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Still not sure about hiring a remote development team? Read 7 best practices for remote collaboration ⬇️ Remote work doesn’t have to be challenging. With the right strategies, it can be just as effective as working in the same office – plus, no one has to endure rush hour traffic. Share your tips for remote collaboration in the comments below 💬 #DevelopmentTeam #RemoteWork #WorkFromHome #RemoteTeam

What are the differences between most popular software development methodologies? Let’s see ⬇️ 🔍 1. Test Driven Development (TDD): → What it is: Write tests before writing the actual code. → Why it matters: Ensures your code works as expected from the start. → How to do it right: Tests come first. Debug using those tests until they pass. Ship the feature. 👥 2. Behaviour Driven Development (BDD): → What it is: Describe the behaviour of the application in plain language before coding. → Why it matters: Keeps developers and non-technical stakeholders on the same page. → How to do it right: Use tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow to write clear, understandable tests that everyone can follow. 🏢 3. Domain Driven Design (DDD): → What it is: Focus on the core business logic and the domain it's operating in. → Why it matters: Ensures the software structure aligns with business requirements. →  How to do it right: Collaborate closely with domain experts. Use techniques like bounded contexts to manage complexity. Each method has its strengths: 🔸 TDD helps build reliable software from the ground up.  🔸 BDD ensures everyone understands what's being built.  🔸 DDD aligns your codebase with business goals. #TestDrivenDevelopment #BehaviourDrivenDevelopment #DomainDrivenDesign #SoftwareDevelopment

Don’t gamble with your business decisions.  Sometimes, you can be so overwhelmed you just want to toss a coin. There is a better solution than that: data-driven decision making. Here are 5 tips on implementing DDDM in your company: 🔸 Define clear goals and KPIs relevant to your software or product development objectives. For instance, KPIs could include metrics such as customer satisfaction scores, time-to-market for new features, revenue growth, user adoption rates, or overall product quality metrics. 🔸 Get data collection and analysis tools tailored to your specific needs and objectives. For example, tools like Power BI or Tableau can help you gather and visualise data. Make the insights accessible to other stakeholders. 🔸 Provide your development team with a data literacy training, so they can effectively interpret and use data insights in their decision-making processes. 🔸 Review and adjust the strategies based on data-driven insights to find what works best for your business. 🔸 Collaborate across departments, enabling the exchange of information and promoting a comprehensive strategy for data-driven decision making across your company. How do you use data-driven decision making in your business? #DataDrivenDecisionMaking #DataAnalysis #Archware #Business #DDDM

Thinking about employing a software house? These are 3 important questions to ask: 1️⃣ “How deep is your experience in our industry?” Look for a partner experienced in the industry you operate in. This results in a more thorough understanding of the problem domain. They can provide valuable connections to support you too. 2️⃣ “What’s the vetting process for engineers working on our project?” How do they vet their engineers? The vetting process should include various aspects like technical skills, relevant experience, cultural fit, and adherence to best practices and industry standards. 3️⃣ “What does post-launch support look like?” Do they include training on handover? A reliable partner extends support beyond project completion - maintenance, troubleshooting, and updates to ensure the project continues to meet your needs. What questions would you add to this list? #CTOInsights #SoftwareDevelopment #SoftwareHouse #Archware #SoftwareHousePartnership

Are you in the process of product development? Don't let misconceptions about MVP hold your company back. Let’s debunk them together. ❔ Fiction: MVP means delivering a half-baked product.  💡 Fact: The goal of an MVP is to provide a product with enough features to satisfy early users while also collecting insightful feedback for improvements.  It's the simplest version of a product that can be launched to gather the most validated information about customers with the least effort. ❔ Fiction: MVP is only for startups.  💡 Fact: MVP is beneficial for organisations of all sizes, helping them test ideas and control risk. No matter the company’s size, all of them need to save time and resources. They can do this by focusing on essential features first. ❔ Fiction: MVP guarantees success.  💡 Fact: MVP is a tool for learning and adaptation, not a silver bullet for success. Growth requires ongoing learning, adaptation, and strategic execution. Need help with your MVP? Let’s talk about it 🤝 contact@archware.io #MVP #MinimumViablePlatform #SoftwareDevelopment #ProductDevelopment 

🦄 Unicorns are dead. What’s the alternative? Startup industry is dynamic, but success relies on steady foundations. That’s why building a reliable process to deliver software is key to reducing churn and risk of not delivering in time. How to do it right? 1️⃣ Clear Requirements There is no reliable software development process if your engineers don’t understand the requirements. Define acceptance criteria for User Stories explicitly, so there's a lower likelihood of delivering a product that misses the mark. 2️⃣ Risk Management Strategies Build contingency planning and regular risk assessment into your processes. For example, use RAG status on your epics. This will allow you to identify risks early and prevent watermelon projects, where you report Green and then you report Red out of the blue. 3️⃣ Continuous Integration and Deployment Invest in a resilient Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment automations. They shorten the feedback loop, allowing for quicker iterations and frequent deployments to production. It speeds up the development process and reduces the risk of failures associated with manual deployments.   4️⃣ Experienced Team You can’t hire a team of 5 junior engineers and expect them to deliver your next Amazon. Just don’t. An experienced team is an invaluable asset that your investors will be looking for when performing any due diligence. 5️⃣ Feedback Loop with Stakeholders Run demo meetings after the code sprint. Involve the stakeholders to shorten the feedback loop and make sure the requirements are met. Nobody wants to find out they just spent hundreds of thousands building the wrong thing. What would you add to this list? #Startup #ProductDelivery #SoftwareDevelopment #Archware

