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Inspired by Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist “Everything that happens once can never happen again. But everything that happens twice will surely happen a third time.” At first glance, this quote feels philosophical. But in reality, it is deeply practical, especially for project managers. In projects, nothing happens “just once”. Every repeated issue, delay, or success is a signal. - The first time something happens, it may be an accident. - The second time, it becomes a pattern. - The third time, it becomes predictable—unless we act. What This Means in Project Management Project management is not just about plans and tools, it is about recognizing patterns early. - First occurrence > Observation - Second occurrence > Warning - Third occurrence > Failure of learning Successful project managers break cycles before the third time. Connecting the Quote to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) 1. Requirements Gathering: The Cost of Repeated Assumptions First time: - Requirements w...

In today’s world, application development is no longer about building isolated systems. Most modern applications are created by integrating with existing enterprise systems, data sources, and workflows. As a result, API-centric development has become a core skill for developers. GIS applications are no different. In fact, GIS delivers its real value when it moves beyond maps and becomes part of the enterprise decision-making ecosystem. Modern Application Development Is Integration-Driven Most organizations already have mature systems in place: ERP, CRM, asset management, finance, and operational databases. New applications are expected to seamlessly work with these systems rather than replace them. This reality has shifted the focus from UI-heavy development to: - Strong and scalable APIs - Secure data exchange - Reusable services - Workflow-based integrations APIs are now the backbone of modern application architecture. Why Developers Must Think API-First For developers, e...