30Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

How the 9-to-5 workday has disappeared

Software development Concepts, Software Events
How the 9-to-5 workday has disappeared   Work has changed dramatically over the last few decades, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal recently release it has become more time-consuming, less stable, and more flexible. In 1973, 6% of Americans said they worked excessive hours while in 2016, 26% said they worked more than 48 hours a week. Insurance coverage by employers has also dropped since 1973, although companies now provide more benefits to aid work-life balance, such as paid parental leave and remote work options. Businesses are spending less on employees, both in terms of compensation and capital investment, while investors get triple the payout from 30 years ago. This has all contributed to workers increasingly acting like free agents in the job market.  While they have…
Read More
20Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Apple’s iOS 11 kills old 32-bit iPhone and iPad apps

Software Events, Software Releases
Apple's iOS 11 kills old 32-bit iPhone and iPad apps Well the time has come to begin the end of the 32 bit application.  What this means to the general public is that certain older applications may no longer work if you install the latest iOS on your iPhone.  Owners of iPhones and iPads who install the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system will find that some older apps will stop working. Android still allows for 32 and 64 bit applications to co-exist as well as Windows/Linux but Apple will start to force developers to upgrade their application. What does this mean to the general public ? Dropping support for 32-bit software lets Apple streamline its operating system and helps it run more quickly since it no longer needs…
Read More
19Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Embarcadero Academy Debuts with Online Courses

Rad Studio Delphi Development, Software Events, Software Releases
Embarcadero Academy Debuts with Online Courses  A provider of cross-platform application developer productivity tools, today announced the launch of Embarcadero Academy, an online school for developers of all levels. The Academy, operated in partnership with Embarcadero by CodePower, offers a wide variety of expert-led courses in Delphi and C++Builder skills and technologies. Finally Embarcardo / Idera have decided to get into the possible educational on line webinars to improve the software developers of Delphi or C++ Builder. Embarcadero Academy is launching with approximately 15 courses, and has an additional 15 in development. The curriculum, which spans beginner to advanced courses, will initially focus on Delphi and C++Builder capabilities such as language and framework skills, and will continue to grow in range and scope of languages. Full courses run from several days…
Read More
14Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Dr. Explain releases version 5.5 today!

Software Events, Software Releases
Dr.Explain news: version 5.5 - HiDPI support, 64bit performance, new UI, and more What's new in Dr.Explain 5.5 (release notes) 64 Bit architecture Starting from version 5.5, Dr.Explain will run on 64 bit Windows OS exclusively so as to support bigger projects as well as to be more performant. Hi-DPI monitors support Dr.Explain now also supports high resolution (Hi-DPI) screens, such as 4K monitors, taking full advantage of fine pixeling for the clearest user interface and better user experience. New revamped and refreshed user interface The new clear and attractive interface will help you to work more efficiently and with greater comfort. The Import fucntion got more flexible The Export functions were optimized Many issues in different modules were fixed   Dr.Explain is based on a unique interface analysis and…
Read More
13Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Day of the Programmer so let’s Celebrate

Software Events
Day of the Programmer so let's celebrate The Day of the Programmer is an international professional day that is celebrated on the 256th (hexadecimal 100th, or the 28th) day of each year (September 13 during common years and on September 12 in leap years). It is officially recognized in Argentina, Bangladesh, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Austria, Germany, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, India, Belgium, Australia, Poland, Romania, Ireland, Italy, Serbia, Slovenia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, the United States and Russia.[1][2] The number 256 (28) was chosen because it is the number of distinct values that can be represented with an eight-bit byte, a value well-known to programmers. 256 is also the highest power of two that is less than 365, the number of days in a common year. You wonder why Russia out of all places decided to create the official day…
Read More