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Why Isn’t All Software Development Outsourced To Countries With Much Lower Labor Costs?
In my experience working with several startups and now consulting with established businesses, there are many reasons not to outsource software development. These are the most prominent ones I've seen: 1. Speed of Software Development Offshore talent needs particular...
Why You Should Consider Being A Lazy Product Manager
You Should Be Lazier As A Product Manager So you're telling me I need to do less, not more? But that doesn't make sense! We must tackle many more features, new clients, new needs, and requests ASAP! I can't be lazy as a product manager; I always need to be moving...
Can One Truly Be A Generalist Software Engineer?
Can You Be A Generalist Software Engineer Depends on your definition of a generalist. A sound software engineer can jump into any programming language, read the docs, and surmise how to approach the code if a generalist to you is the ability to write fundamental code...
Can A Person Be Both An Engineer & An Entrepreneur?
You Can Be An Engineer & An Entrepreneur Yes, you can be an entrepreneur and an engineer. The two things that I've experienced and seen that make it difficult are communication and social skills. Many engineers are naturally introverts because they spend their...
What Is The Best And Most Effective Way Of Learning JavaScript As An Introduction To Programming?
Best Way to Learn JavaScript One of the places I recommend to new developers is Online Video Tutorials & Training at Lynda.com's introduction to programming with JavaScript. It not only goes through programming fundamentals, but it teaches the program in its...
Coding with the Grip It and Rip It Mentality
What Is A Grip It and Rip It Mentality Several years ago, I used to play golf consistently. My friends and I would head out to the local course, and I would try to strategize every shot. However, my buddy Bill would walk up to the tee on every hole and yell, “Grip it...
Project Management, Tools & Processes
Invest in a Good Project Management System Having a good system for project management can save time and money on your projects, help you maintain a strong technical team, and ensure that you stay competitive by leveraging technology built to meet your needs. There’s...
A Day in the Life of Agile Project Management (In Small Business Setting)
Agile Project Management at Grata Software Here at Grata, our daily routines tend to change from day to day. However, depending on our primary role, there are similarities in what we do daily. Some processes are followed when managing an Agile project to keep projects...
How to Turn an Idea into an Application! Startup Part 2 of ….
Week Two of Application Building Welcome Back! I hope week one went well and you're excited to learn the steps to take to build your startup. To recap last week, We’ve validated the market, ensured we are okay with the existing competitors, and created a prototype!...
How to Turn an Idea into a Application! Startup Part 1 of ….
So, you’ve thought of the next best thing and you want to make a startup! You’ve thought long and hard about how this is the next unicorn and it’s going to take the world by storm! However, your idea is just that, it’s an idea. Now, how do you turn that idea into a...
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