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Software Engineering Fundamentals Matter More Than Ever

Grant Erickson — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This is the fourth post in my series about integrating AI into my .NET Web Development course at Eastern Washington University. Here are links: If AI Writes the Code, What Should We Teach?, A Powerful Hope for the Future, and Software Engineering Fundamentals Matter More Than Ever. This post is different. This one is about what the students…

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Predictive Insights for Career and Technical Education

Clayton — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Background For more than 40 years, iCEV has supported Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs with a comprehensive online learning platform designed to prepare students for real-world careers. Its curriculum spans a broad range of subject areas including agricultural science, health science, business, and law enforcement. Through multimedia lessons, customizable courses, and industry-recognized certifications, iCEV equips educators…

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Software Engineering Fundamentals Matter More Than Ever

Grant Erickson — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

It’s been an exciting journey integrating AI into my .NET Web Development course at Eastern Washington University. Building on my earlier posts about our initial experiments—“If AI Writes the Code, What Should We Teach?” and “A Powerful Hope for the Future”—I’m thrilled to share that students are still delivering outstanding results. Their original web apps—complete…

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A Powerful Hope for the Future

Grant Erickson — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

I am seeing powerful hope growing in the next generation of software engineers. My web development students at Eastern Washington University are absolutely crushing it. After a successful foray into AI by building Wordle from scratch, I gave them a new challenge: create any web app they want, as long as it doesn’t already exist…

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If AI Writes the Code, What Should We Teach?

Grant Erickson — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000

For the past four years, IntelliTect’s staff has partnered with Eastern Washington University to teach a variety of computer science courses. I teach the .NET Web Development class, and every year I’ve wrestled with the same question: How do I meaningfully integrate AI into a curriculum that’s supposed to prepare students for the real world?…

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Is Nondeterminism Really The Problem?

Clayton — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000

LLMs are powerful tools, but interacting with them effectively can be surprisingly unintuitive. Commonly, they’re dismissed as being nondeterministic, that for the same input they may produce a different output. Prompt: Write a haiku about nature. Option 1: Morning light drips slowThrough pine needles, the earth breathesA bird stitches dawn Option 2: Golden sun sinks…

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Is the Era of Writing Code Over? An Ongoing Debate

Rob McFarland — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:31:19 +0000

Ryan Dahl’s recent claim that “the era of humans writing code is over” has sparked a wave of reactions across the software industry. Coming from the creator of Node.js, this is not a throwaway take. It is a signal that something meaningful may be shifting in how software is built and what it means to…

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AppSec 2025: AI Moved the Goalposts

Chris — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Application Security in the AI Era In their recent paper titled “Hype Cycle”, Gartner provides an AI temperature check. The research firm that advises executives and IT leaders on what to buy and what to prioritize offers clear guidance on which security ideas are early and messy, which are overhyped, and which are becoming normal.…

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On the Persistence of Memory (or Lack Thereof)

Rob McFarland — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

I’ve been thinking about how to be more intentional in the way I work with AI. Not just how to get better results with my prompts, but how to organize the relationship over time. If this is a tool I’m going to use day after day, across projects, across years, it seems reasonable to assume…

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Machine Learning in .NET: Blasphemous or Blessed?

Dan — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

As a developer in 2025, you cannot say 10 words without AI being at least 2 of those words. Despite its I recently had the opportunity to talk about machine learning in .NET at the Spokane .NET Conference. This opportunity was amazing to be able to share my learnings, engage in thoughtful conversation, and have…

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Developer Productivity with AI: Two Truths and A Lie

Dan — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:45:00 +0000

As a developer in 2025, you cannot say 10 words without AI being at least 2 of those words. Despite its near ubiquitous nature in developer conversations, opinions range from the most useless tech since Blu-ray to we should all be out of jobs yesterday. When articles discuss developer productivity opinions range just as much.…

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When Adding More AI Agents Makes Things Worse

Clayton — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:45:00 +0000

If you’ve spent any time around modern AI systems this past year, you’ve probably heard some version of this idea – if one agent is good, more agents must be better. The thinking goes: Need better reasoning? Add agents.Need reliability? Add agents.Need scale? Definitely add agents. A recent paper, “Towards a Science of Scaling Agent Systems” (December…

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The ABC’s of How to Use AI Effectively

Dan — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

In a recent Microsoft blog, a new study with over 4,000 business leaders was conducted to try and grapple with the question of how people are using AI today effectively. Engineers and leaders around the world are attempting to create scalable and replicable success paths for integrating AI into their workflow. AI is the single largest…

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Finding Purpose Through Service: My Experience as a World Relief Philanthropy Ambassador

Olivia — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:31:01 +0000

One of the things I love about working for IntelliTect is our commitment to purposeful generosity. So when I saw the opportunity to be a philanthropy ambassador for one of the non-profits we support, I decided to go for it. I selected World Relief because I had volunteered with them in the past, and having that background…

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Key Takeaways from the AWS Outage

Reese — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:21:46 +0000

Today’s major outage of AWS, centered around DNS resolution and an underlying internal subsystem responsible for monitoring the health of EC2 network load balancers, caused many major services to be down resulting in end-users being directly impacted. Remediation was delayed because support case creation was also affected through the AWS Support Center or the Support API.…

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Reimagining Utility Bill Delivery with Scalable PDF Rendering for Avista

Allen — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Background Avista Utilities, a regional energy company with a legacy of innovation, serves customers across the Pacific Northwest. Known for its forward-thinking approach to energy delivery and customer service, Avista sought to modernize its billing infrastructure. The company turned to IntelliTect to help them to design and implement a performant, cloud-native solution capable of handling…

