This article is targeted to those who write any kind of backend code, no matter how experienced they are, whether they are fully backend or fullstack, or mostly frontend and write backend occasionally, and no matter which platform they use (Node.js, PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, .NET, Golang etc.). Here you will learn about the top… read more
If you regularly create digital products or whether you are just starting out, you probably know that building a successful digital product goes hand in hand with loyal user acquisition. Ultimately, you want them to invest in your product and thus be a source of income. Think about Slack, Spotify, Gmail, or Netflix. Do you… read more
Go is one of the youngest programming languages. It was created to meet the needs of programmers working on large projects. Thanks to its simple and modern structure, it has gained popularity among many large technology companies. What are the benefits of using Go and what are the biggest companies using Golang? Let’s find out!… read more
The rapid development of new technologies and the growing awareness of the importance of well-designed products means that there are more and more offers for UX designers in the IT industry. The names of these jobs are innumerable: UX designer, UX/UI designer, UX researcher, UX writer. That’s because the functionality of created solutions concerns not… read more
It seems obvious that if you want to create an application, you need to hire programmers, i.e. a software outsourcing company. However, there is a different approach – you can opt for a digital product development company that will take care of the application development process comprehensively. In this article, we’ll compare these two types… read more
Flash Player, for about 20 years, has enabled weird websites, apps, games, videos, and other time-wasters to work, as you all designers, app developers and people of the internet know. Unfortunately, the time has come for Flash Player to retire. Abode will stop supporting it at the end of 2020. The reason behind this decision… read more
Designing a great front-end is a challenge. It is especially challenging given the fact that today’s modern web applications are quite complex due to high interactivity. Front-end frameworks and libraries have pushed things along a bit by simplifying development. Two of the most widely used front-end frameworks today and the choice you need to make… read more
Apple could care more about Progressive Web Apps, there’s no doubt about that. There’s not much documentation, the APIs are added slowly and most common things like Web App Manifest aren’t there for too long (at this point, I wonder if they will get there at all). On the other hand, PWAs are a thing…. read more
When you are an IT professional, you spend a lot of time on the internet – scrolling, reading, and looking for information on modern solutions and programming trends. So how do you feel about expanding your knowledge at conferences? If you enjoy attending professional events, you’ve got to read this article. We have prepared a… read more
Digital transformation is not just a fashionable topic of recent times. This is the reality of many companies that want to remain competitive and heed the voice of the consumer. Discover some examples of digital transformation and meet the companies which managed it well, helping them enter a new level of growth. What is digital… read more
The design process is not a rigid frame that always looks the same. By adapting it to the needs of specific projects, you can achieve the best results. A UX designer is the person who can help you with this. Before starting, it’s imperative to consider how to arrange all the work to achieve your… read more
It is said that the mobile application market began with the release of the first iPhone in 2007. Since then, smartphones and their software have been solving more and more human problems, changing our everyday life on a scale we couldn’t imagine in the past. In fact, we perform many of the most important activities… read more
Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. That’s why mobile applications are definitely worth investing in, as they can contribute to the promotion of the brand. How can you choose a mobile apps company, and what should you know in order to make a conscious decision? Why shouldn’t you give up mobile? Since… read more
Lots of things have happened in the JS world. As it’s coming to an end, I’ve been wondering if I missed out on any hot trends and projects this year. If you share my curiosity and would like to check if your impressions and predictions correspond with the actual global community trends, let’s take this… read more
Today’s article on Boston startups is dedicated to anyone close to IT, already operating or managing teams in the industry. Our aim was to collect and present current trends in businesses from the East Coast, so that you can keep up to date with what’s going on in digital transformations and innovative solutions in that… read more
Go is an interesting programming language written by Google’s employees that has existed on the market since 2009. When professionals are asked about Go, they usually mention: the speed of action, the maturity of standard libraries and the ease of learning, etc. By reading the countless advantages of a language, it is easy to convince… read more
It seems like everyone is talking about UX consulting nowadays. And no wonder, because it’s not just another buzzword in the IT world. It is essential to consider users and their needs when creating a product. That approach can decide whether your service or product will ultimately prove successful. At the very beginning, it is… read more
