Desktop Software Development Blog

Choosing a partner for a Microsoft Office add-in? We compared 10 development companies by Office.js and VSTO expertise, legacy migration, publishing, security, rates, and reviews, with a clear “best for” for each.

Compare nine Adobe FrameMaker alternatives for technical documentation, from Oxygen XML Editor, Paligo, and MadCap Flare to free and open-source options, and learn how to plan a migration or decide to extend FrameMaker instead.

This article compares FrameMaker and Word for technical documentation and explains the warning signs that Word is no longer keeping up with complex documentation needs. It also covers when FrameMaker or DITA makes sense, when other tools may be a better fit, and how to approach the move from Word.

Explore how AI is transforming technical writing in 2026. From drafting and editing to DITA conversion, localization, and documentation search. See where AI delivers value, why human review matters, and how to handle sensitive documentation securely.

Technical documentation becomes harder to manage as products, versions, teams, and content volumes grow. Explore the main types of technical documentation software and tools in 2026, their strengths and limitations, and when it makes sense to move from simple editors to structured enterprise documentation systems.

SolidWorks plugin costs vary widely, from simple automation scripts to advanced enterprise-integrated add-ins. Pricing depends on API integration depth, custom UI needs, geometry automation, and PDM/ERP connections. Learn what actually drives the cost and how to budget wisely for your project.

BIM or CAD? Learn the key differences for AEC projects, when CAD is enough, when BIM pays off, how the two work together, and how to choose a BIM service provider.

Custom Photoshop plugins help teams automate complex image workflows, connect Photoshop with DAM, PIM, ERP, and AI systems, and enforce brand and QA rules. This article explains when native tools are enough, when custom development makes sense, how UXP differs from CEP, and what affects plugin cost and ROI.

This article explores the differences between VSTO Web Add-ins and Office 365 Add-ins, comparing their features, deployment options, and suitability for various use cases in Microsoft Office development.

The article explains asynchronous programming as a way for programs to handle multiple tasks. It highlights how this approach prevents blocking, improves resource usage, and is especially useful for tasks involving external systems.