What's your favorite agile project management tool? [more inside]
posted by bshort on Dec 1, 2009 - 9 answers

How do software authors determine the version numbers of the releases? I am writing software for a specific electronic device. I am not using version control on it yet. (Yeah, shame! Truth is, I am intimidated.) [more inside]
posted by Drasher on Oct 21, 2009 - 22 answers

What are some good tech-centric temp agencies in L.A.? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Oct 9, 2009 - 5 answers

Pros & Cons of bringing web development in-house? [more inside]
posted by MeatLightning on Oct 9, 2009 - 9 answers

SellingSoftwareFilter: How do we make money from software that a colleague has developed from scratch (in Australia)? [more inside]
posted by micklaw on Oct 8, 2009 - 6 answers

Where does one proactively look for software (specifically Flex) jobs these days? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Sep 11, 2009 - 6 answers

My team and I are writing a computer application for which aspects of the file format are very likely to change in future releases. The format is in XML. Does anyone know any resources on the web that lays down general principles about how to make a file format that is as extensible as possible for the future (and minimizes the possibility of cross-version breakage)?
posted by SilentSalamander on Sep 4, 2009 - 7 answers

What, anecdotally speaking, are Flex developers getting paid right now in Los Angeles or a similar city? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Aug 24, 2009 - 1 answer

Can I use the "Time Management Matrix" in a commercial software product without any legal repercussions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 29, 2009 - 2 answers

What is a modern mainframe computer? IANAP [more inside]
posted by mhh5 on Jul 7, 2009 - 15 answers

Which forums do the best web programmers hang out at? [more inside]
posted by jackson5 on Jun 26, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm a freelance software developer and I have a customer contract for building a software product that supports their manufacturing business. [more inside]
posted by dfreire on Jun 10, 2009 - 6 answers

I'd really like to get a Coop TLD, but I'm having a hard time finding an affordable and easy-to-use registrar. [more inside]
posted by thebigdeadwaltz on May 11, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm involved in a group of small/nonprofit organizations that would like to financially support the starting of an open-source software application. While I am technically-minded, I'm not a programmer -- and I don't really know what to look for in one (hopefully to be found on MeFi jobs!). Help greatly appreciated. [more inside]
posted by liquado on Apr 6, 2009 - 7 answers

Stock data for use in black box trading application? [more inside]
posted by Hypocrites on Mar 28, 2009 - 3 answers

How do you get rid of the "ApplicationVerificationFailed" error when trying to test an application on the iPhone? [more inside]
posted by remi on Feb 25, 2009 - 3 answers

I have a few questions about creating websites for small businesses. [more inside]
posted by JeffL on Feb 2, 2009 - 8 answers

Could I get in trouble with my former employer if I develop similar software for their competitor(s)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 26, 2008 - 11 answers

What is a good IRC bot to run on an internal IRC server used by programmers in a software development company? [more inside]
posted by butterstick on Dec 16, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm looking for podcast recommendations that relate to software development, particularly regarding topics such as Software Configuration Management, Team Foundation System, ASP.NET, SQL Server... [more inside]
posted by chill on Nov 7, 2008 - 1 answer

Visual Studio for the confused: I've inherited a C#/ASPX Net 1.1 application from what appears to have been some fairly low-skill software developers. The language, systems environment, and cleaning up the software itself aren't problems, but what the hell am I supposed to do with all this IDE stuff? I need learning resources. [more inside]
posted by majick on Sep 24, 2008 - 11 answers

Now that I'm starting to do more part-time freelance software development, what kinds of things should I be considering? [more inside]
posted by captainawesome on Sep 17, 2008 - 5 answers

What's the going rate for a PHP developer in NYC? [more inside]
posted by defreckled on Sep 9, 2008 - 9 answers

Recommendations for programmable web based collaboration software for team in multiple cities (such as basecamp or google docs) [more inside]
posted by london302 on Aug 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Two college friends and myself are looking to put together a mobile application start-up. We have the business end of the startup covered, but we need to find a developer to help us out. We need some financial guidance on what to do and what not to do. Should we pay a freelance developer, or bring someone on board with us as a partner? [more inside]
posted by drkrdglo on Jul 16, 2008 - 15 answers

