Software quality is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of software development; in 2020, the Consortium for Information & Software Quality (CISQ) reported that the impact of poor software quality was around $2.08 trillion to US businesses. The good news is with the implementation of a few software quality metrics
When you register a model in your Django admin page it automatically matches each of the model’s fields to a widget so you can input data and manage instances of the models easily from the Django admin panel. Most of the time the default widgets are enough but in some
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
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
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
Duolingo came on the scene in 2011 operating as a teach and translate language learning app. It has since transformed into a $700+ million business, and become the first EdTech app to top $140 Million in annual revenue. Pretty good numbers, for a language learning app that still doesn’t charge
Since Uber’s first ride request in 2010, the tech giant’s innovative engineers have revolutionized the rideshare industry. Fast forward to 2021, and withstanding a global pandemic, the company is now valued at over $15 billion. These are impressive numbers for what started out as a simple idea that quickly became
