#Cloud App Programmers

[nixcraft]

[match-your-steps]

kinda funny how most programmers would prefer to not have to touch apple products with a ten-foot pole but if you talk to basically any designer over like 25 they'll swear up and down and backwards to friday that nothing could ever hold a candle to any apple product

[thanvitech]

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[probablyasocialecologist]

The first thing you’ll notice — perhaps helped by a translation app, as tourists and monolingual English speakers are not among Familjny’s usual clientele — is that the food is outrageously cheap. Once you’ve worked out what dishes you want, you queue up to a little niche. You ask here for what you want, and you’ll be given a bit of paper. You take this to a larger niche, from which you can see the kitchen, and you give it to a uniformed staff member, who would usually be middle-aged or older. They will dollop the particular parts of your meal onto your plate. Then you sit down, and you eat it, and when you’ve finished, you put the plate and your cutlery onto a rack — there is nothing so servile as waiting staff. There are some drawbacks to this system, to be sure. I have only once or twice been in a milk bar that had a toilet, and because at lunchtime especially there are always a lot of people queueing, you are not encouraged to linger. You eat, and then you go home or back to work — but you’ll have been able to have a decent three-course meal of soup, a main course, and a slice of cake for the equivalent of, at the very most, £5, in a country where the cost of living is almost comparable to Britain’s.

[...]

In Poland, the milk bar idea has been dated by some to the late nineteenth century, when the bulk of Poland, including Warsaw, was under Tsarist Russian occupation. Milk bars would offer locally produced food to benefit Polish farmers, and there would be no alcohol to cloud the minds of Polish workers, and also, importantly, little meat, which would make the food both cheaper and healthier. But nearly every milk bar in Poland was opened between 1945 and 1989, becoming the local example of a subgenre of cheap communal eating facilities built and encouraged by state socialist governments; what distinguishes it today is the fact that it still endures, for reasons which are complicated and surprising. Communal eating was regarded as being of crucial importance by Bolshevik thinkers from the start. Partly, this was a consequence of their pioneering feminism. Both for Lenin and for explicitly liberationist thinkers like Alexandra Kollontai, one of the central tasks of the revolutionary government that seized power in October 1917 was to free working-class women from ‘kitchen slavery’, as exemplified in the St Petersburg’s textile industry, which saw women work in factories all day and then go home and cook (and clean) for their menfolk. Early plans were highly ambitious, and they were integrated with avant-garde architecture and urban design; a few remnants of this programme survive in the larger cities of Russia, and Ukraine in particular. When researching a book on Soviet architecture in the 2010s, I went looking for a few of these, and the results were often sad to behold. In St Petersburg — then Leningrad — at the end of the 1920s, a team of architects, some of whom had worked with Vladimir Tatlin on his famous unbuilt twisting tower in tribute to the Third International, were charged with designing communal kitchens in the factory districts of the city. All three of them survive, but they have been turned into dodgy nightclubs, cheap malls, or worse: the finest of the group, a fabulous, dynamic, futuristic building, in the Narvskaya Zastava district, had been subdivided into little units by, among others, McDonalds. In Moscow meanwhile, enormous Constructivist bakeries were built around the city. One of the largest of them, Bakery Plant No. 5, was turned into a museum of Constructivism in 2022; the year, that is, of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a vainglorious nationalist slaughter that would have horrified the socialist modernists behind these buildings. In the 1920s, housing was sometimes built in such a way as to encourage its inhabitants to eat collectively. In Moscow’s experimental Narkomfin Communal House, duplex apartments were connected by a walkway to a restaurant, a library, a nursery, and a gym, with a roof garden on top; inside the flats, kitchens were either tiny or, in the ‘fully collectivised’ apartments, absent entirely, with the assumption that you could always eat in, or take your food from, the communal restaurant. For its Constructivist architect Moisei Ginzburg, this would liberate women residents entirely from the assumption — unavoidable in the early twentieth century — that they would be cooking the dinner. But in the Stalin era, Soviet food culture became much more hierarchical. These dreams of vast avant-garde dining halls serviced by streamlined, automated processes and administered by happy class-conscious workers were replaced with, at the top, a series of luxury restaurants for the nomenklatura; at the bottom, factory canteens; and, in between, the stolovaya — a network of public dining halls across the country, expanded especially in the more egalitarian Khrushchev era, during which period modernist glass box cafes also appeared in the larger urban centres, as a return to the 1920s dreams of automated communal luxury.

17 February 2025

[skip0s]

Skip0s Reference Study #1

So I've been searching onto references and Stuff, wanting to get some insights into color and lineart, so this mostly to register and share what I've noticed.

For this one parricularly, Iv'e choosen a panel from Tsuioku a H-Visual Novel for PC98.

PC-98 graphics games mostly used the EGC mode with 640x400 res and 16 colors chosen from 12-bit (4 bits per channel) RGB.

Fisrt of all, I love the colors here and how vibrant they are.

The panel itself has only 480×280 res, and how my target is studying the image, to try to replicate the techniques and stuff to create something like it, we will forget the UI for this study.

Now let's focus and tackle this by parts:

Sky

So beautiful!

Limitations probabbly make stuff more creative. I'm a programmer, not a designer, so I don't have a degree to really tell you about the importance of a pallete. Nowadays, most part of the apps we use have almost no limit of colors that can be used.

But here, in this sky, we only got 3 colors, and that's all. White, light blue and a darker shade of blue, that's all that were used to make a sky that, in not just CRT, but in LCD screens, looks like 9 different shades of blue. Oh, and white was used just for the clouds.

So here we have 9 steps of dithering, or in other words, "pixel gradients" in a pattern that can be translated to:

Keep in mind that this isn't the only way to make dithering.

Now for the clouds, the artist applied a dithering with light blue only if they were into the darker portion of he sky. In the big picture this results in a image with more depth!

Jesus Christ the compression is killing me

Le Lineart 🥐

For some reason, here the lineart is not fully black. Personally, when making it is really hard to choose when to use black or a darker shade for lineart.

So here, I tried to find patterns that would answer the question "when should I really use black as outline?" and noted them down.

Marked some in red & blue so they get easier to see.

After comparing the places where we have black outlines, I've found 4 reasons:

Used when there's no direct darker shade for the color (blue is normally painted as a darker shade for white)

Used to make clear the separation of a whole from it's parts (leg from arm, arm from clothes, hair from face, face from neck etc)

Used to show the darker side of something (less ligh = darker tones = black outline)

Used in background objects (stuff that isn't necessarily the center of the piece but yetneed some highlight)

Palette

As said, PC-98 mostly use 16 colors, I've identified the ones that appear.

From 1 to 16, I checked if they were the same color

This helped me to see (again) how the same color can be used many times, and how they SHOULD be used if possible. I'm thinking right now if would be better to use a pre-made 16 colors palettes, or start the process normally and gradually reciclyng colors until you have 16.

