Introduction to Node.js: What Type of Language is JavaScript?
Jamison Prianos, Accusoft Software Development Manager, SaaS This post is part of a blog series that provides an introductory overview of Node.js. To start at the beginning, read Part 1: What Makes Node So Popular? Today’s post will discuss some of the characteristics of JavaScript as a language. For those of us who started programming […]
PrizmDoc Helps Cornerstone Discovery Enhance Application Functionality
When attorneys prepare for a case, they have to collect, examine, and manage an abundance of electronically stored information (ESI) that is taken from different outlets like emails and other online accounts. This process is called eDiscovery, and it is vital for lawyers to have an efficient eDiscovery solution that allows them to maintain compliance […]
Building the Next Generation of InsurTech Solutions
Although often considered a bit old fashioned, the insurance industry has made great strides in recent years to adapt to the changing needs of its customers. The latest generation of insurance customers expects faster service, better support, and more options from providers. Given these pressures, it’s no surprise that InsurTech developers have found ample opportunities […]
Extending the Benefits of Digital Document Management
Banks and financial technology (fintech) companies commonly use document life-cycle management solutions to make their back-office functions run more smoothly. To take full advantage of these systems, organizations must be able to transform documents into a format they can work with.
Improve OCR Performance and Accuracy Using Image Dropout
Forms dropout is a vital tool for document processing applications. In most cases, dropout involves the removal of pre-printed content from a scanned image, such as graphics, logos, picture areas, or form field lines, leaving behind whatever data was added to the form. By isolating the document template’s entered text, an optical character recognition (OCR) […]
Get Up and Running Faster with Barcode Xpress
Barcodes remain the basis for product identification and tracking, improving both operational insight and the end-user experience. From common applications in grocery stores to more advanced deployments in warehouses, legal firms, and even post-secondary schools, barcodes are the ubiquitous bridge between digital and physical environments. As noted by Forbes, emerging pandemic pressures have precipitated the […]
Getting Under the Hood with PrizmDoc Viewer
Adding viewing and document conversion capabilities to an application can be a daunting task, especially when a development team is facing resource constraints and a tight schedule. That’s why many developers turn to API-based viewing integrations like Accusoft PrizmDoc Viewer instead of building those features from the ground up. By leveraging the versatile power of […]
Is UX on Board the Scrum Train?
Joshua Candamo, Ph.D., Accusoft QA Manager Welcome aboard the Scrum train. My name is Scrum Master Sam, and I am the conductor of this train. I trust you will be happy traveling with us for the next two weeks. I hope you enjoyed your stay in our state-of-the-art facilities at the Backlog train station. On […]
Estimating Release Tasks Reported Times with Jira REST APIs
Jira REST APIs are used to interact with the Jira server for several purposes. Basically, they provide access and interaction with features like issues and workflows. In this blog, we are interested in sharing how to query epics, stories, and access logged work time to provide a way to estimate the time for release tasks […]
How can I verify that the services are running and healthy on a headless server?
Question How can I verify that the services are running and healthy on a headless server? Answer You can use curl to make some simple GET requests to the endpoints that report service health: curl -s http://localhost:18681/PCCIS/V1/Service/Current/Info curl -s http://localhost:3000/health curl -s http://localhost:3000/servicesConnection If curl is unavailable you can use wget: wget -qO- <URL>
The C++ STL: How to Harness Its Power
Sometimes, as a software engineer, one has to deal with code we would rather not. “What were they thinking?” is a common sentiment. In my experience, this seems to be more exacerbated in C++, where it’s much easier to do the wrong thing and re-implement something ourselves instead of using what’s available to us by […]
Native Rendering With New Microsoft Office Conversion (MSO)
Native rendering is essential in several industries. When it comes to sharing documents, the variety of applications needed to view each file can be overwhelming. Companies that use an advanced document viewing tool have the capability to share files with ease, switching between formats like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint effortlessly. However, near-native rendering can often […]