If you consider yourself to be a fan of music festivals, then Treefort is one you should have on your radar. The festival happens once a year and is held in downtown Boise, Idaho when bands from all over the state and country line up to put on one of Idaho’s biggest events.
Behind the Scenes: How Did Treefort Build its App?
Public Sector’s Looming Software Issue
The state of the nation’s roads and bridges has been in the news recently. Aging roadways and failing bridges are causing safety and economic issues for the country. This backlog of aging infrastructure is the result of deferred maintenance, which the Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards 40 defines as:
Topics: Software, legacy system modernization, Public Sector
Angular v. React: Which Framework to Choose
The project has been finalized, and now it’s time to make your dream app a reality. The trouble is, now you must choose which structural framework to use to actually make the app. Popular choices for web developers include Angular and React. Let’s break down the benefits and drawbacks of using which one for which project.
Topics: Technical Blog, Programming, development
What Happens After You Recycle Your Tech?
You’ve just set up your new iPhone or laptop. You transfer all your data, all your photos and notes from two years ago, and your SIM card has been installed.
Topics: security, cybersecurity, Data
How Science Fiction Can Help You Rid Your Limiting Beliefs
Have you met the, pardon my French, “Queen of Sh***y Robots”? Unfortunately, I have not had the pleasure. For the unfamiliar, Simone Giertz, a Swedish inventor and roboticist, rose to fame designing and building robots that try and often fail to accomplish mundane tasks. For example, this great video of a robot arm sort of giving a manicure.
Topics: courage, self reflection, Technology, Future Tech
Software Engineers Who Changed the Game
Every field has its history makers and trendsetters. However, software engineers are less likely to grace the pages of a history book. So we thought we would take a moment to recognize the software engineers who made a difference.
Topics: Software, Technology, timeline
What We’re Reading: Business Edition
The Internet may have everything, but books still rule for learning new things. In Time Tec likes to stay on top of the latest and greatest in our respective departments, so here’s what we’re reading lately.
Ins and Outs of Tech Bootcamps
The need for STEM professionals grows every year. Yet, not everyone has the time or money to pursue a four-year degree at a traditional college or university. Several tech bootcamps have sprung up across the country to offer an alternative educational experience to meet the need.
Topics: Programming, local staffing, employees, people first
Benefits of Attending Local Tech Conferences
Everybody knows time is money. This advice especially holds for businesses, as limited budget and personnel can only go so far. That's why choosing which conferences to attend is essential.
Topics: Information Technology, Treasure Valley, local
Where to Take Clients in the Treasure Valley
The dates have been booked, the plane tickets secured, and the bags have been packed. Now the clients are coming to town, so the big question is how are you going to keep them entertained? We already covered some of our favorite dining spots in the Treasure Valley. Here are some of In Time Tec’s favorite spots to visit with clients.
Topics: Idaho, Treasure Valley, partnership