What we've learned building software for the cloud

Notes from the Si Novi team on building custom software: web and mobile engineering, cloud architecture on AWS, serverless, and where AI fits in.

Abstract representation of balancing maintenance and value creation in software development.

12th March 2025 6 min read

Maintenance vs value creation: unlocking business agility through proactive maintenance

How prioritising proactive maintenance can accelerate feature development, reduce technical debt, and enhance business agility.

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4th December 2024 2 min read

AWS re:Invent 2024 breakout sessions

Didn't make re:Invent this year? Catch up on the announcements and sessions on the AWS Events YouTube channel. Here are the playlists to get you started.

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3rd December 2024 4 min read

Amazon Aurora DSQL: What might it mean for web applications?

Amazon Aurora DSQL debuts with active-active global availability, distributed scalability and PostgreSQL compatibility. What it could mean for web applications.

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AI generated image of a software owner exasperated at losing control of their application

8th November 2024 7 min read

Are you in control of your own application?

Control over your web application's future depends on securing essential resources like domains, code, and cloud accounts. This guide helps you navigate key steps to avoid vendor lock-in and maintain full ownership, ensuring that your app's growth remains in your hands

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AI generated image of a team architecting a cloud application

2nd October 2024 8 min read

Consider these 5 vital aspects when commissioning a digital project

In this article we discuss five key factors to plan for when commissioning a digital project. These considerations will help guide your project effectively and avoid common pitfalls.

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25th September 2024 5 min read

Rust variables vs JavaScript variables: A comparison

In recent projects we've been looking at Rust as an alternative to Node.js Lambda functions and as a language to write cross-platform desktop applications. In learning a new language, we've been comparing the syntax of Rust to our familiar languages of JavaScript and TypeScript.

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14th August 2024 5 min read

Managing SSH keys with the 1Password SSH Agent

A summary of how we use the 1Password SSH agent to manage and use SSH keys securely.

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28th May 2024 1 min read

Github Slack App: subscribe to all commits

How to use the Github Slack App to subscribe to commits to all branches of a Github repository

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3rd May 2024 6 min read

AWS Summit London 2024

We were thrilled to book our place at the AWS Summit London again this year. With a huge focus on GenAI, the event was bigger than ever in 2024 - but was it better?

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26th April 2024 3 min read

Generative AI development services for web applications

How we use generative AI at Si Novi - in our own development work and in the web applications we build for clients - and how we keep business data private and secure when we do.

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