It could be argued that most developers who have worked with ruby on rails, might be interested in developing a specific gem to solve problems for their fellow developers. However, it’s not uncommon for developers to not know where to begin, or to not know where a gem is created
“Technical debt” is a term used in software development to describe delayed maintenance costs caused by initial tradeoffs between quality and speed. It’s a common metaphor on engineering teams as it makes the sometimes opaque costs of technical decisions easy to understand across the team. Technical debt functions just like
Pinterest began as a small startup website in 2010 with just a few thousand users. Since then, the visual bookmarking application has grown into a tech powerhouse with 400+ million monthly users, serving over 200 billion pins scattered across 4 billion boards and counting. No small feat for a company
Some executive-level roles are difficult to define from an outsider’s perspective. Two positions that can be difficult to distinguish are that of the VP of Engineering and the CTO. As a growing company or aspiring IT executive, you need to know: What is the difference between a VP and a
A much-anticipated part of every developer’s year is attending tech conferences. Countless conventions, expos, seminars, and summits are held across the globe every year to bring professionals together. These massive gatherings are opportunities to network, learn from peers and industry leaders, and spotlight up-and-coming technology expected to disrupt the tech
Modern companies need in-house tech expertise now more than ever. When your organization realizes the need to hire a new developer, you likely hope to onboard a qualified individual and start tapping into their IT skills as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the hiring process is not always that efficient. Finding
For many, finding dedicated developers has never been a simple task. When your in-house talent is pushed to their limits, turning to outside specialists is the next best option when hiring developers. However, many companies still struggle to determine how they will meet their demands for new IT talent. To
Here at Rootstrap, we help our clients reach their business goals by developing high-quality, performant, and scalable software solutions. To achieve this, our team continuously focuses on improving all aspects of our processes, through several initiatives across all company departments. In this article, we will examine why documentation is vital
At the beginning of a project, a roadmap is put in place to determine budget and time constraints, as well as any necessary features needed during the product development process. New feature requests often come from an apps’ final users, but if a product is not in production yet, new
The invention of smartphones and tablets has revolutionized how people go about their every day-to-day life. One study conducted by the Pew Research Center recently discovered that over 5 billion people worldwide own mobile devices. That number is expected to continue to rise sharply over the coming years. With so