Building scalable web, desktop, and mobile applications will soon enable Brainhub to carve its way to lead at GoodFirms amongst the top JavaScript development service providers. View Brainhub’s GoodFirms‘ profile to know more about its’ mission and standard of working of the team to provide high-quality solutions. Who Are We? Founded in 2014 and headquartered… read more
The last two months of every year are not only the time for recaps and summing up successes and losses. It is also the right time to spare a moment for setting milestones, planning future investments and… choosing business events to attend next year. Global conferences are perfect for sharing innovative ideas and participating in… read more
IT outsourcing partnership is often seen as an opportunity to cut costs that empowers the focus on core projects, solving issues, and enhancing quality. This text complements the article “12 Keys to a Successful IT Outsourcing Relationship in 2019” recently published on our blog addressing the problem of IT outsourcing relationships: “(…) approximately every fifth… read more
Product managers are the guides who lead development teams to success. They surely work hard to boost management everyday, especially when working in the tech field. As you probably know, there’s a never-ending war on bugs in software development. What strategy do you have when it comes to terminating the bugs lurking inside your projects?… read more
It’s no secret that having a strong mobile presence is no longer optional. Worldwide, mobile devices have outgrown desktop use, and the trend toward mobile computing is transforming how organizations communicate with their customers, present their ideas, and reach their business goals. But simply deciding to establish a mobile presence is just the first step… read more
Currently, there is a massive selection of software development houses and IT companies creating web and mobile applications on the market. Each of these companies is actively looking for customers, presenting various creative offers and extending portfolios. Still, in this abundance, many business people have difficulty finding and choosing a reliable company with whom to… read more
It’s often said that great UX design is invisible because users tend to pay attention to design only when it makes their lives more difficult. However, behind every sleek product design that sparks joy and happiness in its users is a multitude of design decisions, each just as important as the other. For example, the… read more
Finding and retaining talented software developers—including web app developers—is a major cause for celebration for most companies. At least it should be because, at 13.2%, the tech sector has the highest turnover rate out of all business sectors, according to a report from LinkedIn. Opportunities abound for software developers Software developers don’t hesitate to pursue… read more
Thanks to modern technology, working remotely has never been easier. From web app developers to personal assistants, countless people all around the world are enjoying the perks of working from home. It’s estimated that the number of remote workers will equal, if not surpass, the number of workers who work from fixed office locations by… read more
JavaScript may be the most sought-after programming language when it comes to web app development at the moment, but that doesn’t mean there’s no time to have fun with it. We scoured the web in search of funny JavaScript libraries to brighten your day, and you’ll love what we found. Funny JavaScript libraries or frameworks?… read more
The demand for talented software engineers is relentless. According to an analysis by Michael Page, a specialist recruitment company, the top 5 most in-demand professions in the world are software engineers and web app developers, followed by electronics engineers, mechanical engineers, nurses, and doctors. “Software engineering remains one of the most prosperous careers out there,… read more
You know that the heart pumps blood carrying oxygen through vessels to other organs. Thanks to this process, the whole body works effectively and you may feel healthy and energetic. The same is with a Scrum sprint a vital, basic tool of a whole organism called Scrum. These short periods of time, within which the… read more
Do you sometimes wish the day had more than 24 hours? Most people do, but the inability to get things done in time often boils down to poor time management. The good news is that time management is now a bona fide industry, and there are countless apps and tools that can help you spend… read more
The world would be a very different place without software developers. But what does a software developer really do? Let’s explore this increasingly important profession to learn more about the day-to-day activities of software developers (including mobile app developers and web app developers), their skills, education, salary, job outlook, and more. What is software development?… read more
All humans make mistakes—even web app developers, mobile app developers, and other software developers. Sometimes, the mistakes software developers make are entirely inconsequential and easy to overlook, being minor annoyances at worse. Unfortunately, some mistakes have much bigger consequences and can even put people’s lives at risk. During the last few decades, the software testing… read more
IT outsourcing, such as the outsourcing of web app developers, mobile app developers, or the entire infrastructure and various associated services, has evolved from being a popular business strategy into a necessity that enables organizations to stay competitive in the global market by forging powerful alliances with various providers of IT services, known as vendors…. read more
