Thoughts and insights from the world of software and web development.
May 29, 2025
PHP in 2025 continues to be a driving force in modern web development. Despite the emergence of newer languages and frameworks, PHP has not only endured—it has evolved to meet the needs of today’s web. With decades of real-world usage, an active developer community, and modern tooling, PHP remains a powerful, flexible, and highly relevant...
May 22, 2025
At The Bridge Digital Solutions, we understand that Microsoft Power BI is an incredibly powerful tool for data analysis and visualisation. One of its most important features is DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), a formula language used for creating custom calculations in Power BI reports. However, mastering DAX formulas can be challenging—especially for those who are...
May 14, 2025
Embarking on a custom web development project can feel overwhelming — especially if it’s your first time. But when done right, a custom website becomes one of your business’s most valuable digital assets. It’s more than just a digital brochure — it’s your 24/7 sales tool, a brand touchpoint, and the foundation of your online...
May 5, 2025
In today’s fast-paced, data-driven world, the ability to quickly access and act on insights can make or break business decisions. Now, by integrating ChatGPT with Power BI, your organisation can take analytics to a whole new level. This isn’t just about improving efficiency—it’s about fundamentally changing how people interact with data every day, enabling them...
April 22, 2025
Heard the buzz about Microsoft Power BI but not sure if it’s the right fit for your business? You’re not alone. Many companies are intrigued by what Power BI has to offer, but aren’t quite sure how to get started—or whether they need help from a Power BI consultant to make the most of it....
February 11, 2025
We are big fans of using AI in our work. We use it a lot (see Benefits of AI for Software Development), but there are challenges for AI-driven software development! In some ways using AI for software development is like any new tool or methodology, we can use various metrics...
September 18, 2024
Thinking about how AI can be useful in software development? I thought I’d ask ChatGPT itself: “What are the benefits of AI driven software development”. The response was quite impressive. I wrote my own version below based on the AI wording, paraphrasing according to my style and experiences, and I’ve removed or altered anything I believed...
August 6, 2024
Thinking about how AI can be useful in website development? I thought I’d ask AI itself: “What are the benefits of AI driven website development”. The response is quite impressive. I wrote my own version below based on the AI wording, paraphrasing according to my style and experiences, and I’ve removed or altered anything I...
October 21, 2020
Do you need to publish your Excel spreadsheets onto the Web? Perhaps it’s investment performance data, or inventory data to integrate with your eCommerce store, or monthly sales figures to share on your Intranet. This easy-to-read article will guide you on the best ways to publish Excel to the Web. We look at exporting different...
August 1, 2019
Hacks and malware are on the rise. How serious is the problem? Extremely. As websites become an increasingly core part of business, not only are the potential damages from hacking, malware etc more serious, but they are becoming more likely. As the number of different types of attacks and the frequency of occurrence increases, we...
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