Something to keep in mind.

End

Well, this is all I've got to share for now. What I need now is to get some practice and see the results for myself. Then do another study and repeat!

Thank you for your time and hope It helped you too!

[itcareerblogs]

Top 10 In- Demand Tech Jobs in 2025

Technology is growing faster than ever, and so is the need for skilled professionals in the field. From artificial intelligence to cloud computing, businesses are looking for experts who can keep up with the latest advancements. These tech jobs not only pay well but also offer great career growth and exciting challenges.

In this blog, we’ll look at the top 10 tech jobs that are in high demand today. Whether you’re starting your career or thinking of learning new skills, these jobs can help you plan a bright future in the tech world.

1. AI and Machine Learning Specialists

Artificial Intelligence (AI)  and Machine Learning are changing the game by helping machines learn and improve on their own without needing step-by-step instructions. They’re being used in many areas, like chatbots, spotting fraud, and predicting trends.

Key Skills: Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, data analysis, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP).

Industries Hiring: Healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing.

Career Tip: Keep up with AI and machine learning by working on projects and getting an AI certification. Joining AI hackathons helps you learn and meet others in the field.

2. Data Scientists

Data scientists work with large sets of data to find patterns, trends, and useful insights that help businesses make smart decisions. They play a key role in everything from personalized marketing to predicting health outcomes.

Key Skills: Data visualization, statistical analysis, R, Python, SQL, and data mining.

Industries Hiring: E-commerce, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals.

Career Tip: Work with real-world data and build a strong portfolio to showcase your skills. Earning certifications in data science tools can help you stand out.

3. Cloud Computing Engineers: These professionals create and manage cloud systems that allow businesses to store data and run apps without needing physical servers, making operations more efficient.

Key Skills: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), DevOps, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Industries Hiring: IT services, startups, and enterprises undergoing digital transformation.

Career Tip: Get certified in cloud platforms like AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect).

4. Cybersecurity Experts

Cybersecurity professionals protect companies from data breaches, malware, and other online threats. As remote work grows, keeping digital information safe is more crucial than ever.

Key Skills: Ethical hacking, penetration testing, risk management, and cybersecurity tools.

Industries Hiring: Banking, IT, and government agencies.

Career Tip: Stay updated on new cybersecurity threats and trends. Certifications like CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) can help you advance in your career.

5. Full-Stack Developers

Full-stack developers are skilled programmers who can work on both the front-end (what users see) and the back-end (server and database) of web applications.

Key Skills: JavaScript, React, Node.js, HTML/CSS, and APIs.

Industries Hiring: Tech startups, e-commerce, and digital media.

Career Tip: Create a strong GitHub profile with projects that highlight your full-stack skills. Learn popular frameworks like React Native to expand into mobile app development.

6. DevOps Engineers

DevOps engineers help make software faster and more reliable by connecting development and operations teams. They streamline the process for quicker deployments.

Key Skills: CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, scripting, and system administration.

Industries Hiring: SaaS companies, cloud service providers, and enterprise IT.

Career Tip: Earn key tools like Jenkins, Ansible, and Kubernetes, and develop scripting skills in languages like Bash or Python. Earning a DevOps certification is a plus and can enhance your expertise in the field.

7. Blockchain Developers

They build secure, transparent, and unchangeable systems. Blockchain is not just for cryptocurrencies; it’s also used in tracking supply chains, managing healthcare records, and even in voting systems.

Key Skills: Solidity, Ethereum, smart contracts, cryptography, and DApp development.

Industries Hiring: Fintech, logistics, and healthcare.

Career Tip: Create and share your own blockchain projects to show your skills. Joining blockchain communities can help you learn more and connect with others in the field.

8. Robotics Engineers

Robotics engineers design, build, and program robots to do tasks faster or safer than humans. Their work is especially important in industries like manufacturing and healthcare.

Key Skills: Programming (C++, Python), robotics process automation (RPA), and mechanical engineering.

Industries Hiring: Automotive, healthcare, and logistics.

Career Tip: Stay updated on new trends like self-driving cars and AI in robotics.

9. Internet of Things (IoT) Specialists

IoT specialists work on systems that connect devices to the internet, allowing them to communicate and be controlled easily. This is crucial for creating smart cities, homes, and industries.

Key Skills: Embedded systems, wireless communication protocols, data analytics, and IoT platforms.

Industries Hiring: Consumer electronics, automotive, and smart city projects.

Career Tip: Create IoT prototypes and learn to use platforms like AWS IoT or Microsoft Azure IoT. Stay updated on 5G technology and edge computing trends.

10. Product Managers

Product managers oversee the development of products, from idea to launch, making sure they are both technically possible and meet market demands. They connect technical teams with business stakeholders.

Key Skills: Agile methodologies, market research, UX design, and project management.

Industries Hiring: Software development, e-commerce, and SaaS companies.

Career Tip: Work on improving your communication and leadership skills. Getting certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional) or CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) can help you advance.

Importance of Upskilling in the Tech Industry

Stay Up-to-Date: Technology changes fast, and learning new skills helps you keep up with the latest trends and tools.

Grow in Your Career: By learning new skills, you open doors to better job opportunities and promotions.

Earn a Higher Salary: The more skills you have, the more valuable you are to employers, which can lead to higher-paying jobs.

Feel More Confident: Learning new things makes you feel more prepared and ready to take on tougher tasks.

Adapt to Changes: Technology keeps evolving, and upskilling helps you stay flexible and ready for any new changes in the industry.

Top Companies Hiring for These Roles

Global Tech Giants: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and IBM.

Startups: Fintech, health tech, and AI-based startups are often at the forefront of innovation.

Consulting Firms: Companies like Accenture, Deloitte, and PwC increasingly seek tech talent.

In conclusion,  the tech world is constantly changing, and staying updated is key to having a successful career. In 2025, jobs in fields like AI, cybersecurity, data science, and software development will be in high demand. By learning the right skills and keeping up with new trends, you can prepare yourself for these exciting roles. Whether you're just starting or looking to improve your skills, the tech industry offers many opportunities for growth and success.

[joinvoda]

Dealing with Queer Anxiety

Anxiety can affect queer people differently, especially if we have experienced minority stress or bullying.

Many of us spent our younger years in an anxious state. We might have had to police our mannerisms to hide our sexual or gender identity, or we acted in ways to avoid being bullied or shamed by others.

We might also have been in situations where we felt unsafe or excluded.

This anxiety can evolve into what is termed “hypervigilance”.

Hypervigilance is the state of constantly being on alert to threats. Our nervous system might have been so fine-tuned to watch out for signs of danger that it can remain on high alert even in times of calm.

This also explains why some of us feel a spike of anxiety in certain social situations: our body might register danger if we're in environments which is reminiscent of times when we were previously shamed or bullied.

