Entrance Software is Moving
Entrance software is relocating. As of September 21, 2009 our new office will be located at: 3555 Timmons Lane Suite 1450 Houston, Texas 77027 Our phone and fax numbers will remain the same: Phone: (713) 357-4930 Fax: (713) 357-4931
2009 Inc. 5000 List
Entrance Software made the 2009 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Entrance earned the rank of 972 overall and was in the top 30 companies in Houston, Texas. Percentage growth in company net sales over a three-year period determines ranking on the list. The list represents the most comprehensive look at […]
Evil Consulting Model of the Month: The “Self-taught Programmer”
While this is not a universal truth, developers who have academic backgrounds have been trained on and understand the fundamentals of how software and computers work. This gives them a deep understanding of the choices, and often times trade-offs, of your technology platform decisions. In addition, a view of software as a engineering as a […]
A Word to the Wise: “DIY” Software Fables
On July 22, 2009, Nate Richards, President of Entrance Software, will be giving a presentation at the CEO Network Partners meeting in Houston at the Houston City Club. In our business, we come across MANY firms who have tried and failed at software projects either by hiring programmers in-house, or by engaging with the WRONG […]
About Microsoft Silverlight
Silverlight is a Rich Internet Application framework developed by Microsoft. Like other RIA frameworks such as Adobe Flash, it enables developers to create applications that have a consistent appearance and functionality across different web browsers and operating systems. Silverlight provides users with a rich experience, with built-in support for vector graphics, animation, and audio and […]
How To Manage Database Development More Efficiently
VS Team System 2008 Database Edition GDR is a component of the Visual Studio Team System suite of tools. It was formerly known as “DB Pro”. As the General Distribution Release, it is a post-service pack 1 release. It incorporates several of the features slated for Visual Studio 2010 “Rosario”. It also has SQL Server […]
Test Driven Development in .NET
Test-driven development is a development pattern which is characterized by the use of pre-written test cases which are continuously validated via an iterative, incremental development process. The basic process is: 1.Write the test. 2.Write the code which is tested by the test from step 1. 3.Validate that the new test and all previously implemented tests […]
Microsoft Small Business Specialist
Entrance Software achieved the Microsoft Small Business Specialist certification. Qualifying as a Small Business Specialist means that Entrance Software proved competency in planning and building solutions for small businesses based on Microsoft technologies. This certification is in addition to our recognition as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.
Why use Linq instead of SQL?
To give you an idea of what Linq looks like, and how it compares to SQL code, below are some very simple queries in both SQL and Linq. This assumes a Customer table with columns ID and Name:
Entrance Announces a New Client
Entrance is excited to announce signing a new client today for a large software modernization project. The client is a leader in the pipeline industry, and as a service to customers, they provide a software product that helps users plan and design the pipes they need to purchase. The software has become outdated, however, and […]
PC World Business Center Blog
The Peer-to-Peer Blog in the Business Center of PC World has a new contributor. Nate Richards, President of Entrance Software, recently accepted a writing position for a PC World Blog, where he will provide business advice he has learned through his experience as an entrepreneur. As a part of PC World, the blog has a […]
Resume Tips
I want to share some resume writing tips. These are all based on actual things I have personally seen in resumes that I’ve reviewed for software developer positions. However, almost all of these tips are generally applicable to anyone writing a resume.
Evil Consulting Model of the Month: The “Jacks of All Trade”
Chances are, if the firm excels at a particular skillset, they are profitably doing business as specialists and will not need to overly diversify their technology offering. However, some firms offer a full range of services at varying levels of diversity.
Holiday Party
Entrance Software held its annual Holiday Party on December 13. The event was a nice way to celebrate the season with good food and company. The night included a White Elephant gift game and decorating gingerbread houses. We wish everyone a happy and safe New Year!
Web Portal Presentation
Nate Richards, President of Entrance Software, presented a talk on Web Portals at the Houston City Club on December 10, 2008. He discussed how portals can improve your business for both customers and employees and the software used to develop portals. Visit our page on Web Portals for more information on the functions and types of portals.
Flexible Custom Software Saves Money!
One of the calling cards of poorly or hastily developed custom software is lack of flexibility: it cannot easily be reconfigured, enhanced or adapted to changes in your business. Rigid software can make adapting your application to evolving business needs extremely time-consuming and expensive. In fact, sometimes it can be more cost effective to consider a […]
Halloween Party
On Friday October 31 Entrance Software held its annual Halloween Party Pot-Luck Lunch. The event was a fun time for employees and family to get together and see one another in their not-so everyday attire. Costumes varied from cowboys to doctors, ancient Greeks, butterflies and more. We were even lucky enough to get a special […]
Your Application May Not Be Secure
Security is an important component of your application’s design. Unfortunately, in many systems it is a secondary consideration – if it is a consideration at all – and is often implemented as an afterthought. A poorly designed security scheme can have serious consequences ranging from unauthorized access of internal company information to loss or theft […]
Entrance Software Welcomes Timothy Bussmann
Entrance Software would like to extend a welcome to Timothy Bussmann, our newest software consultant. Timothy began working at Entrance in late August and has quickly become a valuable member of the team.
End Hunger Holiday Food Drive
Entrance Software and Cameron Management are parterning up to sponsor a Holiday Food Drive benefitting the End Hunger Network. The drive will start with a kick-off event on October 21, 2008 at the Entrance Software Office. At the event attendees can learn more about End Hunger, the “Holiday Food Drive” and enjoy a Root Beer […]