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Paving the Way for Renewable Innovation: Seamless Transition to Remote Control Systems

Allen — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Background A forward-thinking company specializing in modular, hexagonal-shaped solar pavers combines renewable energy generation with innovative safety features such as LED lighting and heating elements. These pavers transform roadways and foot traffic areas into multi-functional surfaces that produce energy while enhancing safety and utility. With a focus on sustainable solutions, the company sought to modernize…

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Modernizing Meter Data Management for Future Growth

Brian — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Background A global leader in energy and water resource management sought to modernize its meter data infrastructure to improve scalability and flexibility. With thousands of employees and a commitment to innovation, the organization delivers cutting-edge solutions that optimize the delivery and use of energy and water. To stay ahead of evolving market demands, they launched…

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Accelerating Accessibility: AI-Powered PowerPoint Remediation for Career and Technical Education

Clayton — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Background iCEV, a leader in Career and Technical Education (CTE) for over 40 years, provides educators and students with a comprehensive online platform offering curriculum across agricultural science, health science, business, law enforcement, and more. With multimedia lessons, customizable courses, and industry-backed certifications, iCEV equips students with the skills they need for workforce success. To…

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Enhancing Enterprise Integrations at Consolidated Edison with Event-Driven Logging & Monitoring

Dan — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Background Consolidated Edison (ConEd) services over 10 million customers including electric, gas, and steam services. Having been in the business for over 200 years, the company partners with a vast network of vendors to provide quality service – from customer billing to business operations. The integration team plays a critical role in managing the transmission…

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How the Top 5% Succeed in GenAI: A Guide to Beating the Odds

Clayton — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000

In today’s rapidly evolving environment, cutting through the AI hype machine to distinguish between genuine breakthroughs and mere distortion can be a formidable task. Are we on the cusp of an economic bubble or the dawn of true Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)? While opinions abound, the most reliable insights often emerge from major research institutions…

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From Beethoven to Butterflies: The Story Behind AIS Images

Grant Erickson — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:26:47 +0000

For those of you who know me, I’m a geek at heart who loves to write code. At this stage of my career, I mostly focus on IntelliTect’s core business needs, but coding still calls to me and I love spending an evening creating something beautiful from code. As you (likely) know, the AI revolution…

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Using Photo Forensics to Spot AI-Generated Images

Kevin Bost — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:34:16 +0000

Recently, our team at Intellitect launched AIS Images, a curated library of AI-generated visuals. The platform gives designers easy access to high-quality, professionally styled images designed for real-world use in presentations, campaigns, websites, and more. Read more HERE. To promote the launch, we ran a fun challenge on social media:We shared a set of images, told…

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The Accidental Image Library: A Story of Curiosity, Creativity, and 100,000 AI-Generated Pictures

Clayton — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Earlier this year, we got to indulge two of our favorite things: supporting the arts and technology to build cool things. We built the Audience Interactive System (AIS) to power the Spokane Symphony’s ‘Beethoven vs A.I.’ performance. The goal was to create a truly immersive experience, blending a classical art form with cutting-edge tech to…

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IntelliTect Achieves Microsoft Specialization: Migrate Enterprise Applications to Azure

Holly King — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000

When you trust a partner to move your enterprise applications to the cloud, you deserve confidence that your systems are in the hands of proven experts. The Microsoft Specialization for Migrate Enterprise Applications recognizes partners who consistently deliver complex migrations with precision and care. For our clients, this specialization means you gain a team dedicated…

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Building Smarter Software with Consumer-Grade AI

Meg — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000

AI is everywhere, but is it really changing how we build software? Sure, it’s making developers faster, powering chatbots that can answer questions like a real person, and helping users find information faster than ever. But here’s the question I keep asking myself: What new things can we actually build with general, consumer-grade AI tools? Let…

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Enhancing VR Training Platform with Modern Web Solutions

Rob McFarland — Wed, 28 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Background The client is global leader in public safety technology, providing an ecosystem of devices and applications designed to improve safety and efficiency for law enforcement and public safety professionals. With a strong commitment to innovation, they continue to push boundaries by integrating cutting-edge technology into their products and services. As part of their training…

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How IntelliTect Supported WaterStreet’s Reporting and Data Migration Initiatives

Rob McFarland — Wed, 21 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Background WaterStreet Company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Kalispell, Montana, is a team of property and casualty insurance industry experts dedicated to transforming operations for P&C carriers, MGAs, insurtechs, and startups. Their cloud-based insurance administration platform, powered by Microsoft Azure, is complemented by a suite of back-office services, offering a one-stop-shop solution to help…

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Optimizing Cabinetry Operations with Advanced Software Solutions

Chris — Wed, 14 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Background Cabinets Plus is a trusted provider of custom cabinetry and countertop solutions, offering design, assembly, and installation services for kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Founded in 2015 by three lifelong friends, the company began in a garage and has grown to a 5,500-square-foot showroom in Spokane, WA. As a one-stop shop for affordable, high-quality remodeling…

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Upgrading a Ticketing Platform for Improved Performance and Maintainability

Rob McFarland — Wed, 07 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Background A ticketing system of a leading company in the hospitality and events industry, offers a robust event ticketing platform designed to simplify event management while keeping costs low for organizers. platform offers a robust event ticketing platform designed to simplify event management while keeping costs low for organizers. With features like mobile ticket scanning, interactive…

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