Category Archives: Software Development

An Opensource FPGA tool

Posted on February 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

The world has changed.  IceStudio is an opensource FPGA tool for generating verilog code from block diagrams onto the Lattice Semi iCEstick board.  I did FPGA work in the past, and the tools for this are HUGE in side, typically … Continue reading →

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How to fix H-1B

Posted on February 12, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice article.  And points out the biggest problem with the visa, is its being used to send jobs to lower paying folks via outsourcing contract houses.  I like how the article shows those on the visa that are hired direct … Continue reading →

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Google opensources it load balancer seesaw

Posted on February 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

I am amazed how much software companies release these days.  Google has opensourced it load balancing software for VM’s (or real machines).  Its written in GO which is interested language too. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/02/01/google_seesaw_linux_load_balancer

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FINALLY, someone (Disney) is getting sued over H-1B abuse

Posted on January 28, 2016 by robertwilkie

Disney is in a class action suit for basically outsourcing 300 jobs to cheaper labor on H-1B visas.  What is different here is Disney forgot to include a “you can’t talk about or sue us” clause in the severance package.  … Continue reading →

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Security design for IoT (aka embedded systems)

Posted on January 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

I always get a kick out of the IoT term.  Basically its embedded systems.  Anyways…interesting article covering a paper written by Prpl on how to secure embedded systems. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/01/07/prpl_secure_iot_guide/

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Using Visual Studio Code?

Posted on December 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

I can say I downloaded it, and started it up.  Its fast, but …seems lacking to me.  Turns out there are a bunch of extensions you can install to go with it.  The article below helps tell you how.  This … Continue reading →

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Build a cheap gaming system with an old server

Posted on December 15, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have done something like this in the past (not for gaming, for software development).  The author basically bought an older server based system, and Intel CPU’s, and build a rough gaming box that preforms pretty well for a system … Continue reading →

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Swift is now opensource

Posted on December 4, 2015 by robertwilkie

First Microsoft releases a lite version of Visual Studio for users in Linux/Mac, now this? Its amazing to see corporations opening up their tools and software in order to get “developers” to adopt them. http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/03/apples-swift-programming-language-is-now-open-source/?ncid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29#.806qgy:Y55k

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The tech shortage is a lie

Posted on November 13, 2015 by robertwilkie

Good article from a startup founder about the “alleged” tech shortage, and how false it is.  Thought I think he missed one point.  The re-training of older engineers.  The overall point he makes is companies are unwilling to foster and … Continue reading →

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How to hire a dev for an app

Posted on November 12, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article.  I like the links it uses for finding freelance developers to do your project. AppFutura UpWork ContractIQ Freelancer Guru Crew LinkedIn Smashing Magazine http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/make-mobile-app-right-developer/

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