July 9th, 2024

Culture Series: Feedback

Nearshore dev agencies make a point of highlighting that there are cultural similarities between the US and Latin America. They’re not wrong. But glossing over the cultural differences can lead to problems down the road.

July 2nd, 2024

Why Home Challenges Are My Go-To for Spotting Developer Talent

Let's be honest, interviewing developers can feel like a guessing game sometimes. We put them on the spot with whiteboard challenges, expecting them to write flawless code under pressure. But here's the thing: that's not how developers actually work, right? Most of the time, they're collaborating, using resources, and iterating on solutions – not coding in isolation under a giant spotlight.

June 25th, 2024

How to vet a dev shop if you’re non-technical

If you’re non-technical and need to build a technical product, hiring a dev shop is a tempting option. But, as a non-technical founder, you still need to have a strategy for evaluating who you want to work with.

June 18th, 2024

Unit Tests vs E2E Tests: Building Blocks vs User Journeys

In the world of software development, testing is of prime importance. But with so many testing approaches, it can be tricky to know which one to use and when. Here, we'll go through the key differences between unit tests and end-to-end (E2E) tests, helping you choose the right tool for the job.

June 11th, 2024

Breaking the Silence: Engaging Quiet Dev Teams in Meetings

Meeting dynamics can be tough. Every tech lead, product manager, and scrum master has struggled to get people to participate consistently. So what do you when you have a quiet dev or, worse yet, a quiet dev team?

June 4th, 2024

Work-life balance, avoiding the burnout

Let's be real, the developer life can be awesome. We're constantly learning new stuff, building cool things, basically coding ninjas with superpowers. But with great power comes great responsibility, right? The responsibility to take care of ourselves and avoid turning into burnt-out developers.

May 28th, 2024

Build, Build, and... Build?

So you’re starting to build a digital product. Early on, it’s all about coding, creating, and executing. But at some point other considerations start to creep in.

May 21st, 2024

Why Backlog Refinement Meetings Matter

Software development can feel like an epic quest – tackling bugs, building features, writing documentation, designing architecture. What happens when your team gets into the battle without preparation? 

May 14th, 2024

Why Time Zones Matter

Nearshore dev agencies routinely highlight one of the most important differences between nearshore and offshore: the time zone. But why does it really matter?

May 7th, 2024

Daily Standups: A Real-Life Example

Standups are so blended into our daily work and processes that it's easy to underestimate the value they bring to software development teams. This is true until you experience the pain of not having them.

April 30th, 2024

The LATAM Startup Dev

Every tech startup faces the same age old problem: hiring tech talent is hard. Really hard. The question of where to find good developers in LATAM always comes up. But it’s not just about where. First, you need to know what you should be looking for.

April 23rd, 2024

Strategy Design Pattern

Designing a code architecture that can adapt to constant changes can be challenging. The Strategy Design Pattern can help you to switch service providers on the fly while keeping your core code untouched.

December 4th, 2023

Dev Shops vs Freelancers vs Hiring

When you need to bring technical talent to your startup, you can choose between using a dev shop, finding a freelancer, or hiring an employee. So what’s the right choice?

November 20th, 2023

What a feasibility assessment can tell you about a dev shop

Before you hand over your build reqs to a dev shop and get neck deep in bills, you need to know if the dev shop can live up to their hype. Here’s how you can find out.

November 13th, 2023

No, you don't need money for your startup idea

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you need capital to launch your startup. You most likely don't. Here are a few low-cost ways to get started.

November 6th, 2023

What a dev shop can and can't do

As startups search for product market fit, dev shops can be an asset as long as they stick with what they know.

October 30th, 2023

How to choose the right dev shop for staff aug

From small shops to global corporations, there are thousands of agencies that will offer to fill your need for a developer. So how can you know who is any good at staff aug?

October 22nd, 2023

What being cheap means for a startup

We’ve all heard that time is money, but for a startup, money is time. Why spending less will make or break you.