We can better manage our anxiety by being aware of how it physically manifests in our body.

The truth is anxiety is actually a natural, biological process.

It's our body's way of alerting us to threats. Some of us start sweating more, our mouth dry up, or we can hear our heart pumping faster in our chest. Sometimes we physically feel these sensations before we even realise that we're anxious.

By being aware of these physical sensations, we can better understand how our body is reacting to a certain place or environment.

By understanding what environmental factors are triggering our anxiety, we can prepare and practise ways to keep ourselves calm.

Understanding how anxiety shows up in our body can help us stay in the present moment and stop us from spiralling.

We can also remind ourselves that sometimes, thoughts are just thoughts.

One thing we learn from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is that we don’t have to believe everything that we think.

Not every thought that pops up in our minds is true.

Sometimes, anxious thoughts are simply thoughts, and not necessarily reality.

The next time you feel anxious, remind yourself that anxiety is a natural biological response.

We can cope with our anxious tendencies by being mindful of our bodies and our thoughts — and checking if this anxiety is grounded in reality, or if it is triggered by something else.

We can also treat anxious thoughts a little bit like clouds going through the sky... we can be aware of them, but not let them linger and stay too long.

It is also important not to judge yourself for your anxiety.

This anxiety once kept you safe in difficult environments. Many of us have experienced homophobia, biphobia or transphobia, and some of us still do, and so sometimes this anxiety is justified: the world is still not safe for many of us.

So give yourself compassion, and understand that this anxiety is your body is trying to keep you safe. The aim is not to never feel anxiety, but not let it overwhelm us, so we can live peacefully in times of calm.

“Dealing with Anxiety” is one of the guided therapy programmes available on Voda.

Designed with leading psychotherapists, Voda combines mindfulness with cognitive behavioural therapy to develop digital therapy programs centred for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Download from the iOS App Store by searching "Voda LGBTQIA+" or at Voda.co.

[govindhtech]

Pinball Machine: Cloud-Connected Retro Sandbox Gameplay

Pinball Machines

Google cloud frequently take for granted how simple it is to link apps with a wide range of robust cloud services in today’s cloud-centric world. Nonetheless, integration remains difficult in a great number of legacy systems and other restricted situations.

When creating Backlogged Pinball, a unique pinball game that created as a demonstration for integrating cloud services in unusual locations, they took on this difficulty head-on. A real pinball machine called Backlogged Pinball can be connected to the cloud for a number of purposes, such as updating leaderboards and tracking information about finished and ongoing games.

In order to concentrate on game coding and cloud integration, built it on the foundation of a commercially available programmable pinball machine. The computer’s software environment was constrained, though, as it was using a sandboxed version of the.NET Framework 3.5, which was initially made available 17 years ago. In practice, this meant that were unable to install tools like gcloud to facilitate communication with the cloud and utilize any of the current Google cloud SDKs that were available for C#.

There’s a catch

It knew wanted to use the cloud for logging of game events and results, databases for high scores and game statistics, and a custom service to modify the game experience on the fly. However, creating software for such a limited setting came with a number of difficulties that you may be familiar with:

Limited library support: There are plenty of excellent libraries available to assist you in connecting to cloud services if you have complete control over your stack. However, there are instances when you are unable to choose where your software runs. Finding appropriate libraries to connect Google cloud pinball machine to the desired cloud services proved to be challenging.

For instance, they were aware that in order to power a real-time display of every event occurring in the game, needed to add entries into a Firestore database. Although Firestore has excellent SDKs, they were unable to handle anything prior to the 8.-year-old.NET Framework 4.6.2. Google could have been able to use a TCP connection to access a conventional relational database, but didn’t want to be restricted in Google cloud options for cloud services and tools. Building a real-time web application with MySQL instead of Firestore, which is built from the ground up to push data to the browser in real-time, is obviously far less viable.

Difficult deployment process: You may wish to add new features and cloud integrations, but updating your on-device software may be challenging due to various constraints. Google cloud had to use a USB stick to manually install every version of game while it was being developed because third-party developers. Testing, deploying, and shipping new versions of your code is slowed down by this type of restriction, which is never good. In a contemporary, adaptable cloud platform, adding new features is far simpler.

In essence, discovered that utilizing contemporary cloud services in an unpredictable legacy setting was difficult.

Flipper-ing the script

Initially, it seemed impossible to incorporate all of the services desired into the code that would operate on the pinball machine. However, what if there was an alternative? What if it gave the pinball machine a single simple integration and transformed it into a service? They might then arrange the outcomes in a contemporary cloud environment and have it send a message each time something occurred in the game.

Google cloud concluded that Pub/Sub would be a great approach to accomplish this. It offered a simple method of transferring data to the cloud via a single interface. It was really a simple HTTP POST with any message format desired.Image credit to Google cloud

It created a unique Pub/Sub messaging mechanism to accomplish this. To manage authentication and message delivery via the REST API, created a lightweight Pub/Sub framework just for the pinball machine. This made it incredibly simple to submit events anytime a player struck a target, fired a ball, or even pressed a flipper button. Visit GitHub to view a condensed version of that code!

Google cloud team processed these events in real time on the cloud side by using numerous Cloud Run subscribers. Additionally, stored data and powered visualizations using Firestore.

Jackpot! Benefits of the cloud

There were many benefits of pushing integration complexity into the cloud:

One interface: Authentication alone might be a blog entry in and of itself, so creating own Pub/Sub client was no easy feat. But when it was finished, it was finished! After it was operational, Google could concentrate on employing whichever contemporary client libraries and tools desired to process every event in the cloud.

Real-time updates: At Google Cloud Next, assisted users in creating custom Cloud Run services that can process pinball machine, send messages back to the machine, and receive them. You could theoretically alter the game while a friend was playing it because it took less than a minute to build and deploy these services!

Rich insights from data: In the end, they had a detailed record of every event that took place throughout a game. Playtest-based scoring adjustments and development-related troubleshooting were greatly aided by this.

Leaping ahead

The next version of Backlogged Pinball is already in the works, and it will include features hadn’t initially thought of. For instance, its’re including AI-driven Gameplay and player-style-based recommendations. Instead of struggling with dependencies on a historical system, nearly all of the work will be done in a contemporary cloud environment because of this adaptable cloud-based design.

Furthermore, any limited environment can benefit from the lessonsz learnt from this project. You can overcome the constraints of your environment and realize the full potential of the cloud by utilizing Pub/Sub messaging and embracing a cloud-first mindset, regardless matter whether it’s an embedded system, an Internet of Things device, or an outdated server running older software.

Read more on Govindhtech.com

[thessalian]

Thess vs Older Titles

So here we have one of the big problems with this “Always Online” bullshit.

Some games I own, I own in two places. Because Reasons, mostly, I think. One of them is Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. And one of the things about that one is that all the DLC you get with specific editions can only be accessed when you’re logged into your EA account.

