Full-stack
My Week With GitHub Copilot: AI Pair Programming Review
Does GitHub Copilot speed up daily work? Are the AI suggestions valid? Is it worth the cost? We answer these questions and...
Rafael Goulart
Senior Full-stack Developer
The Scalable Path Blog
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Hiring
7 Qualities That Differentiate a Great Programmer From a Good Programmer
The best developers don’t just write solid code but have important intangible traits that set them apart from the...
Project Management
A Guide to Managing Remote Software Development Teams [Updated 2022]
As more tech companies embrace remote and hybrid work options, new challenges emerge for managers who want to build culture and cohesion among remote software development teams. In this guide, we explore the foundational aspects that successfully drive remote teams....
Hiring
How to Improve Your Developer Interviews (and Make Hiring Easier)
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.
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Supporting the Fight Against Climate Change
Since 2021, Scalable Path made the decision to donate 10% of our profits to climate change. And as of Spring 2022, we are officially a carbon-neutral company. You can read more about why we choose to donate to organizations like these and what we aim to achieve through strategic giving.
Full-stack
Building a GraphQL API with TypeScript + Node.js [Full-stack Tutorial Part 1]
Learn how to build a GraphQL API in a Node.js back-end using TypeScript in part one of this full-stack app tutorial.
Pedro Manfroi
Full-stack
GraphQL API Integration for Full-Stack Apps with PostGraphile [Tutorial Part 2]
In part two of this tutorial series, we look at the key features of GraphQL and how to integrate it with PostGraphile to enhance the back-end of our full-stack application.
Pedro Manfroi
Hiring
Why Companies Should Embrace Remote Work [New Statistics 2022]
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...
Damien Filiatrault
Founder & CEO
React
Context API vs Redux: Managing Data Flow Through Nested Components in React
Redux or Context API: which tool is better for React state management? In this article, we dig into how each tool manages data flow through React nested components....
Andy Fernandez
For Freelancers
How to Prepare for a Technical Interview
Whether you have an opportunity lined up or are merely considering a career change, you’ll need to know how to properly prepare for technical interviews. Not only are you competing against the test, but also the other applicants who are taking it, so it is essential to stand out and perform...
Kevin Dawe
Product Owner
iOS
Creating iOS Custom Views in UIKit
I first started working with iOS fresh out of university. Working with an unfamiliar platform and programming language was challenging. What really made me nervous, was the designs coming from the creative team. I know a great design can breathe new life into a website, but unique high concept designs often require the creation of...
Andres Canal
Senior Full-stack Mobile Developer
JavaScript
Getting Started With TypeScript
Clocking in at over 20 years old, JavaScript is one of the elder statesmen of the programming world. It’s also, according to developer community HackerRank, 2018’s most popular programming language. This longevity, driven by continued demand for web apps, has put the spotlight...
Juan Pablo Rivillas
Senior Full-stack Node.js Developer
Project Management
How to Write an Effective Product Requirements Document
Any aspiring product owner looking to build a great software product could be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed. A quick Google search turns up a lot of conflicting, dated examples for a product requirements document. People used to follow Waterfall model and define everything their software...
Damien Filiatrault
Founder & CEO
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