User Centered Analysis Process

While working on my current project I came across some interesting concepts about User Centered Analysis and Design. The ultimate goal of any designer should always be a “actual user” friendly design. What is the use of a shiny and good looking e-commerce website when it does not have proper navigation to shop through. So [...]

My First Pair Programming Experience- It takes two to tango!!

Yesterday evening, while travelling back to home from office, going over the day’s activities, my wandering mind was struck with a thought- Pair Programming proclaims to help us improve not only as a developer but as a craftsman. I have been practicing Pair Programming now for quite some time at Xebia, has it really lived [...]

Thinking Sideways

“I just had an idea…and its crap…” How many times have you just had a bulb light up over your head? Or, how many sleepless nights have you spent turning over & over, hoping to see a tiny glimpse of the spark that signals the arrival of a new idea? Your idea may have the [...]

Experience@ Web 2.0expo – San Francisco

The Web continues to be an engine of economic growth, fueled by a host of new business models, development models, and design patterns that collectively fall under the umbrella of Web 2.0, a term coined at the birth of Web 2.0 Summit, a joint venture between O’Reilly Media and TechWeb. As Xebia is always engaged [...]

Great Indian Developers Summit Banglore 2010

For few years now GIDS , Banglore has been a huge gathering  for IT professionals in India where many enthusiastic presenters from across the globe present and talk about the latest and greatest in the world of Technology. This year it is even better with some great sessions on Web 2.0, RIA, Java/J2EE from some [...]