Amalur’s one of the ones I reinstalled on Steam, but apparently it has a tendency to bork out before it even hits the title screen on Steam. Does it on the EA app too, but ironically, that’s easier to deal with - you just run the Repair function and you’re fine. (Or rather, it was; today that fix is not working.)

Then I ran into the other problem of “Okay, it won’t log me into my EA account”.

First thought was “Did I misremember my password?” It’s possible; there’s a lot of autofill on passwords nowadays. So I changed my EA password and ... still no.

Did some Googling. Turns out that in May this year, EA shut down the server that services Amalur. Which means the base game is playable, but I don’t know whether we still get the DLC. I mean, if we have to be logged in for it, I don’t see how we can.

So there it is - I know there are other examples of this, but this is supposed to be a full-on single-player game with no actual need to be linked to Being Online, but they did it to validate DLC, and now they can’t validate DLC anymore because the servers shut down. So everyone who’s starting a new game at this stage loses their DLC, which includes entire zones, I might add, as well as some gear I really liked. Fine, it’s an eleven-year-old game, but ... people play those. *gestures emphatically at Dragon Age*

(I’d be gesturing emphatically at Mass Effect too but the LE kind of made that superfluous.)

Not that it matters when the damn game really does not like Win10 and now I can’t get it to load no matter what I do. I guess I’ll just have to find something else to play. I struggle to decide which game to play, and get my wheel spoked at the outset with tech incompatibility and the problems inherent in lack of physical ownership of product. I mean, I’m trying really hard not to be “Old Man Yells At Cloud” here, but I look at my computer, which didn’t come with a disc drive because that was apparently a more expensive option somehow, and I look at this shit, and I go, “...Honestly, doesn’t anyone miss games where you just owned the disc and you played?” I can see console players being smug but given the online store and subscription services run by the biggies, we’re not far from losing disc drives on consoles either.

There’s a lot I could say about how precarious an existence it is these days. We own less and less, and there’s a security in ownership. There’s knowing that no one can take this away from you on a whim. But most people can’t afford to actually own a home, so they’re beholden to landlords who could play silly buggers with the terms of the lease at more or less any time. Job security doesn’t exist for most people, particularly given “at-will employment”. And as for things like entertainment...

Side bar: If Netflix wasn’t being such a stingy bitch about cancelling programmes before they’re due residuals, I’d probably be more or less okay with the renting of that particular service because I remember a time before all this when we couldn’t afford a VCR or cable TV so we were at the mercy of the networks a lot. And even with cable, it was just more channels where someone else controlled your programming entirely. They do have to consolidate server space somewhere - I just wish they’d do it more with older movies instead of original programming, and that it really was space consolidation instead of screwing the writers and actors and so on out of hard-earned residuals.

For things like video games, though? I mean, come on. How many of us are sitting on games we’ll play eventually but haven’t got around to yet? It’s absolute shit when we do get around to those, only to find out that no, apparently the publisher decided that it’s not profitable for them to run the game that we specifically paid for anymore. It’s one thing when it’s a MMO; it’s another when it’s a single-player game that didn’t have to be online that you paid full price for but suddenly can’t play because the publisher said so. I can live with the technology no longer being compatible because age - it annoys me, but I get it. But they didn’t have to make it need to be online. Yeah, I know, digital rights management, anti-piracy action, blah; it never works anyway and I have a whole other rant about piracy that I don’t really want to go into right now. I just want to be able to own what I bought.

Right. I’ll stop bitching and go find something else to play.

[tsarinatorment]

Hi! I'm just interested what apps do you use for writing and which apps would you recommend?

Boring answer here, anon, but I use MSWord. Always have done and don't have any plans to change that.

If I'm cowriting something or otherwise involved in a group project I'll switch to Google Docs for sharing access, but for some reason I'm not really a fan of it so I only use it in those situations.

Otherwise, it's just MSWord. All my stuff stays saved on hard drives/not in an online space, e.g. far away from Cloud/One Drive, until I'm ready to post.

I don't know if it's the best programme generally, and it's not the cheapest nowadays, but I grew up with the Microsoft Office suite so it's comfortable for me (even if Office 2022 is very different at this point to the Office 1997 I started out with, whoops) and I've never really looked elsewhere.

Fun fact, back when I was a teenager and only allowed to use the computer for an hour a day, all my fics were either handwritten first or typed up on a typewriter (I would then spend my allotted hour typing up as much as I could into MSWord that day until it was done and ready to post).

[bluelupinblogs]

Why Salesforce Developers are Unexplained Forces of Business (2023)

According to the company’s own website, Salesforce is known to be the world’s number one customer relationship management (CRM) platform. It is a software whose sole purpose is to help businesses grow by helping them understand the specific needs of their customers by using certain cloud-based apps that are designed for sales, marketing, and service.

However, since no 2 companies are the same, their Salesforce requirements will be different as well. When this takes place, it is usually good to have a top Salesforce development company handy, a company that is well-versed will customise the software development and in providing tailor-made solutions.

If this is something that piques your interest or if you are someone who is already working in Salesforce but would like to up your skills, then this blog is for you.

So What Is A Salesforce Developer?

A Salesforce developer is any person who builds Salesforce applications across different Platform as a Service (PaaS) platforms. However, it is important to keep in mind that he/she does not need to work for Salesforce in any way, shape, or form.

What Do They Do?

 A developer dealing in Salesforce has a deep understanding of how it works along with sufficient experience with the platform. A Salesforce developer or a Salesforce development company is hired by an organisation to customise Salesforce to the unique needs of the hiring party. However, it should also be said that the developer can even be someone who is an in-house programmer who has the necessary skills to work with Salesforce. Some of the tools that are used by these developers include Visualforce and Apex and frameworks like Lightning Component.

Roles and Responsibilities of These Developers

One thing that can be easily noticed is that the roles and responsibilities of a Salesforce developer are pretty similar to those of any other professional developer working in a top software development company in India.

However, just for the sake of completeness, here are the roles and responsibilities of these developers:

·       Analyse user needs, and then plan, design, test, and develop software that meets their unique needs.

·       Come up with effective project plans and develop Salesforce solutions. Also add more value to the 3 stages of project work: definition, development, and deployment.

·       Provide useful suggestions regarding software upgrades for existing apps and systems.

·       Stay ahead of the transforming technological landscape of Salesforce, and .Net/Java platforms and also adapt quickly.

·       Develop every part of any application and then plan how those different parts can mesh together.

·       Create programs for use over the internet and for in-house users over the company intranet.

·       Properly handle inconsistencies in data and come up with processes that can counter any deficiencies.

·       Collaborate with other programmers by creating flowcharts so as to instruct them on how to write additional software code.

·       Ensure that a program runs efficiently by performing routine maintenance and testing.

