#software maintenance

[frog707]

Unmaintained dependencies

A recent online discussion made me think about all the open-source software (OSS) I use regularly and in particular how much of it might be no longer maintained.

My curiosity was piqued. I decided to list my software dependencies with the dates their last-known releases. Here are the ones that are more than a year old:

2010-05-20 jmf v2.1.1e 2012-01-11 imgscalr-lib v4.2 2013-01-25 org.apache.commons.io v2.4 2021-02-13 junit4 v4.13.2 2022-01-11 jcommander v1.82 2022-04-05 lemur v1.16.0 2022-04-05 lemur-props v1.2.0 2022-04-05 lemur-proto v1.13.0 2022-04-24 Bullet v3.2.5 2023-01-26 sim-math v1.6.0 2023-11-02 jmh v0.7.2 2024-01-01 commons-exec v1.4.0 2024-01-28 jinput v2.0.10 2024-02-29 de.undercouch.download v5.6.0 2024-04-08 actions-gh-pages v4.0.0

While there are many reasons a project might not publish a release for 12 months, it seems to me a valid cause for concern.

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Hidden Costs of Custom Software: What Every Business Should Know

In today's digital landscape, custom software development often seems like the perfect solution for businesses seeking tailored solutions. While the benefits are undeniable, many organizations overlook the hidden expenses that can significantly impact their bottom line. Let's explore these often-unexpected costs that every business leader should consider before embarking on a custom software project. 

Maintenance and Updates: The Silent Budget Drain 

One of the most substantial hidden costs comes from ongoing maintenance. Unlike off-the-shelf solutions, custom software requires dedicated resources to fix bugs, implement security patches, and ensure compatibility with evolving technologies. These expenses can range from 15-20% of the initial development cost annually, a figure that many businesses fail to account for in their initial budgeting. 

Technical Debt: Today's Shortcuts, Tomorrow's Expenses 

When development teams rush to meet deadlines or cut corners to save costs, they accumulate technical debt. This manifests as poorly written code, inadequate documentation, or outdated technologies that must eventually be addressed. The cost of resolving technical debt can sometimes exceed the original development budget, especially if left unaddressed for extended periods. 

Training and Adaptation Costs 

While custom software is designed to match your business processes, employees need time to adapt to new systems. This includes formal training sessions, decreased productivity during the learning phase, and potential resistance to change. These indirect costs often surprise businesses that focus solely on development expenses. 

Integration Challenges 

Custom software rarely exists in isolation. Integrating it with existing systems, databases, and third-party applications can lead to unexpected complications. These integration challenges often require additional development time, specialized expertise, and sometimes even modifications to existing systems, all adding to the total cost. 

Scalability Considerations 

As your business grows, your software needs to scale accordingly. This scalability requirement often demands additional server resources, database optimizations, and code refactoring. Planning for scalability from the start is crucial, but it comes with its own set of costs that increase over time. 

The Security Investment 

Custom software requires robust security measures to protect sensitive business data. Regular security audits, penetration testing, and compliance updates are ongoing expenses that many businesses underestimate. These costs are non-negotiable in today's cybersecurity landscape. 

Making Informed Decisions 

Understanding these hidden costs doesn't mean custom software isn't worth the investment. Rather, it emphasizes the importance of comprehensive planning and realistic budgeting. By accounting for these expenses upfront, businesses can make more informed decisions and better prepare for the total cost of ownership. 

Before committing to custom software development, ensure your budget accounts for these hidden costs. Consider working with experienced developers who can provide detailed estimates for both immediate and long-term expenses. Remember, the true cost of custom software extends far beyond the initial development phase. 

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Software Maintenance and Support Services: Ensuring Your Systems Run Smoothly

In today’s fast-paced digital world, maintaining and supporting software is crucial for any organization that relies on technology to drive its operations. Whether you're using off-the-shelf software or custom applications, having a reliable software maintenance and support service can make all the difference. Here’s why investing in these services is essential for your business and what you should look for in a provider

What Are Software Maintenance and Support Services?

Software maintenance and support services encompass a range of activities designed to ensure your software applications run efficiently, remain up-to-date, and continue to meet your evolving business needs. These services typically include:

Bug Fixes and Updates: Regular updates and patches to address bugs, security vulnerabilities, and performance issues.

Technical Support: Assistance with troubleshooting, problem resolution, and answering user queries.

