Three Tech Trends to look out for (after attending Google I/O Extended Roadshow)

Our web development company, MagisSolutions, attended the Google I/O Extended roadtrip held at the Ateneo de Manila University, and along with other events I've attended over the past few weeks, here are three important trends I think developers need to look out for in the coming years:  1. "Server-less" is becoming a thing (even more) Backend-as-a-Service allows you to create client applications without the need to write server-side code. We've had Backend-as-a-Service for some time now ... Read more

Two frogs and a bucket of milk

It was a fine summer day when two young, ambitious frogs were hopping about and exploring the world. One was named Can't and one was named Can. Both were enterprising young frogs - "We had things to do and places to go!" they both thought. "One day I'll be able to find a great pond for our village to live, we'll help all our friends and relatives, and we'll be happy." Can says.  "Don't be foolish," Can't snarked. "I'll be the one who'll find that great pond." Can't was competitive, and hi... Read more

Working on New Year's Eve: The Privilege

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” ~ Confucius On Christmas Eve, and probably on New Year's Eve, while everyone is counting down the hours 'til the next midnight, as the sounds of merry-making fill the neighborhood, and the sweet chill of the season fills people's lungs, there are those who choose to work - seemingly nonchalant in their offices, typing and accomplishing what needs to be done. It's an uncommon group of people, people with something ... Read more

Jar of Mayonnaise and 2 Cups of Coffee

When things in your life seem, almost too much to handle,When 24 Hours in a day is not enough,Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.When the class began, wordlessly,He picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jarAnd proceeded to fill it with golf balls.He then asked the students, if the jar was full.They agreed that it was.The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and pouredthem into the jar. He s... Read more

Reality of fear:

You’re not scared of the dark-You’re scared of what’s in it.You’re not afraid of heights.-You’re afraid of falling.You’re not afraid of people around you.-You’re just afraid of being rejected.You’re not afraid to love.-You’re just afraid of not being loved back.You’re not afraid to let go.-You’re just afraid to accept the reality of them being gone.You’re not afraid to try again.-You’re just afraid of getting hurt for the same reason.... Read more