·       Keep a record of the inventory of the company’s systems and applications for future reference, especially when it comes to upgrades.

·       Team up with other computer specialists to develop optimum software.

Other than the above-mentioned points, one must also remember that a Salesforce developer should always maintain a cordial rapport with the client to understand their operation and Salesforce implementation needs. For example, the developer must make it a point to figure out how the customer is trying to use the software and also identify the core functionality. This means paying extra attention to user needs that go well beyond the scope of the software, issues concerning security, and system performance.

Therefore, you should understand by now that a Salesforce developer has a lot on his/her plate. Their work is extremely challenging, however extremely rewarding as we are going to see below.

What Is The Salary Of A Salesforce Developer?

The average salary of a Salesforce developer in India is somewhere around Rs.500,000 per annum including both profit-sharing and bonuses. It only goes without saying that the bigger the company the more money they will pay for your services. Digital technology solution companies usually pay around Rs.10, 00,000 per annum. Big names in the field like Deloitte and Cognizant pay well above Rs.6, 00,000 per year.  

Salesforce developer salaries also vary according to the experience of the individual. An entry-level developer can expect his/her salary to be around Rs.3, 00,000 per annum. However, after gaining an experience of about 2-5 years the compensation can get close to Rs.5, 00,000 per annum. And if someone gains an experience of around 9 years the hefty paycheck can get close to Rs.10, 00,000 per annum.

It is also useful to remember that the salary of a Salesforce developer also varies according to the location of the individual and his/her job as well.

What Are The Benefits Of Hiring A Salesforce Development Team?

The benefits of hiring a dedicated Salesforce development team for your business are many. Let's look at some of these benefits as listed below:

1)      Building a core business

One of the best ways of managing your in-house resources is by outsourcing your Salesforce development needs. Instead of having an in-house team, you can find experienced and thorough professionals in the field of Salesforce development taking care of your workload.

2)      Skilled expertise

By having a quick look at the portfolio of the companies delivering dedicated Salesforce development services, you can get an idea of their expertise then and there. Therefore, by choosing a dedicated Salesforce team you can be certain of the fact that you have hired people with the right amount of expertise and skill set. They can not only understand your business processes but can also come up with the most apt cloud-based CRM solutions that are tailor-made for your business specifically.

3)      24/7 Availability

Needless a dedicated Salesforce development team will be ready to render their services round the clock. Nowadays, we live in a world where remote working has become the norm, and so have customisations and testing. Therefore, a team that will offer continuous support should always be sought out for. This way, even when the in-house team is sleeping, you will have a team of experts taking care of your CRM.

4)      Cost-efficient

You can also save on costs by hiring a dedicated Salesforce development team in India. As a matter of fact, you can save up to 60% of your total costs. You can make use of this saved money to build your core business and pay more attention to business growth.

Nevertheless, here are a few wise words from Josh Kaufman on outsourcing, it goes like this - “For everything we don’t like to do, there’s someone out there who’s good at it, wants to do it, and will enjoy it.”

And that pretty much sums it all up. If you are really looking to get the best benefit from Salesforce, outsourcing is the best thing you can go for.

 How to Become a Salesforce Developer?

After such an elaborate discussion on the roles and responsibilities of a Salesforce developer and the hefty compensation that comes with being one, you might ask “But how to actually become a Salesforce developer?” read on to find out about it!!

First, to begin with, most software developers including Salesforce developers have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, and software engineering along with excellent knowledge of computer programming. It is also useful to have knowledge and skills in the industry where these Salesforce skills can be put to the best of use. Moreover, you also need to have an understanding of Model-View-Controller design patterns, Object-Oriented Programming Principles, and Java, or .Net Programming.

Having an internship experience in a software business right after graduating from college also goes a long way. Arrangements like these can provide essential connections, skills, and much-needed experience. If you find it difficult to get a job as a developer, it is recommended to start as a programmer and then slowly work your way up to becoming a Salesforce developer.

In case, you want to become a Salesforce developer after a long time from graduating college, make sure to take an online course focussing on Salesforce development as it can teach you essential skills that are needed to get a job in a Salesforce development company. Certifications like these are crucial as they confirm to employers that you are armed with the skill set needed to do the job they want you to do.

What Are The Skills Required To Become A Successful Salesforce Developer?

In order to become a Salesforce developer there are certain specific skills that one needs to have and they are as follows:

·       Analytical Skills: Having sufficient analytical skills assists in analysing the client’s needs and also in developing the requisite software.

·       Communication Skills: These come in handy when dealing with customers as it might include explaining to them how an app works. It is also helpful in giving your juniors clear instructions on what needs to be done.

·       Computer Skills: It goes without saying that excellent computer skills are a must-have for a Salesforce developer.

·       Interpersonal Skills: a good Salesforce developer has to be someone who is doing teamwork at one point or another.

·       Problem-solving Skills: This skill is probably the bread and butter of every developer. Being a developer you are in charge of overseeing every stage of the software development, and you can be assured of the fact that there are going to be problems at one stage or another.

In addition, it is also helpful for developers to be detail-oriented and be able to think out of the box. The former means developers need to be creative and in the latter case, a great developer must be able to deal with all the small details.

[ooc-miqojak]

Using a phone is what's clunky. I can accomplish in seconds what takes forever in a phone! You can do multiple processes instead of flipping through tabs on a 2 inch screen. (Plus, then I'm not getting text-neck.) I can flip through multiple tabs in seconds, a single click, instead of pulling open my tiny web browser and opening all my tabs and then clicking. And then, apps aren't plumbing my phone for personal data, either.

And when you get into the work force? You'll be using a desktop. You'll need to know how to use a folder. How to find things quickly on your desktop. You'll need to know shortcuts to quickly accomplish tasks. Command prompts and bios settings and just...right clicking and hitting 'open file location' are all important! You can prefer slower touch screen phones (literally - moving your mouse and clicking is faster, I'm not being pedantic), and the inaccuracy of a touchpad screen that requires multiple attempts to get a word right... but you need to know how to use a PC to get a job... in America, at least. You need to know how to organize your desktop. You need to not just leave everything in the downloads folder, etc.

You also need to realize that 'the Cloud' isn't safe. Putting personal information on the internet isn't safe, and never has been. 'The Cloud' is just someone else's computer. It can be hacked, it can go down, etc - saving important things on a usb or external hard drive is incredibly important if you don't want them to just be gone, or inaccessible one day!

Ultimately, phones have less processing power, less good graphics, and smaller screens - they were intended to be a supplement... not a replacement for desktop PCs. Even laptops aren't as good as having a Desktop PC most of the time! The industry has also tricked people into thinking that building your own PC is hard, because it's cheaper for the consumer to buy parts and build a PC on their own... but it's not a challenge at all these days, especially with guides all over the internet.

