Software Engineering Insights

In a world that is becoming increasingly interconnected, the importance of effective communication cannot be overstated. However, for the millions of individuals in the deaf and hard of hearing community, traditional communication methods often fall short, creating barriers that hinder their full participation in various aspects of life.

On average, a human speaks 700 words per day, which includes the words of actual value (i.e. words that have an intent to communicate to another person). Instant messaging, telephonic conversations, books, movies, songs, verbal (F2F) communication are amongst some of the common ways humans exchange their thoughts and information.

The key to a successful software development project lies in careful planning and a systematic framework. This framework acts as a roadmap, guiding developers to make well-informed decisions throughout the project. Predictive or Adaptive software development life cycle processes ensure a structured approach where all stakeholders can track the progress in multiple stages. Choosing the right software development method helps organizations manage potential risks, improve scalability, enhance project quality, control development costs, and increase team collaboration. 

Have you noticed the ‘Smart Compose’ feature in Gmail that gives auto-suggestions to complete sentences while writing an email? This is one of the various use-cases of language models used in Natural Language Processing (NLP).

In today's digital age, where every click, transaction, and interaction matter, how we design software systems has transformed significantly. Think of it this way: picture a smart home system that adjusts the lighting and temperature based on your actions, just like a responsive assistant who understands your needs without you saying a word. This is the essence of Event-Driven Architecture (EDA), a concept that might sound complex but is rooted in a surprisingly simple idea: making technology respond to the real world just like we do.

Software development methodologies have come a long way. From Spiral to Waterfall to Agile, there is a significant shift in team roles, ceremonies, planning, and delivery activities. And if we talk about the pace at which software applications are brought to market these days, Agile seems to have made an impact and is considered the most relevant approach to manage the SDLC cycle. 

The idea of adopting an iterative development approach has been gaining grounds in the software industry. Agile methodology for project management, which was introduced back in 2001 has transformed the way software development companies deliver the product throughput.  The Kanban Vs Scrum tilt has been going on for quite a time now. Here are the key differentiators that hold them apart. 

Today's business world relies heavily on software, which is widely used in enterprise applications and products. As technology evolves rapidly, software development teams are under increasing pressure to deliver solutions that are both faster and of superior quality. They often grapple with issues such as functional issues, security vulnerabilities, and technical debt.

Take a look around. What's in your sight? A TV? Maybe your smartwatch, washing machine, or a Bluetooth speaker? All of these gadgets have something in common: they run on embedded systems. They're all over the place, quietly making our modern lives run smoothly. You probably interact with dozens of these devices every day, without even realizing it.

Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a pre-eminent AI technology that enables machines to read, decipher, understand, and make sense of human languages. From text prediction and sentiment analysis to speech recognition, NLP is allowing machines to emulate human intelligence and abilities impressively.