System Enhancements: Implementing new features or improving existing functionality based on user feedback and changing requirements.

Performance Monitoring: Keeping an eye on system performance to identify and resolve issues before they impact your operations.

Why Are These Services Important?

Minimize Downtime: Regular maintenance helps prevent unexpected software failures and downtime, ensuring your systems remain operational and your business processes run smoothly.

Enhance Security: With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, timely updates and patches are essential for protecting your software from security breaches.

Boost Efficiency: Ongoing support can help optimize software performance, leading to faster and more efficient operations, which ultimately improves productivity.

Adapt to Changes: As your business grows, your software needs may change. Support services help you adapt your applications to meet new requirements and integrate with other systems.

Reduce Costs: Preventive maintenance can help avoid costly repairs and emergency fixes, saving you money in the long run.

Choosing the Right Software Maintenance and Support Provider

When selecting a software maintenance and support provider, consider the following factors:

Experience and Expertise: Look for a provider with a proven track record in managing and supporting software similar to yours. Experience in your industry can be a significant advantage.

Service Level Agreements (SLAs): Ensure the provider offers clear SLAs outlining response times, resolution times, and the scope of support services.

Proactive Approach: Choose a provider that not only reacts to issues but also takes a proactive approach to monitor and optimize your software.

Customer Support: Opt for a provider known for excellent customer service, with multiple channels for support and a commitment to resolving issues quickly.

Scalability: Your business needs may change over time. Ensure the provider can scale their services to match your evolving requirements.

Conclusion

Investing in Software Maintenance and Support Services is vital for ensuring the smooth operation of your software applications. By choosing the right service provider like BigEye Global Solutions, you can enjoy the benefits of minimized downtime, enhanced security, and improved efficiency. Make sure to assess your needs, review potential providers carefully, and select a service that aligns with your business goals. With the right support, you can keep your software running optimally and focus on what matters most—growing your business.

[el-ffej]

I also am absolutely gobsmacked how the support team -- who, after 50 years, are getting up there -- have been mentoring younger engineers that have been brought onto the project.

Nobody expected Voyager to be active this long. But when confronted with it's (very fucking impressive) lifespan, older staff have been passing on their vast and esoteric knowledge of Voyager's inner working to the next generation.

It's like, an order of medieval monks. The Ancient Order of Voyager 1.

Everything about the Voyager project is incredible.

Y'all, the world is sleeping on what NASA just pulled off with Voyager 1

The probe has been sending gibberish science data back to Earth, and scientists feared it was just the probe finally dying. You know, after working for 50 GODDAMN YEARS and LEAVING THE GODDAMN SOLAR SYSTEM and STILL CHURNING OUT GODDAMN DATA.

So they analyzed the gibberish and realized that in it was a total readout of EVERYTHING ON THE PROBE. Data, the programming, hardware specs and status, everything. They realized that one of the chips was malfunctioning.

So what do you do when your probe is 22 Billion km away and needs a fix? Why, you just REPROGRAM THAT ENTIRE GODDAMN THING. Told it to avoid the bad chip, store the data elsewhere.

Sent the new code on April 18th. Got a response on April 20th - yeah, it's so far away that it took that long just to transmit.

And the probe is working again.

From a programmer's perspective, that may be the most fucking impressive thing I have ever heard.

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[frog707]

new coding challenge

Software coding is a highly creative pursuit. But for the past few years, I've put most of my software effort into maintenance and troubleshooting. I've written *some* new code, of course, but a lot of that was for demos and tests. I'd begun thinking of myself as primarily a maintainer, not an innovator.

For the past 6 weeks, however, I've focused on writing a new open-source library from scratch. So far, it's 7,000 lines of Java and 5,000 lines of C++ (excluding blank lines and comments).

Sustaining 250+ lines per day is possible only because a lot of what I'm writing is boilerplate requiring scant creativity. At this point, the design is mostly set. The API is closely based on another project. The biggest challenge has been boredom.

That's why on 11 July (when Gradle v8.9 was released) I pounced on the opportunity to upgrade all my projects, even though it was boring, routine maintenance. At least it was a different flavor of boring.

I look forward to finishing this phase of the project and getting back to maintenance and troubleshooting.

[inomc]

Software maintenance refers to the altering and updating of software once it has been implemented. This involves resolving errors, introducing fresh characteristics, and adjusting the software for different settings.

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