product-development

Product Development on .NET

Would it make good business sense to create web based software on the .net framework. Microsoft comes out with a new version of .net every 10 months or so... The support for the older versions of .net will be fading away gradually ... ...

Product Development as a startup

I am throwing puzzle of my mind towards community leaders for some answers. We friends decided to build products which already have some big names in the industry. Our motto is not to beat all those players (As we can't), but to develop basic product which is cost effective for some segment a customers. What we are trying to achieve in...

Which database should be used when developing a client-server application as a retail product?

We are in the process of developing a client-server software (in C#, Net 2.0)which can be sold off the shelf. The product is in Medical domain. Can anyone suggest the best possible database for the following conditions: Should be able to distribute it free to the customers. Customers should be able to add images too to the database. S...

usage of ajax in a product

Say I've been tasked to architect a product that will have a browser-based front end. The sales team wants a snazzy app. The product management team want to make the product cost effective (right through the maintenance phase) Now assume that the technical team gets to make the call (i wish :)) whether to give the users a 'rich' look...