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Project Management
How to Write Technical Documentation for Software Projects
There are many types of documentation in the software world. Of these, technical documentation is one of the most frequently neglected....
Hiring
The Cost of Hiring Pre-vetted Software Developers in Latin America
Latin America has entered the global competition of technical talent in recent years and for good reason. With thriving tech industries, large talent pools and proximity to the US, the region offers many benefits for those looking to extend their software teams....
Hiring
How to Hire a Software Developer: A Complete Guide
The demand for freelance software developers is at an all-time high, making it especially difficult to find and hire the best people right now. Needless to say, getting the right people onto your team is a necessary challenge, and it all boils down to the effectiveness of your hiring strategy.
JavaScript
Is Svelte the Future of JavaScript Frameworks?
In an era where everyone is looking at performance, accessibility, and developer experience, there’s a new contender in the JavaScript ecosystem that promises to deliver all of these through a radical new approach to building apps: Svelte....
Backend
Getting Started with Test-Driven Development [and Key Benefits]
Test-Driven Development: should you try it? Michel Sabchuk shares why he loves this process, the benefits that TDD can provide and how to implement it on your next project.
Michel Sabchuk
Senior Full-stack Python Developer
Mobile
Flutter vs React Native: Where Is Cross-Platform App Development Headed?
Should you choose Flutter or React Native for your next project? Here’s how these frameworks compare for cross-platform development.
Will Eizlini
Hiring
Why Tech Companies Should Embrace a Remote Workforce
Working remotely is on the rise not just because it’s more cost-effective, but because of its clear benefits to productivity and increased access to talent. The leap from in-house to a remote workforce can be unnerving for many, but embracing a few key ideas can smooth the transition.
Damien Filiatrault
Founder & CEO
Backend
SQL vs NoSQL: Choosing a Database for Your Project
Choosing between a SQL vs NoSQL database is now an important technological decision for app developers, and recognizing when to use one over the other is an important skill to have. Beyond that, the choice of which type of database to use can determine whether a project will run smoothly or experience technical difficulties as it grows. Understanding the technical principles behind the two classes of databases and what sets them apart will help inform our future decisions.
John Kapantzakis
Senior Developer
Hiring
How to Interview Remote Developers: A Step-by-Step Guide
Knowing how to interview remote software engineers effectively is a critical step in choosing the right candidate to join your company. Hiring the wrong candidate can set your project back, eat into your bottom line, and frustrate your team. Here’s our step-by-step guide to conducting effective hiring interviews.
Guilherme Assemany
Technical Interviewer
Android
A Guide to Google’s Recommended Android Apps Architecture
One of the most important things to focus on before building a mobile application is what architecture you will use. Given the options available in 2021, how do you choose the right one for your Android project?
Abdurahman Adilovic
Senior Mobile Developer
Hiring
IT Staff Augmentation: How to Extend Your Software Team in 2022
Companies are now prioritizing cost-efficiency and agility as their top business objectives to stay ahead of constantly evolving requirements and maintain a competitive edge. For many, staff augmentation services may be a solution to help meet these goals.
Trevor Wencl
Software Architect
Project Management
The Ultimate Guide to Software Project Estimation
Estimating is, by definition, a guess about the future. The fact is that the majority of software projects aren’t delivered on time, run over budget, and end up with fewer features than originally planned. Over the past 10 years, we’ve developed a methodology that works.
Damien Filiatrault
Founder & CEO
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