{"id":12639,"date":"2020-01-02T09:37:12","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T15:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/?p=12639"},"modified":"2020-01-02T13:15:17","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T19:15:17","slug":"10-most-popular-articles-of-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/10-most-popular-articles-of-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"10 most popular articles of 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-725\" alt=\"Education\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Education.jpg\" width=\"76\" height=\"100\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>Summary: As we start 2020, let\u2019s take a look back at the most popular articles published on this blog over the last year. Learn about dashboard best practices, CIO challenges, low-code development, and much more.<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"20161219\"><\/a><!--more--><br \/>\nAs we say goodbye to 2019, let\u2019s take a look back at the last year. Over the last 12 months, we\u2019ve explored topics surrounding a few common themes: Emerging technologies, low-code development, trends, analytics, and IT challenges. We\u2019ve looked at:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list colored\">\n<li>Executive dashboard best practices<\/li>\n<li>How to find the best low-code platform<\/li>\n<li>Challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise software trends<\/li>\n<li>and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In case you missed any of them, let\u2019s take a look back at some of the most popular articles. As determined by readers of this blog, here are 10 of the most popular posts published on this blog over the last year. I hope you find them interesting:<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Spreadsheet to web app'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/how-to-turn-a-spreadsheet-into-a-web-app-in-3-minutes-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">How to turn a spreadsheet into a web app in 3 minutes<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nI\u2019ve mentioned the dangers of spreadsheet misuse on many occasions and explained why it\u2019s so important to put spreadsheet data into a database. In this video, we show you how to convert your spreadsheets into web apps. In just three minutes, we take you from a spreadsheet to a fully-functioning web application running over that data.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Mobile App Chart'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/the-mobile-app-comparison-chart-hybrid-vs-native-vs-mobile-web\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">The Mobile App Comparison Chart: Hybrid vs. Native vs. Mobile Web (2019 Update)<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nAs mobile apps grow in the business world, companies face a problem: Misconceptions still surround mobile app development. Many businesses venture into mobile app development without truly understanding the difference between each approach. Others enter the mobile app world with false beliefs about the pros and cons of each method\u2026that could cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars. To help clear up confusion, we\u2019ve created a handy comparison chart to help you understand which mobile app approach is right for you.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Pros cons low code'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/pros-and-cons-of-low-code-development-platforms\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">Pros and cons of low-code development platforms<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nA growing trend, low-code development claims to address many of the common challenges facing businesses today. But, how accurate are these claims? In this article, we take a realistic look at low-code platforms\u2013exploring the pros and cons.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Web Dev Principles'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/7-principles-of-modern-web-application-development-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">7 principles of modern web application development<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nDriven in part by recent trends, web application development has changed over the past few years. Development principles that applied in the past no longer make sense, while new ones have sprung up. In this article, we explore the principles that modern web developers must follow when building successful applications.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'CIO Challenges 2020'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/7-challenges-facing-cios-and-it-leaders-in-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">7 challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders in 2020<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nAs technology evolves at an ever-increasing pace, it brings major challenges to the IT department. Modern CIOs and IT leaders must recognize and prepare for these challenges if they hope to remain competitive in the coming years. What challenges can we expect in 2020? In this article, we examine 7 challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Software trends'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/enterprise-software-trends-that-cios-cant-ignore-in-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">Enterprise Software Trends that CIOs Can\u2019t Ignore in 2019<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nEnterprise software is evolving faster than ever, and plays a critical role in all aspects of a business. It\u2019s an area that CIOs and IT leaders must constantly monitor. So, where is enterprise software headed in the near future? In this article, we explore 6 trends to watch.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Elements of reporting'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/6-essential-elements-of-great-enterprise-reporting-software\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">6 essential elements of modern enterprise reporting software<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nWhat do you look for in a reporting tool? Obviously, the requirements vary by company, but I believe that certain elements are essential in a good reporting tool. In this article, we explore 6 essential elements you should look for in any good reporting solution.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Low code questions'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/how-to-find-the-best-low-code-development-platform-ask-these-9-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">How to find the best low-code development platform: Ask these 9 questions<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nA growing trend, low-code development claims to address many of the common challenges facing businesses today. But, how do you choose the best platform for your business? How can you avoid surprises or \u201cgotchas\u201d when selecting a tool? In this article, we explore 9 questions to ask before choosing a low-code tool.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Dashboard best practices'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/executive-dashboard-best-practices-7-rules-to-follow\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">Executive dashboard best practices: 7 rules to follow<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nExecutive dashboards help business leaders get a clear view of their organizations at a glance. But, not all dashboards are created equal. How can you create effective dashboards for your executives? In this article, we explore a few best practices to follow when creating dashboards.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'IT trends 2019'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/5-it-trends-to-watch-in-2019-and-beyond\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">5 IT trends to watch in 2019 and beyond<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nAs technology evolves at an ever-increasing pace, it brings major changes to the IT department. In this era, the IT department moves from a back-office function to a true business partner. What trends are driving this change, and how must your IT department adapt? In this article, we examine 5 trends to watch in the near future.<\/p>\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<p>So there you have it. These are the 10 of the most popular articles from this blog over the past year, as determined by readers. Thank you once again for taking the time to read this blog over the past year. I hope you&#8217;ve found the articles helpful. As always, feel free to reach out and let me know if there are any topics you would like to see me cover on this blog.<\/p>\n<div id=\"sendgrid_nlvx_widget-2\" class=\"widget widget_sendgrid_nlvx_widget\" style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;width: auto;text-align: center;background-color: #edeff4;border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"font-size: 18px;margin-top: 28px;font-weight: 400;margin-bottom:25px\">If you enjoyed this article, sign up for email updates<\/h3>\r\n<p>Sign up below, and we'll notify you of new blog articles via email. We value your privacy and will never share or sell your information. 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