Software development teams are not just developers and a CTO – they can be defined as tight knots of various skills crucial for a given phase of a project, possessed by various specialists. You cannot hope for any project to succeed when you do not have enough resources, can you? Well, it is time to… read more
According to Evans Data Corporation, the number of software developers is expected to reach 26.4 million by the end of 2019 and 27.7 million by 2023. Attracted by high salaries, plenty of job opportunities, and the chance to work on world-changing projects, junior software developers are united by their shared passion for technology and their… read more
Let’s face the facts. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution in the world of Agile frameworks. Choosing the right one for you can either increase the chance of your project’s success or throw roadblocks along the way. If you’d like to learn what the crucial aspects of Scrum and Kanban are when making a decision, this article… read more
If you want to make an impact on the world in the 21st century—with a business idea or some personal project—you need an online presence. But how much does it cost to build a website or web app? The truth is, the cost of building a website ranges from $0 to hundreds of thousands. Why?… read more
Many times I’ve heard about various laws in programming, so I did some research, trying to find as many of them as possible. I gathered not only empirical laws related strictly to coding but also to QA, UX, working regardless of the work type, and some laws of other areas of life which are in… read more
Technology progresses at such breakneck pace that keeping up with it requires dedicated and ongoing effort. Just because you know the ins and outs of Node JS development doesn’t mean that your current skill set will allow you to work on interesting projects a few years down the road—that’s how quickly things change in software… read more
In today’s world, there’s a seemingly endless selection of software applications to choose from. Consumers know this, and they refuse to settle for software that’s buggy and unreliable. Instead, they want software that’s been thoroughly tested to ensure that it’s functioning as intended and meeting all specified digital product design requirements, which is where the… read more
In some industries, such as construction and infrastructure, budget overruns have become so common that they are more or less expected. With IT systems becoming larger and more complex, IT leaders are finding it increasingly difficult to deliver large-scale IT projects on time and on value without blowing their budget. Many believe that fixed-price contracts… read more
There’s a good reason you keep hearing about Electron development: building apps with Electron is fast, efficient, and cost-effective. But what exactly can you build with Electron? To answer this question, we first need to take a quick dive into Electron and explain what makes it different from traditional desktop development technologies. Meet Electron! Developed… read more
A Product Owner vs Product Manager – What is the difference? Which one would be better and more important to achieve your goals? Which one would be more foundational and which one functional? Maybe the roles are equally vital to you now? As the project management methodologies are now understood and needed more than ever,… read more
A decade has passed since its initial release, and Node JS has already secured its place in the open source hall of fame. Used by everyone from Microsoft to PayPal to Netflix, the list of enterprise-level organizations that have implemented Node JS in recent years has grown considerably in size, and it is safe to… read more
React is a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It was conceived in 2011 by a Facebook software engineer, Jordan Walke, who wanted to combine the speed of JavaScript with new rendering approaches to make websites highly dynamic and responsive to user input. React JS has been an open-source project since 2013, and it’s… read more
No, you’re not imagining it, the look and feel of desktop applications have advanced leaps and bounds over the past several years, with more and more applications resembling modern websites than ever before. The technology behind this latest evolutionary step of desktop applications is called Electron, and this article is here to explain why you… read more
There are three models of outsourcing – nearshoring, offshoring and onshoring. One of them has been gaining particular popularity in recent years – offshoring. You might be wondering what offshore outsourcing is. Is it worth your attention? In today’s article, we’ll be addressing just that. In short, offshore outsourcing or offshoring is a process where… read more
When it comes to crafting digital experiences, the sky’s the limit for what our team can do. Since our start in 2014, we’ve spent the last few years building web and mobile apps for companies of all sizes and fields. The team at Brainhub works hard to help our clients keep up in an increasingly digital world and… read more
Amazon Web Services (or AWS) is a comprehensive cloud platform by e-commerce giant Amazon. It provides Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) offerings. To understand the logic of AWS, think about the evolution of electricity supply. Initially, factories would build their own plants to power their facilities. Over time, governments and private investors constructed… read more
The 21st century will be remembered as the era of digital transformation. According to IDC, 40 percent of all technology spending will go toward digital transformation efforts, exceeding $2 trillion by the end of 2019. Companies are embracing digital transformation not just to gain a competitive advantage. They understand that those who fail to master digital… read more
