Nearshore Software Development (How to Get Started)
Many companies in the US and Europe have embraced the idea of outsourcing their software development to nearshore destinations – instead of offshoring to Asia or hiring locally. This is a great way to find the right talent at affordable rates while maintaining the...
What is Nearshore Outsourcing? (Pros & Cons, 6 Best Practices)
Nearshore outsourcing offers a compelling alternative to traditional offshoring models. You get the benefits of geographical proximity, cost savings, and easy access to skilled talent, to name a few. Many businesses from the United States, Western Europe, and...
10 Questions to Help Choose a Software Development Company
Knowing how to choose a software development company to partner with can be daunting. A software development partner can offer key strategic advantages over in-house development (learn more here). But choosing the wrong partner is a real risk. Nobody embarks on a...
Coding with Confidence: Best Practices for Writing Clean and Maintainable Code
In the world of software development, writing clean and maintainable code is crucial. Clean code not only makes your codebase more readable and understandable but also enhances collaboration among developers and reduces the chances of introducing bugs. Adopting a...
Software Documentation, the Value of Fit-For-Purpose Documentation
The long-term trend toward Agile project management places a huge premium on eliminating wasteful overhead. Projects are moving faster than ever, and it’s easy to label documentation as a workflow that produces little value compared to producing more quality code. In...
Time to wind up the gender gap in the tech industry
Despite decades of progress towards workplace equality, women remain woefully underrepresented in the world’s technology workforce. Just 23% of the people working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) roles worldwide are female, and women hold...
The Pros and Cons of Microservices
In today’s tech jargon, a common word you may hear is microservice. It’s a word that can be meaningful but hard to implement or understand in depth. Don’t trust me? Well, let’s warm up. Let’s start here: what is a microservice? Most people will simply state...
What is Application Security Testing and How Does it Work?
As businesses continue to move into a more digital-first environment, it becomes increasingly important for IT departments and engineers to secure data and ensure a safe, controlled environment in which to conduct business. In fact, 76% of businesses have at least one...