Software Development
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Understand the Why
Discover how asking ‘Why?’ before starting any tech project can align our efforts with our company’s goals, transforming our approach to innovation and ensuring every line of code delivers real value.
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Agile, AI, and Low-Code: Tech at PAKCon 2023
Missed PAKCon? Here are 3 tech talks that share a commonly overlooked truth: Technology isn’t an end by itself but rather an instrument to accomplish business goals
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Who Needs a Frontend Framework?
Does React or Angular solve problems or create new ones? What’s more important: DX or UX? And which tool should you use? Our frontend developers weigh in
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To Monolith or Not to Monolith?
Stephan Schulze, Project A’s CTO, offers advice on when startups should migrate to microservices
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Engineer your engineering team
Our open-source tool, Velojiraptor, helps portfolio companies introduce KPIs into the software development process and boost developers’ productivity. Give it a spin!
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Set and measure the right OKRs for developers
While marketing, HR, and business development departments are avid followers of OKRs, engineering teams can also benefit from setting goals
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How we helped build a 5x unicorn
Project A has been investing in Trade Republic since its series A round — both financially and as an operational partner. Our Tech team spent two years supporting the firm, delivering a web app and several backend services that have helped it evolve from a startup into a major European player
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Conway’s Law in Action
Are you leading a tech team but never heard about Conway’s law? A quick intro to one of the fundamental principles of tech organizations
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5 signs you need a QA specialist
Project A’s QA Analyst highlights the typical signs that indicate it’s time to add a dedicated QA expert to your team
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Forget the CLI — how to master Git in the IDE
Typing hard-to-memorize commands might make you feel like a movie hacker, but there’s a better way: Learn how to use Git in the IDE
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Stop guestimating — measure development KPIs
What do software engineering teams that achieve exceptional operational performance have in common?
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GitHub Copilot will (not) take your job
An AI pair programmer or a glorified autocomplete engine? We took GitHub Copilot for a coding spin to explore the pros, cons, and long-term effects
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The real cost of code debt
Code quality tools deliver peace of mind and help you pay off your technical debt
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Unleash your inner DevOps
Let developers in your engineering team deploy changes to production, and you’ll achieve much more than a harmonious working environment
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Say goodbye to dependency hell, supply chain attacks, and performance issues
Package managers are lifesavers — until a dubious developer decides to inject malicious code into their open-source library. Tips, resources, and best practices that will help you build safer, more stable, and performant apps