Software Project Estimation. Three words guaranteed to make anyone in software development shift uncomfortably in their seat. Until now. Over the past 10 years, our team has planned hundreds of development projects. As you’d expect, we’ve gotten better and better at it! Our Software Development Estimation Tool started life as a spreadsheet, before progressing into...
Estimating, Hiring, PlanningOne of the most important things you can do when approaching a data science project is really understand the dataset you’re working with as a first step. Without a proper data exploration process in place, it becomes much more challenging to identify critical issues or successfully carry out a deeper analysis of the dataset. What...
Data Science, EDA, Exploratory Data AnalysisIn 2021, Scalable Path made the decision to donate 10% of our profits to fight climate change. In this article, I’d like to share how and why we came to this decision in order to provoke others to think about doing something similar. Why we decided to donate Our decision to start donating was inspired...
Climate Change, DonatingMobile applications have traditionally been written in native languages. Lately, however, hybrid cross-platform frameworks have been gaining market share. The recent swell of React Native’s popularity has raised the question: should developers use React Native for mobile development instead of full native? In the last 4 years, React Native has grown to a community of...
Cross-platform frameworks, Mobile App Development, Native, React NativeThe sudden shift towards remote work is also accelerating a shift toward modern practices like staff augmentation. According to Deloitte’s 2020 study on the state of remote work, 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...
IT Staff Augmentation, Remote Developers, Staff AugmentationKnowing how to interview remote developers 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. Shannon Shaper, who helped fine-tune Google’s recruiting process, says that “hiring is the most important thing you’ll...
Interview Tips, Technical InterviewsThere was a time when SQL databases were the de-facto choice when developing a new application. In recent years, NoSQL databases have become a popular alternative. 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...
NoSQL, SQLThose who have worked in the software industry for a while have likely witnessed a project that went off the rails. Lack of vision, changing requirements, or an out-of-sync team is a surefire path to a fraught development process. Although there have been advances in approaches to project management within the industry, things still go...
Agile, Product Owner, Product Requirements Document, SoftwareLaunching new products and services is a risky endeavor. It’s hard to know whether your idea will take off. Deciding on what features to add is challenging as well since you lack user feedback. Whether you’ve secured funding or are simply investing your own time, it’s stressful thinking about when — and if — your...
Minimum Viable Product, MVP, Project ManagementIt’s no surprise that North American companies are starting to see the value in hiring software developers from Latin America. With thriving tech industries, large talent pools of skilled software developers, and proximity to the United States, the region offers many benefits for companies looking to outsource their software development teams through better, cost-effective hiring...
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