🚀 Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) are the backbone of a DevOps culture. It’s a strategic initiative that should be on the radar of every CTO. If you want to implement them, grab a few tips. ⬇️ Mastering CI and CD is an art of optimisation. What tips have proven effective in your development? #CTOInsights #SoftwareDevelopment #ContinuousIntegration #ContinuousDelivery #Archware

Are you a CTO struggling to sync tech goals and delivery with a software house? Learn practical methods to conquer collaboration challenges and succeed in partnerships with external teams. 1️⃣ Define Clear Objectives Before diving into implementation, set clear objectives. Define project scope, goals, and expectations. A shared understanding at the outset lays the foundation for a successful collaboration. 2️⃣ Open Communication Channels Communication is the lifeblood of collaboration. Establish a shared problem domain language, use regular check-ins, transparent updates, and an open-door policy to contribute to a seamless working relationship. 3️⃣ Embrace Agile Methodologies Flexibility is a must in the ever-changing technology world. Use Agile methodology for its rapid feedback loops to make sure the project stays on track no matter the obstacles. 4️⃣ In-source the Strategy and Architecture Invest in your in-house Engineering Managers and Architects. They should be ready to support the engineering teams supplied by your partner, while making sure you own the long-term strategy. 5️⃣ Invest in Knowledge Transfer A successful collaboration extends beyond project completion. Become self-sufficient by conducting a full knowledge transfer during project handover. Your team will have the ability to maintain and enhance the solution. What are your thoughts on these tips? #SoftwareDevelopment #CTO #SoftwareHouse #TechDevelopment #Archware

🔧 How to ensure your team prioritises code quality? Here's your practical roadmap: Code Reviews ➡️ Make it a requirement in the software release process to code review the changes. Regular reviews ensure uniformity, catch bugs early, and share knowledge among your team. Automated Testing Suite ➡️ Use an integration test suite that covers the critical paths and is run in CI pipelines. Static Code Analysis ➡️ Tools like SonarQube offer insights into code health, revealing vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. Identifying redundant code streamlines maintenance and ensures a clean, efficient codebase. Comprehensive Documentation ➡️ Well-documented code aids future modifications and onboarding, ensuring a smooth development journey. The further documentation is from code the more it becomes deprecated. Make documentation live as close to code as possible. Adherence to Coding Standards ➡️ A shared style guide maintains code consistency, making it more readable and maintainable. Use tools like Prettier and ESLint with a shared configuration and enforce formatting in CI pipelines or before the code is pushed to the remote repositories using Husky with git hooks. Continuous Learning Culture ➡️ Encourage your team to stay updated on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The foundation of a strong software is high-quality code. What practices do you prioritise for code quality? Are you stuck trying to improve code quality? We will help you build an engineering culture that has this baked-in. Let’s talk. 👐 contact@archware.io #CTOInsights #CodeQuality #SoftwareDevelopment #CTO #SoftwareHouse

Should you hire a skilled software company to help you, or work on building our own team? Let's look at the aspects that may help you find your way. 👥 In-House Teams Imagine: your organisation has a close-knit, knowledgeable team. They fit your company's culture, which encourages quick decisions and problem-solving. Lovely picture, right? There are some downsides to this scenario. Personnel management, from hiring to firing, is an art form in and of itself. The pool of IT talent is large, but competition between employers is fierce. Building an internal workforce at scale is a complicated, pricey and risky task, especially if your company is still young. 🧑💻 Software Houses Now, picture a group of coding experts working together in a software company with a wide range of projects in different fields. They use their experience to deliver the product quickly and accurately. Furthermore, look at their engineering culture. If it’s excellent, they will help you establish it in your company as well. Using services of a software house works best when you want to shift the burden and risk of software delivery to another company and be very strict about your timelines. 🤝 Hybrid Harmony You can also supplement your team with engineers provided by a software house with Team Extension services. In this case, your in-house experts are the foundation, deeply rooted in the values and culture of your organisation. At the same time, the software house provides expert engineers to execute your projects - without the overhead of legal and financial risks traditionally coming with in-house hiring. This model works best when you require to onboard a team of experts quickly. ⭐ The Verdict There is no one right answer. What makes you decide between a software house, an in-house IT team or a balanced mixture of both is what level of project delivery risk you want to operate on. Do you need support with making your decision? We can help with end to end project execution, team extension and hiring your in-house team. Let’s talk about it ➡️ contact@archware.io #SoftwareHouse #InHouseTeam #StartupGrowth #SoftwareDevelopment #Archware