Development management · 6 min read
Why Software Projects Slip and What to Do Before You Start
Most delays are born in the weeks before development, not during it. Here is how to spot the recurring causes and what to check before you start.
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Teams & engagement models · 6 min readOutstaffing vs. Outsourcing: How to Choose the Right Model
The two models sound alike and behave completely differently once a project starts. Four questions decide which one fits you.
Teams & engagement models · 6 min readWhat We Learned Working with Dev Teams in the Philippines
A remote team's success depends mostly on its working routine. What we learned about communication, onboarding, and choosing developers.
AI in practice · 5 min readAI in Software Development: What Saves Time, What Only Sounds Good
AI coding tools save time on some tasks and add work on others. How to tell them apart, and which rules to set for your team.
Development management · 6 min readHow to Write a Spec Developers Actually Understand
Most specs fail because they describe a screen and skip the behavior. Here is a simple structure, plus one check at the end that shows whether your document works.
Teams & engagement models · 5 min readHiring Developers by Price: The Costly Mistake
The gap between two price quotes is only part of the picture. Here is what really determines what a developer costs, and which checks reveal it before you sign.
Product & MVP · 5 min readHow Small Should an MVP Be? A Practical Cutting Guide
Most MVPs are too big. Here is the filter question that decides what goes in, how to cut in practice, and what you must not cut even when time is short.
Development management · 6 min readUpgrading a Legacy System Nobody Understands, Safely
A rewrite is tempting, but most legacy systems can be upgraded in stages. Here is the order of steps that reduces risk and brings control back.
Development management · 6 min readManaging a Remote Dev Team: A Weekly Routine That Works
A remote team slows down when it has no routine. Here is the weekly routine we recommend, day by day, with the working rules that cut days of waiting.
AI in practice · 6 min readWhen to Add AI to Your Product, and When to Skip It
AI is a powerful tool, but not every feature needs it. Five questions to settle before you invest, and how to start well when the answer is yes.
Security & IP · 6 min readSecurity and IP With an External Dev Team: A Checklist
Code is the core asset of most companies, and with an external team it passes through many hands. Here is what to define up front: ownership, permissions, secrets and offboarding.
Development management · 6 min readFive Signs Your Project Is on Track After the First Month
The first month with a new team is a chance to check whether it works. Five concrete signs you can see in the first weeks, and what to do when one is missing.
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