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Software Development Articles
The world of software development changes fast, and choosing the right technology directly affects a project's success. In this category we answer common questions in plain language, such as what React is, what Next.js is for and how JavaScript and TypeScript differ. We cover server-side development with Node.js, PHP and Python, REST API and GraphQL architectures, SQL and NoSQL databases, version control with Git and software testing. We share process and cost guides for businesses considering custom software, and roadmaps for people just starting to code. We also look at technologies shaping the future of software, such as WebAssembly, serverless, Rust and low-code. The articles draw on the tools the Aurora Yazılım team uses in real projects and the problems it has faced.
Software Development6 min read
Software Development6 min readWhat Is Next.js? How It Differs from React
We explain Next.js's server-side rendering, file-based routing and SEO advantages by comparing it with React, and show which kind of project it makes sense for.Read the article
Software Development6 min readWhat Is JavaScript and What Is It Used For?
We explain what JavaScript does in the browser and on the server with simple examples, and walk you step by step through the core concepts and the learning path.Read the article
Software Development6 min readWhat Is TypeScript? How It Differs from JavaScript
We explain how a type system catches errors early, the differences between TypeScript and JavaScript, and what it costs to migrate an existing project to TypeScript.Read the article
Software Development6 min readWhat Is Node.js? JavaScript on the Server Side
We explain Node.js's event-driven architecture, where it is strong and typical back-end uses built with Express.js, with examples.Read the article
Software Development6 min readWhat Is PHP? Is It Still Used in 2026?
We explain where PHP stands with its current versions, what PHP 8 brought, and which web projects it is still a sensible choice for.Read the post
Software Development6 min readWhat Is Python and What Is It Used For?
We explain Python's uses in data analysis, automation, AI and web development with simple examples, and show where to start learning.Read the article
Software Development6 min readWhat Is an API? REST APIs Explained Simply
We explain how an API makes two pieces of software talk, using a waiter analogy and REST examples, and simplify the concepts of endpoint, method and security.Read the post
Software Development6 min readSoftware Trends 2026: What Lies Ahead?
From AI-assisted development to serverless architecture, we rank the trends that will shape software in the coming years and explain what they mean for businesses.Read the article
Software Development6 min readWhat Is the Difference Between SQL and NoSQL?
We explain how relational and document-based databases work, the differences between MySQL and MongoDB, and which one stands out in which scenario.Read the article
Software Development6 min readAI-Assisted Software Development and the Developer's Role
In an era when code is increasingly written with AI, we explain in plain language the developer's new role built around architecture, review and product thinking.Read the article
Software Development6 min readWhat Is Git? An Introduction to Version Control
We explain the logic of version control and the concepts of commit, branch and merge step by step for beginners, with example commands.Read the article
Software Development6 min readWhat Are Low-Code and No-Code? Do They Have a Future?
We honestly compare the speed advantage of no-code and low-code platforms with their scaling and platform dependency risks against custom software.Read the post
Software Development6 min readWhat Is a PWA? Mobile App or Web?
We compare progressive web apps with store apps on cost, reach and maintenance advantages, along with their limits.Read the article
Software Development6 min readHow Does the Custom Software Development Process Work?
We explain in plain language the stages of a custom software project, from analysis to testing and going live, and what is expected from the business at each step.Read the post
Software Development6 min readWhat Determines Software Cost?
We explain how scope, integration, team and maintenance items shape the software budget, along with ways to compare quotes correctly.Read the post
Software Development6 min readWhat Is the Difference Between Frontend and Backend?
We explain the tasks and tools of interface-side and server-side development, and how the two sides connect, using everyday examples.Read the article
Software Development6 min readWhat Is a Headless CMS? How It Differs from a Traditional CMS
We explain the speed, security and multi-channel publishing benefits of a headless setup that delivers content through an API, compared with a traditional CMS.Read the post
Software Development6 min readOWASP Top 10: Web Security Vulnerabilities
We list the ten most common web security risks and the concrete precaution a developer should take for each, in plain language with sample code.Read the article
Software Development6 min readWhat Is Rust? The Rise of Memory-Safe Languages
We explain how Rust, which reduces security vulnerabilities through memory safety, works and why it is spreading so quickly in systems software.Read the article
Software Development6 min readWhat Is a Webhook? How It Differs from an API
A webhook sends an automatic notification to another system the moment an event happens. We explain how it is used in order, payment and shipping integrations and how it differs from an API.Read the article
Software Development6 min readWhat Is WebAssembly? Native Speed in the Browser
WebAssembly runs code written in languages such as C++ and Rust in the browser at near-native speed. We explain where it is useful, how it relates to JavaScript and what its limits are.Read the article
Software Development6 min readWhat Is Software Testing? Unit and E2E Tests
We explain the difference between unit, integration and end-to-end tests, how much of each to write, and what test automation brings to a project.Read the article
Software Development6 min readWhat Is Serverless? The Future of Serverless Architecture
With serverless architecture you run code without managing servers, because the cloud provider takes care of the infrastructure. We explain the cost model, the scaling advantage and the limits to watch out for.Read the article
Software Development6 min read