirements, such as payroll or general ledger, it may not be the best choice for systems that

Ghostly Goodness: Optimizing Your Ghost Blog Post for SEO and Sharing

Ghostly Goodness: Optimizing Your Ghost Blog Post for SEO and Sharing

If you are using Ghost as your blogging platform, then you have the advantage of a highly customizable and SEO-friendly system to help you achieve your goals. In this article, we will take a look at some key tips for optimizing a Ghost blog post for SEO and sharing.

5 LinkedIn Lead Generation Strategies to Boost Your Business and Maximize ROI with LinkedIn Ads

5 LinkedIn Lead Generation Strategies to Boost Your Business and Maximize ROI with LinkedIn Ads

LinkedIn lead generation strategies to increase your business's visibility and reach, optimizing your LinkedIn profile, utilizing executives, posting relevant content, LinkedIn groups, and incorporating automation into your strategy. Step-by-step guide on how to get started.

"Instagram Marketing 101: How to Use Instagram for Business"

"Instagram Marketing 101: How to Use Instagram for Business"

Instagram has become the "instant gratification" platform for users worldwide. From fashion influencers to foodies, everyone seems to be on this photo-sharing app! But what about businesses? Let's just say they've caught on to the trend and are using Instagram to their advantage. And so can you! First things first,

Welcome to the world of Facebook marketing!

Welcome to the world of Facebook marketing!

Welcome to the world of Facebook marketing! As a business owner, you know the importance of promoting your brand and reaching out to potential customers. One of the best ways to do that is through social media, and Facebook is a platform that should be at the top of your

From Photographer to UX Designer: My Journey of Creativity and Problem-Solving

From Photographer to UX Designer: My Journey of Creativity and Problem-Solving

Hey there! My name is Katy Hulsey, and I'm excited to share my story. As a photographer turned UX designer, I've been fortunate to find a way to combine my love for creativity and problem-solving into a fulfilling career. But how did I get here? Let's dive in! Where it

Finding Your Brand's Voice: The Power of Social Media Marketing

Social media has become an essential component of modern marketing strategies, and for good reason. With millions of people using social media every day, it provides an unprecedented opportunity to connect with a large and diverse audience. In this blog post, we will explore how social media marketing can help

Unlocking Your Audience: A Guide to Defining Your Target Market

Unlocking Your Audience: A Guide to Defining Your Target Market

As businesses navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the digital age, it is essential to define their target audience to create successful marketing strategies. Defining a target audience helps businesses tailor their products or services to meet the needs and preferences of their customers, leading to increased revenue, customer loyalty, and

A/B Deployment: The Science of Improving Your Website

A/B Deployment: The Science of Improving Your Website

A/B deployments are a powerful tool that can be used to improve the performance of your website. By testing different versions of your website against each other, you can identify which changes result in the best user experience and highest conversion rates. In this blog post, we will discuss

How to Create a Brand Voice That Will Speak to Your Audience

A brand voice is the personality of your brand, expressed through the words and tone you use in all of your communications. It's how you connect with your audience and make your brand stand out from the competition. A strong brand voice is essential for any business that wants to

5 Ways AI Can Help Small Businesses Stay Competitive

5 Ways AI Can Help Small Businesses Stay Competitive

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the business landscape, and small businesses are not immune to its impact. In fact, AI can be a powerful tool for small businesses, helping them to stay competitive and grow their operations. Here are five ways that AI can help small businesses: 1. Automate

Reduce Technology Costs for Your Business

As a seasoned engineer and architect, I've had the opportunity to work on dozens of corporate projects. Over the years, I've noticed a recurring problem in almost every non-trivial implementation: the domain-specific development of application logic only accounts for a small portion of the total cost, and the majority of