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Python 2 to Python 3 migration: a practical checklist

Python 2 reached end of life on 1 January 2020, but many business systems still run on it. Here is a safe, step-by-step path to Python 3.

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Modernization5 min

AngularJS has reached end of life: what should you do now?

AngularJS support ended on 31 December 2021. If your app still runs on it, here are your realistic options and how to choose between them.

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Modernization6 min

Modernising VB6 and Classic ASP applications without a big-bang rewrite

Visual Basic 6 and Classic ASP apps still run important businesses. Here is how to assess them and move to a modern stack safely, one slice at a time.

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AI6 min

AI agents vs workflows: which one do you actually need?

Agents sound exciting, but most business processes are better served by a deterministic workflow with a little AI inside. Here is how to tell which you need.

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Automation5 min

How to pick your first automation project: a four-question filter

Most automation programmes stall on the wrong first project. This four-question filter picks one that pays back fast and builds trust.

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AI6 min

RAG, fine-tuning or prompting? A practical guide for business teams

Three ways to make a language model useful on your own data, and how to choose between them without a research team.

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AI5 min

Human-in-the-loop: designing AI workflows people can trust

Where to place human checkpoints in an AI-assisted workflow so you get the speed of automation without the risk of silent mistakes.

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Software6 min

Build vs buy for internal tools: a decision framework

When to buy off-the-shelf software, when to configure a platform and when to build custom, with a simple framework you can apply in an afternoon.

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