With AI on the rise, and Gen Z being left behind/refusing to learn how to use a PC, I'm genuinely worried about their job market being overtaken by AI, since that won't need job training on how to navigate a desktop, or how to use MS Word/Excel. And can you imagine the rising pay for programming jobs, as a whole generation enters the workforce with no idea how to even navigate Windows 10/11... much less how to code? My partner does programming work and its stupid how little work it seems like he does for how much he gets paid, but... the older programmers are retiring, and very few are entering the workforce. So his skills are in high demand... and hilariously/sadly, there's times where a remote call is just him helping an end user navigate their cluttered desktop! Which is FAR from what his job entails.

Phones are objectively clunkier and slower to use - it just feels like a desktop is clunkier because no one taught you how to use it. As someone who has grown up using both kinds of technology at their worst and their best... believe me. Trying to accomplish the same task on my phone just 2 days ago, I gave up bc of how annoying it was, and just went to my computer because it was so much faster! Both things have their merits, but refusing to learn how to use a PC isn't a powermove. It's cutting off your nose to spite your face.

You've got to help yourself, if you weren't taught how to navigate a computer - you've got to ask for help or look up guides, because adulthood is here, and it wants you to have 5 years of experience, and a working knowledge of Miscroft Word and Excel at minimum.

this can't be true can it

[fiveprogrammers]

Why Mobile App Development in Egypt Is in High Demand

As 2025 unfolds, one thing is becoming crystal clear in the global tech landscape: mobile app development company in Egypt is not just trending—it’s transforming. Across industries and borders, businesses are turning their attention to Egypt as a key location for creating smart, scalable, and innovative mobile applications. With a perfect blend of young tech talent, modern infrastructure, and regional relevance, Egypt has emerged as a true hotspot for mobile app development.

From bustling Cairo to the growing digital corridors of Alexandria, Egypt’s mobile app development companies are gaining international recognition for delivering high-quality solutions at a fraction of the cost of Western markets. But what exactly is driving this surge in demand? And why are businesses around the world choosing Egypt-based mobile app developers for their digital transformation?

Let’s dive in.

Key Reasons Behind the Rise in Egypt's Mobile App Development Demand

1. Highly Skilled Talent Pool

Egypt is home to thousands of qualified app developers proficient in a wide range of modern technologies such as Flutter, React Native, Swift, Kotlin, Node.js, and Laravel. These developers are not only technically sound but also bring a creative, problem-solving mindset that’s ideal for building powerful mobile experiences.

2. Cost-Effective Solutions

One of the main reasons why businesses prefer mobile app development services in Egypt is the affordability. Without compromising on quality, Egyptian firms offer development rates that are significantly lower than those in Europe, the USA, or the Gulf region. This cost-efficiency allows startups and enterprises alike to build apps within budget.

3. Strategic Location and Cultural Compatibility

Egypt’s position between Africa, the Middle East, and Europe makes it a strategic outsourcing destination. Egyptian developers are bilingual (Arabic and English) and culturally aligned with both GCC and Western markets—making communication smoother and user experience design more relevant.

4. Advanced Infrastructure & Government Support

Egypt’s IT infrastructure has grown substantially in the past five years, with smart cities, innovation hubs, and government initiatives supporting digital entrepreneurship. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) plays a major role in nurturing the tech ecosystem.

5. Track Record of Excellence

Leading firms like Five Programmers have consistently delivered cutting-edge apps for clients in retail, logistics, healthcare, education, and more. Their results speak for themselves, showcasing Egypt's capability to handle complex mobile app projects from concept to launch.

Egypt’s Growing App Market Across Industries

The high demand for mobile app development in Egypt is also driven by industry-specific growth. Here’s how Egypt is powering change across various sectors:

Retail & E-Commerce: Custom shopping apps, AR try-ons, and digital payment solutions.

Healthcare: Telemedicine platforms, prescription tracking, appointment systems.

Education: Learning management systems, online exams, and e-learning apps.

Fintech: Digital wallets, P2P payments, expense tracking apps.

Logistics & Transport: Fleet tracking, route optimization, and delivery scheduling.

Firms like Five Programmers in Egypt are playing a crucial role in delivering specialized solutions for these sectors.

Modern Technologies Driving Egypt’s App Development Success

Egyptian app developers are not just sticking to the basics—they’re implementing the latest and most relevant technologies in their solutions:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for personalized user experiences

Internet of Things (IoT) for smart home and logistics tracking apps

Blockchain for secure financial applications

Augmented Reality (AR) for interactive retail and real estate apps

Cloud-native development for scalable and flexible apps

This forward-thinking approach ensures that apps built in Egypt are not only functional but also future-proof.

Five Programmers – Leading the Charge in Egypt

Among Egypt’s top app development companies, Five Programmers continues to stand out. With years of hands-on experience and a highly skilled team, the company focuses on delivering tailor-made solutions that align with business goals.

Whether it’s building a full-stack logistics app or designing an intuitive UI for an educational platform, Five Programmers in Egypt approaches each project with creativity, discipline, and technical excellence.

Their commitment to client success, transparent communication, and agile development methodology have earned them a loyal client base not just in Egypt, but across the MENA region and beyond.

Benefits of Hiring App Developers in Egypt

When you choose to work with an Egypt-based app development team, you gain:

Access to top-tier development skills

Agile and collaborative development process

On-time delivery and full transparency

Industry-specific knowledge

Reduced development cost without losing quality

It’s no surprise that more businesses—from startups to large enterprises—are considering Egypt their go-to destination for mobile app innovation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is mobile app development in Egypt affordable for startups? Yes! Egypt offers high-quality services at budget-friendly prices, making it an excellent choice for startups with limited resources.

Q2: Do Egyptian developers work with international clients? Absolutely. Many firms, including Five Programmers, have a strong portfolio of international clients and are experienced in remote collaboration.

Q3: What types of apps are most commonly developed in Egypt? Popular categories include e-commerce, healthcare, education, finance, logistics, and on-demand service apps.

Q4: How long does it take to develop a mobile app in Egypt? Development time varies depending on features and complexity. On average, a full-featured app takes 2 to 4 months.

Q5: Is post-launch support available? Yes, most Egyptian app development companies offer maintenance, performance tracking, and regular updates.

Final Words

The world is rapidly going mobile, and Egypt is perfectly positioned to meet that demand. Whether you’re a local entrepreneur or a global brand, mobile app development in Egypt gives you the tools, talent, and technology to bring your vision to life.

If you’re looking for a team that understands your needs and delivers beyond expectations, it’s time to consider Five Programmers as your trusted app development partner.

📩 Contact Us today or click below to Get a Quote for your mobile app project.

🚀 Turn your idea into a powerful, feature-rich mobile application with Egypt’s best developers.

[josephkdavis]

8 Game-Changing Developer Tools to Skyrocket Your Productivity.

Let’s be honest: Sometimes coding isn’t the hard part—it’s everything else. The context switching. The bugs you can’t reproduce. The terminal black hole you get sucked into at 2AM.

