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 rest.
Damien Filiatrault
Founder & CEO
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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. The fast-paced nature of the industry leads to the conception that time spent documenting is time lost developing and delivering features. Over time, a development team’s documentation debt (a type of technical debt) can build to a point where the idea of tackling it…...
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?
Over the years, JavaScript development has gone through several paradigms: from raw AJAX in vanilla JS to a long reign of event-driven frameworks such as jQuery and Mootools, to the current state-driven approach of the current champions such as React, Vue, and Angular. But in an era where everyone is looking at performance, accessibility, and developer experience, there’s a new contender that promises to deliver…
Hiring
A Guide to Writing Job Descriptions to Attract Remote Developers
In a rapidly growing freelance industry, a job description is still the best way to find the right candidate. It’s how you write them that has changed. Here’s how to create a job description that gets noticed by top candidates.
Veronica Arreche
Head of Talent
React Native
React Native vs Native for Mobile App Development
Mobile 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 or native for mobile app development?
Fabio Ferreira
Senior Full-stack React Developer
Hiring
Why a Remote Workforce is a Good Idea for Business
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: The Difference Between Databases
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 Architecture for Android Apps
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
Staff Augmentation: How to Extend Your Software Team in 2021
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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