by Damon Schopen | Oct 23, 2026 | Custom Software
When a growing technology company asked Port Light to fix problems and add features to its customer dashboard, the work seemed straightforward. But as we got to know the software, a bigger challenge came into view: the system was making it harder to improve the...
by Damon Schopen | Aug 1, 2026 | Custom Software
Over the past year, we’ve seen incredible progress in AI-powered software development. The promise is compelling. Describe the application you want, answer a few questions, and watch AI build it for you. Platforms like Bubble.io and other AI-assisted development tools...
by Damon Schopen | Jun 6, 2026 | Custom Software
The year is 2026. A business owner has an idea. A platform promises they can build software without developers. AI will generate the screens. AI will create the workflows. AI will write the logic. The future has arrived. Three months later, the app is 80% complete....
by Damon Schopen | May 2, 2026 | Custom Software
Most software teams don't fail because of bad code.They fail because of a lack of direction.I still write code occasionally. But it's one of the least valuable things I can do for a growing business. The real value isn't building features. It's deciding what shouldn't...
by Damon Schopen | Apr 17, 2026 | Custom Software
After 20 years of building software, I’ve seen projects go incredibly well… and I’ve seen them stall out, drag on, or fail spectacularly. There are a lot of reasons software projects struggle, but one reason shows up again and again: Overplanning. That might sound...
by Damon Schopen | Jul 23, 2025 | Custom Software
Intro When your digital platform isn’t working quite right, it’s easy to assume a complete overhaul is the only option. But what if a thoughtful analysis could reveal that you don’t need to start from scratch? At Port Light Technology, we specialize in helping...
