uv for Python: A Fast, Modern Package Manager (Features, Setup & Limitations)

Brian Buchta Articles, DevOps, Python Leave a Comment

uv is a modern, Rust-powered package manager that brings speed, simplicity, and consistency to Python development. In this article, we break down what uv is, why it’s gaining traction, and how it improves dependency management, virtual environments, project setup, and overall workflow. We’ll also explore its limitations and walk through a quick example to help you understand where uv shines in real-world development.

Bridging the Communication Gap Between Software Teams and Business Stakeholders

Evan Sanning Agile, Articles, Consulting, Development Technologies & Tools, Project Management, Soft Skills Leave a Comment

Miscommunication between technical and non-technical teams leads to wasted effort, missed opportunities, and damaged customer trust. This blog breaks down why the gap persists, the real organizational cost, and practical ways to create shared language, aligned incentives, and value-driven collaboration. Learn how teams can transform communication into a strategic advantage.

AI in Coding: Using ChatGPT and Copilot to Build JavaScript Animations

Chris Vaught AI, Articles, Chat GPT, Development Technologies & Tools, JavaScript, Tutorial 1 Comment

Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing how we write code—it’s transforming how we think about creativity in development. In this post, I revisit the playful spirit of early programming through a series of AI-assisted experiments using ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and JavaScript Canvas on CodePen. Along the way, I uncover practical lessons for developers on using AI to accelerate learning, inspire exploration, and rekindle the joy of creative coding…

Best Practices for Proposing Improvements to Your Development Team

Jake Everhart Agile, Articles, Consulting, Project Management, Soft Skills Leave a Comment

Working within a software development team has tremendous benefits, but it also comes with its share of complications. One of those complications is inertia – the more people who get used to a process or a certain set of tools, the more difficult it can be to introduce changes. Maybe this manifests in a positive way, where repetition and familiarity …

How to Implement a Clean Service Layer in Flutter (With API Examples)

Jimmy Patterson API Development, Articles, Development Technologies & Tools, Flutter, Mobile Leave a Comment

This blog walks through building a clean, modular service layer in Flutter to keep mobile apps scalable, maintainable, and resilient to change. Using real examples with third-party APIs, it demonstrates how to abstract logic, structure code for API calls, and easily swap data sources without major rewrites. You’ll also learn strategies like creating request/response classes and centralizing error handling to reduce redundancy and improve code quality.