Dearest Hivemind, I am looking to hire a freelance software developer to create some sort of workflow management tool for a small arts business. Apart from web designers/developers, I have never done this kind of thing before and am wondering if anyone could possibly have a look at my list of demands, and point me in the right direction to find my dream developer? I'm using Macs btw. [more inside]
posted by LongDrive on Jul 16, 2008 - 7 answers

What's the best approach to take with the a lead software developer after being left holding the ball? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 1, 2008 - 5 answers

Does your company capitalize the cost of software development? Why or why not? [more inside]
posted by dhacker on Jun 4, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm a senior software developer, and I'd like to start working in the green energy sector. What are the opportunities in this area? [more inside]
posted by Sloop John B on Apr 13, 2008 - 3 answers

Does anyone have experience using DirectX in a server-side application? Is it practical? If not, what alternatives are there? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Jan 4, 2008 - 10 answers

Suggestion for Code Coverage reporting with .NET 1.1, now that NCover has become commercial, and closed source?
posted by blue_beetle on Nov 5, 2007 - 0 answers

Software development: How to best get useful feedback from users? [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Oct 25, 2007 - 11 answers

Has anyone used Umbraco? [more inside]
posted by joshjs on Oct 11, 2007 - 1 answer

Which version control system should I learn/use? [more inside]
posted by phrontist on Sep 12, 2007 - 18 answers

Hey video game developers: how different is the code base for one game across different platforms? [more inside]
posted by xmutex on Aug 28, 2007 - 12 answers

What are the best database-driven Web application development frameworks out there right now? More specifically, please orient me to toolsets you know of that are similar to Ruby on Rails. [more inside]
posted by killdevil on Jul 6, 2007 - 17 answers

Project Managers (PM) selected the SCRUM management and software development methodology to build-out and implement a customized a bolt-on application for SAP. If you are experienced with SCRUM, what is the 411 for a SWOT analysis on SCRUM (Agile Software Development)? [more inside]
posted by choragus on Jan 17, 2007 - 3 answers

What game studios are based in the greater Seattle area? [more inside]
posted by Riemann on Dec 13, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm interested in displaying a system modal dialog on a Symbian S60/UIQ and/or a Windows Mobile device. [more inside]
posted by oferhalevi on Oct 19, 2006 - 3 answers

[SoftwareEngineeringFilter] As an application developer, how do I convince my business users that they don't NEED to see screenshots or a prototype in my design documentation? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by PWA_BadBoy on Sep 10, 2006 - 22 answers

Where can I find a software engineering telecommuting contracts? [more inside]
posted by kookywon on Jul 28, 2006 - 5 answers

Where would I find help developing social-networking software for non-profit that might have other applications outside the non-profit industry. [more inside]
posted by IndigoSkye on Jun 14, 2006 - 3 answers

What are the success factors in implementing an iterative software development process? [more inside]
posted by sexymofo on Jun 9, 2006 - 7 answers

How do I get a cross platform (Mac/PC) application developed? [more inside]
posted by Turtles all the way down on May 26, 2006 - 23 answers

I'm interested in how small software development teams (under 10 people) organize themselves. [more inside]
posted by medpt on May 1, 2006 - 6 answers

Anyone have any ad-serving software they recommend? [more inside]
posted by crickets on Mar 2, 2006 - 3 answers

What are the best books to teach the fundamentals of software design and architecture? [more inside]
posted by agropyron on Feb 15, 2006 - 12 answers

Recommended open-source development tools for web services? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Jan 28, 2006 - 9 answers

What are some small or lesser-known software or IT consulting companies that have a reputation for being good places to work? Fog Creek Software has been mentioned here many times before, and they brag about being able to hire the best developers. What small or lesser-known companies can you think of with similar reputations?
posted by komilnefopa on Jan 22, 2006 - 8 answers

Why can't I debug non-UI threads in Visual Studio 2005? [more inside]
posted by antifuse on Nov 17, 2005 - 2 answers