Why CUSTOM SOFTWARE Rules in 2026

And Why That Matters For You

7 hrs ago • Steve Taplin

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March 2026

Why Can't Your Team Ship Software on Time?

The late delivery isn’t the problem. It’s the symptom.

Mar 31 • Steve Taplin

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The Strengths and Weaknesses of Spec-Driven Software Development

There’s a shift happening in software development that’s easy to miss if you’re focused only on tools and trends.

Mar 24 • Steve Taplin

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How AGENTIC AI is Impacting DevOps Automation

In 2025, DevOps teams woke up to find the automation landscape transformed.

Mar 17 • Steve Taplin

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The New Software Testing Model

AI Handles the Easy Stuff. Humans Do the Work That Matters.

Mar 10 • Steve Taplin

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The 6 PAIN POINTS That Prevent You From Shipping Software

Twenty years ago, you shipped software in boxes.

Mar 3 • Steve Taplin

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February 2026

DATA SECURITY: How Developers Are Using AI to Fight Back

Fines Just Hit $10 Million Per Breach

Feb 24 • Steve Taplin

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What AI Means for CODING and the Future of PROGRAMMING

GitHub Copilot reached 20 million users in July 2025, marking a milestone that would’ve seemed impossible just a few years ago.

Feb 17 • Steve Taplin

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Ten Challenges for SOFTWARE Development TEAMS in 2026

For decades, software was treated as a growth accelerator.

Feb 10 • Steve Taplin

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The POD Solution. How to Build Software That Actually Ships.

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Feb 3 • Steve Taplin

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January 2026

When the BACKLOG Takes Control: Sonos’ Mobile App

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Jan 27 • Steve Taplin

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The IT Skill Gap -- And What to Do About It

The software project was critical.

Jan 20 • Steve Taplin

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