Umbraco vs. Sitecore: Which CMS better fits your digital strategy? In this episode, we explore each platform's strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases. Learn how they differ in complexity, customization, content management, and long-term value.

Read the article: https://sam-solutions.com/blog/umbraco-vs-sitecore/

#Umbraco #Sitecore #CMSComparison #DXP #TechPodcast

Is Umbraco the right foundation for your B2B digital ecosystem? This episode examines where the open-source .NET CMS performs best — from complex content and enterprise integrations to portals, ecommerce, and multi-market websites — and what technical responsibilities come with its flexibility.

Read the full article: sam-solutions.com/blog/umbraco-for-b2b/

#UmbracoCMS #B2BTechnology #WebDevelopment #DotNET

Choosing an ecommerce platform involves much more than comparing monthly subscription prices. The platform also needs to fit your payment setup, integrations, daily operations, growth plans, and the markets you intend to serve.

In this episode, we take a detailed look at Shopify vs. Mabisy. We compare their ecommerce features, pricing, transaction fees, payment options, customization, apps and integrations, SEO and marketing capabilities, inventory and order management, international selling, hosting, customer support, and options for scaling.

We also explore how the two platforms fit different types of businesses — from startups and Spanish SMEs to international ecommerce brands and high-growth retailers — and highlight the practical questions worth asking before making your decision.

Read the complete comparison: https://sam-solutions.com/blog/shopify-vs-mabisy/

#shopify #mabisy #ecommerce #cx #ecommercetool

The podcast based on our blog article explains how spec-driven development (SDD) helps teams make AI-assisted coding more reliable by defining requirements, architecture, constraints, and acceptance criteria before implementation begins. It presents the BMAD Method as a structured framework that assigns AI agents specialized roles, such as analyst, product manager, architect, developer, and QA, to turn an idea into documented plans, user stories, code, and validation. By preserving context in artifacts such as product requirements documents, architecture specifications, and detailed stories, BMAD aims to reduce ambiguity, rework, and the inconsistency often associated with ad hoc “vibe coding.” The approach is particularly relevant for complex or regulated software projects that need traceability, collaboration, and stronger alignment between business goals and delivered code.

https://sam-solutions.com/blog/spec-driven-development-with-bmad-method/

#specdrivendevelopment #BMAD #AI #vibecoding

Thinking about launching an online store with Shopify? This episode walks you through the process — from creating an account and selecting a suitable plan to adding products, customizing your storefront, configuring payments and shipping, and testing everything before launch.

You’ll also learn which decisions deserve extra attention and when custom development can help turn a basic Shopify setup into a scalable ecommerce solution.

Read the full guide: https://sam-solutions.com/blog/how-to-create-shopify-store/

#Shopify #Shopifystore

How do you create a React app and set up a solid foundation for further development?

In this episode, we walk through the process of building a React application step by step. We cover the essential tools and prerequisites, project setup, the basic React app structure, components, and the development workflow you need to get started.

You’ll also learn what makes React a popular choice for modern web applications and how its component-based approach helps development teams build flexible, maintainable, and scalable interfaces.

Whether you’re taking your first steps with React or want a quick refresher on the development process, this episode provides a practical overview of how a React project comes together.

Read the full guide: https://sam-solutions.com/blog/how-to-create-a-react-app/

#React #createreactapp #reactapp

The podcast explains how spec-driven development, combined with Claude Code, helps teams turn detailed requirements into structured, reliable software implementations. It outlines a workflow in which developers define specifications first, use AI to generate and refine code, and validate the results through testing and review. This approach can improve development speed, consistency, and collaboration while reducing ambiguity and rework.

https://sam-solutions.com/blog/spec-driven-development-with-claude-code/

#specdrivendevelopment #claudecode

The podcast examines the full cost of training a large language model from scratch, showing that expenses extend far beyond GPU compute to include data preparation, engineering, infrastructure, and ongoing experimentation. It explains how model size, dataset volume, training duration, hardware selection, and cloud-versus-on-premises deployment influence the overall budget. The piece also highlights the operational expertise needed to build, train, evaluate, and maintain a proprietary LLM reliably. Finally, it helps organizations assess whether developing a custom foundation model is justified or whether adapting an existing open-source or commercial model offers a more practical path.

https://sam-solutions.com/blog/cost-of-training-llm-from-scratch/

#LLM #AI #costoftraining #finetuning

Vague requirements leave developers and AI agents to fill gaps with assumptions. Spec-driven development offers a more disciplined path by creating a shared, testable guide for planning, coding, review, and validation. In this episode, we explore how SDD works, what makes a strong specification, and where it brings the greatest value — from complex integrations and distributed teams to regulated systems and long-lived software products.

Read the full article: https://sam-solutions.com/blog/spec-driven-development/

#specdrivendevelopment #softwaredevelopment #aiengineering #sdd

This practical guide explains how to secure an Umbraco CMS across access control, hosting, custom code, integrations, updates, and daily operations. Learn how to harden the Umbraco backoffice, protect APIs and sensitive data, manage patches, and reduce risks from outdated packages, weak credentials, and server misconfigurations. It also provides a security checklist, monitoring recommendations, and testing practices for enterprise websites and ecommerce platforms.

https://sam-solutions.com/blog/umbraco-security/

#umbraco #security #CMS