Over the past year, I tried dozens of tools. These 8? They legitimately changed the game for me.

Here’s the list I wish someone handed me earlier 👇

🧠 Raycast – It’s Like Mac Spotlight, but on Steroids You know that moment when you reach for Spotlight and it’s painfully slow?

Raycast fixes that. It's lightning fast, totally extendable, and lets me do stuff like:

Run scripts

Search docs

Control GitHub PRs

Even trigger workflows

All with a couple keystrokes.

Productivity level: 🔥 Programmer with a keyboard superpower

🤖 Tabby (formerly Codeium) – AI Autocomplete, No Cloud Required This is your AI pair programmer, but local. It runs on your machine, respects your privacy, and still feels scary accurate.

You just code—and Tabby whispers the next line before you think it.

Hot take: AI autocomplete is now baseline. Tabby just does it smarter.

🖥️ Warp – The Terminal You Didn’t Know You Needed The first time I opened Warp, I was like: “Wait… why hasn’t the terminal looked like this all along?”

Input blocks

Modern UI

Real-time suggestions

Collaboration built-in

Feels like: VS Code had a baby with your terminal—and it grew up fast.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Zed – Pair Programming, but Actually Fun Zed is a super snappy code editor with real-time multiplayer built in. Think Google Docs, but for code—with speed that makes VS Code look sleepy.

Perfect for: Pair programming, mentoring, or just working with your future self.

🔍 LogRocket – Debug Like You’re Watching a Replay Have you ever tried to debug a user issue with just an error log?

LogRocket is like, “Here, watch the actual replay of what happened.”

See user sessions

Capture console logs

Rewind the moment everything broke

Result: 10x fewer “Can you send a screenshot?” messages.

⚡ Fig – Terminal Autocomplete That Feels Like Magic Fig turns your CLI into a cheat code machine.

Flags? Autocompleted.

Scripts? Suggested.

Git commands? Faster than your memory.

Vibe: It’s like your terminal suddenly got a brain (and a heart).

🧯 Sentry – Know When Things Break Before Twitter Does Sentry tells you when your app throws an error—in real time.

It works across languages, frameworks, and stacks. You get:

Stack traces

Performance metrics

Release tracking

Translation: Fewer angry DMs from product managers.

🔒 Tailscale – Private Networking Without the VPN Pain Need to connect your laptop, server, and Raspberry Pi like they’re in the same room?

Tailscale makes that happen with zero setup hell.

No port forwarding. No crying into your terminal.

Just install → login → done.

🎉 TL;DR: Stop Fighting Your Tools Being a dev today means juggling:

Meetings

Bugs

Context switches

200 Chrome tabs

These tools helped me claw back hours every week—and made coding feel fun again.

[lisaward867]

Top Blockchain Application Development Services in 2025

Over recent years, the blockchain sector has reached a certain level of maturity. Adoption is currently peaking across industries such as banking, healthcare, logistics, and digital identity. Hence, businesses are not tinkering with blockchain anymore; they want to build real, scalable solutions. Providing Blockchain app development services forms the backbone of these innovations, assisting businesses in transforming their decentralized concepts into reality through expert consultation, development, and support. Such services become vital for any company wishing to stay ahead, cut inefficiencies, and forge a secure digital ecosystem worthy of user trust.

1. End-to-End Blockchain Consulting and Strategy

The very start of any successful blockchain solution rests upon a strategic foundation. Top engineers don't just dive into writing code but guide you in every step of crafting a solution. In general, the consulting process comprises the identification of use cases, choice of the right blockchain protocol (be it Ethereum, Solana, or Hyperledger), and if applicable, the designing of tokenomics. This is followed by an assessment in 2025 of how scalable, interoperable, and fit within regulations each solution is considered to be. They then begin working alongside the stakeholders in defining the milestones that they must achieve on the path to avoid technical pitfalls and create a realistic roadmap that aligns itself with the short-term objectives and the long-term vision of another party. Hence, this layer ensures that strategic projects are not built and their success lies within this frame.

2. Smart Contract Development

Smart contracts are programmable engines behind almost every blockchain application. These contracts self-execute, thereby removing intermediaries, limiting chances of fraud, and allowing for consistent execution. In 2025, top-tier blockchain development firms provide high-end smart contract development with a few extra features such as gas optimization, modular logic, upgradeability, and a fluid way to consume external data from oracles. The companies undertake further testing in testnets and audit across tools and manual auditing. Whether you are trying to build a DeFi protocol, an NFT marketplace, or a DAO voting system, the backbone is a good smart contract that is usually ensured by top developers for strength and safety.

3. dApp Development Across Multiple Platforms

dApps are becoming crucial to countless industries, their doors open to censorship resistance, user control, and global reach. The most trusted blockchain app developers in the year 2025 will provide full-cycle dApp development, beginning with user-centric design and finalizing with a rock-solid backend infrastructure and blockchain layer integration. They have the capability to make the application cross-chain, like Ethereum, Avalanche, Arbitrum, or BNB Chain. Services also extend to wallet integrations (such as MetaMask and WalletConnect), gasless transactions, and token gating. Furthermore, the professionals are now including AI capabilities inside the dApp for enhanced user experience, workflow automation, and decision support.

4. Blockchain Integration with Legacy Systems

Many enterprises operate on legacy infrastructure that simply does not support decentralized applications. Yet, the best blockchain service providers foster the capacity to address this gap through custom-built middleware solutions. These integrations connect the blockchain networks with CRMs or ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle; cloud environments, including AWS and Azure; and conventional databases. With such advanced feature capabilities as real-time syncing, event triggers, and data mirroring between the on-chain and off-chain layers, companies can go the last mile and apply blockchains in operations without interrupting any processes. Moreover, besides acting as technical compatibility services, they add alternative layers for compliance and audit trails that regulated industries may require, such as finance and healthcare.

5. NFT and Tokenization Solutions

NFT technologies will make everything possible to be tokenized across industries everywhere in the year 2025-from tokenizing of properties, luxury items, digital identities, to academic credentials. Major blockchain developers deliver an end-to-end NFT solution including token creation (ERC-721, ERC-1155, etc.), marketplace development, cross-chain minting, and intricate advanced metadata management. Compatibility with legal regulations incorporating royalties, auction systems, and secondary sale mechanisms is also considered. With an increasing demand to tokenize real-world assets, companies are relying on experienced developers to build secure, scalable platforms that enable liquidity and digital ownership.

6. Private and Consortium Blockchain Development

Private blockchain systems, and more so consortium ones, are preferred in many businesses to control access, increase transaction speed, and maintain confidentiality, in contrast to public systems that are ideal for transparency. Custom solutions are provided by blockchain developers in 2025 using Hyperledger Fabric, R3 Corda, and Quorum, among others. These services include setting up the network, managing permissions, deploying smart contracts, assigning roles and access, and more. Defining governance structures will also be aided by them together with processes for onboarding and rules for consortium members. For industries such as supply chain, insurance, or healthcare, where privacy and control are a top concern, these private blockchain solutions strike a perfect balance between innovation and compliance.

7. Blockchain Maintenance and Support

Once your blockchain application goes live, it needs to be continuously monitored and maintained to remain functional, secure, and updated. The elite service providers offer 24/7 monitoring, performance optimization, scalability improvements, and bug fixing on the fly. They provide dashboards for real-time analytics and support upgrades when protocols differ and even have features for end-user support. A proactive approach to maintenance will ensure that your blockchain app continues to deliver value, adapt to user demands, and comply with network upgrades or regulatory mandates. Long-term support is especially vital in keeping up with the rapid advancement brought about in the blockchain landscape.

8. Web3 Wallet and Exchange Development

Since wallets and exchanges make the bridge to the blockchain world, they have to act as the foundational pillars of Web3. By 2025, crème de la crème developers will be building Web3 wallets furnished with biometric login support, multi-chain token support, staking options, and DEXs-in-the-app themselves. They also make sure to engineer safe, compliant crypto exchanges, both decentralized and centralized, bearing features such as real-time trade engines, liquidity management, fiat gateways, and user verification workings. The applications should support heavy load, attack resilience, and have a flawless user experience on a desktop as well as on mobile.

Conclusion

The increase in blockchain adoption in 2025 changed the transparency, automation, and security expectations of conducting business. However, developing a successful blockchain solution requires more than just passion: it takes skills, planning, and execution. The greatest opportunities decentralization has to give are granted to those who choose a firm that offers trustworthy, scalable, and future-ready custom blockchain app development services. When it comes to solving business problems through blockchain, smart contract development, dApp development, NFT development, and enterprise blockchain development, the right partner will ensure that the blockchain story of the client is both creative and meaningful.

[sid099]

Freelancing as an Artificial Intelligence Developer

The Freelancing economy has embraced artificial intelligence development with unprecedented zeal. Companies all over the world need AI skills but neither the budget nor long-term investment in full-time artificial intelligence developer jobs within their companies, creating enormous opportunities for skilled freelancers in this specialty area.

Market Opportunity Landscape

There's a demand for freelance AI programmers in nearly every sector since firms see the benefit of AI yet without necessarily wanting to hire long-term employees. Small companies require chatbots and automation programs, while large companies require tailored AI consulting services for individual projects.

This market trend presents artificial intelligence developers with project diversity and high-end price points. Unlike previous development freelance projects, AI projects are emerging technology and high-impact business, so the projects are mentally challenging as well as fiscally viable.

Specialization Benefits

Effective freelance AI developers are experts in specific AI applications or domains. Developing strong expertise in health AI, automated financial services, or e-commerce recommendation systems enables developers to offer premium rates for top-notch expertise.

Industry specialization also provides the potential for repeat orders and referral. The moment an AI developer has established competence in a particular industry, word of mouth from that same industry can generate a steady flow of projects without requiring extensive promotion.

Project Types and Scope

Freelance AI work varies from rapid deployment of automations to full AI strategy consultation. Some typical project types are development of bespoke chatbots, deployment of recommendation engines, creation of predictive analytics dashboards, and development of natural language processing tools.

Most projects entail the integration of AI capability into existing systems and not the creation of completely new apps. Integration requires wide technical understanding and expertise in managing multiple technology stacks, and therefore seasoned artificial intelligence developers are highly rewarding.

Pricing Strategies

AI software developers are generally able to command substantially more than typical software developers due to specialized skills and high demand. Project-based pricing tends to work better than hourly billing, particularly for well-defined AI deployments with strictly defined deliverables.

Value-based pricing is most effective when a developer of an artificial intelligence can show measurable business value. Such projects that establish cost savings for operation, generate additional revenues, or lead to competitive edge justify premium pricing for business value vs. development effort.

Requirements for Client Education

The majority of prospective customers know that they require AI capability but do not possess technical skills in terms of how to implement options and requirements. The best freelance AI developers possess the ability to educate clients on AI possibilities, boundaries, and achievable timelines.

This learning aspect of independent work tends to generate more scope for projects since customers see more applications of AI in their businesses. A technical developer who can explain technical ideas well is likely to have initial projects evolve into end-to-end AI digital transformation projects.

Technical Infrastructure Needs

Freelance AI coders need to be able to access costly computing power to train and test models. Cloud computing technologies offer scalable technologies, but the costs rapidly balloon for computationally intensive AI projects.

Cloud provider partnerships or streamlined development pipelines become necessary to keep profit margins on projects. Profitable freelance AI coders generally come up with standard methodologies to keep computational costs low but produce high-quality output.

Building a Portfolio

A solid portfolio becomes an important way to get top-tier customers. AI developers must offer diversified AI applications, showcase business value, and showcase technical expertise via finished projects.

Open-source code contributions, technical blog entries, and public speaking establish credibility with the AI community. The activities will likely bring inbound leads from prospective customers who find the artificial intelligence developer's competence by viewing public work.

Client Relationship Management

Artificial intelligence projects are most likely to need continuous maintenance, updating, and optimization after the first-time launch. Long-term client partnerships generate repeat revenue streams and minimize the necessity for constant client procurement.

Freelance AI programmers negotiate contracts with many clients to incorporate periods of maintenance or constant optimization work. Such contracts generate stability in terms of income while giving clients optimal return on investment from their AI. 

Scaling Challenges

Successful freelance AI developers sometimes encounter scaling issues when demand outstrips their personal capacity. Some get around this by collaborating with other specialists and producing small teams or engaging in higher-end consulting as opposed to direct development.

Others transition to productized solutions or AI-based tools that can be used by several customers at once. This shift from custom development to scalable solutions is typically a natural progression for established artificial intelligence developers.

Professional Development

The fast-paced AI landscape demands ongoing learning to stay ahead. Freelance AI builders have to balance chargeable work and keeping up with new methods, frameworks, and trends within the industry.

Successful freelancers carve out learning and testing time, viewing professional development as a business expense instead of an avocation. Continuous improvement keeps their skills at the forefront in an open market.

Remote Work Benefits

AI development work can be transferred back to remote environments easily, making artificial intelligence developers able to work for clients globally without geographical boundaries. Global coverage greatly increases potential client bases and enables one to optimize for optimal time zones and economic conditions.

Remote working also decreases overhead expenses compared to having physical offices, enhancing the profitability of projects and the potential to offer competitive prices and still have adequate profit margins.

Freelancing as an expert AI developer provides great opportunities for experienced professionals prepared to be able to benefit from independent working challenges and have increased demand for AI skills in industries and sectors.