#1. Introduction If you’re knee-deep in building apps, you already know APIs are the backbone of everything. Testing them? That’s where the real magic happens. For years, we’ve relied on tools like Postman and Insomnia to send requests, debug issues, and keep things running smoothly. But lately, there’s a buzz about something new: Bruno. It’s […]
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Microservices: The Emerging Complexity Driven by Trends and Alternatives to Over‑Design
The adoption of microservice‑based architectures has grown exponentially over the past decade, often driven more by industry trends than by a careful evaluation of system requirements. This phenomenon has generated unnecessarily complex implementations—like using a bazooka to kill an ant. Distributed architectures without solid foundations in domain capabilities, workloads, operational independence, or real scalability needs […]
Prime Your Team for Breakthrough Brainstorming
Brainstorming sessions have a love-hate situation. Half the team is excited, the other half dreads it. The truth is, anyone can be creative, but it doesn’t happen by accident – it takes intentionality. The key is preparation. If people show up cold, they’ll default to routine thinking or recycle old ideas. To break free, our […]
GitLab to GitHub Migration
1. Why Modern Teams Choose GitHub Migrating from GitLab to GitHub represents a strategic shift for many engineering teams. Organizations often move to leverage GitHub’s massive open-source community and superior third-party tool integrations. Moreover, GitHub Actions provides a powerful, modern ecosystem for automating complex developer workflows. Ultimately, this transition simplifies standardization across multiple teams while […]
Beyond the Version Bump: Lessons from Upgrading React Native 0.72.7 → 0.82
Introduction When I started investigating the React Native upgrade from 0.72.7 to 0.82, my initial goal was simple: Check breaking changes and library compatibility. But very quickly, I realized this upgrade was not just a version bump. It was deeply tied to React Native’s New Architecture, especially Fabric UI Engine and TurboModules. This blog shares what I discovered, […]
Perficient Included in IDC Market Glance: Digital Engineering and Operational Technology Services
We’re excited to announce that Perficient has been included in the “DEOT Services Provider with Other IT Services” category in the IDC Market Glance: Digital Engineering and Operational Technology Services, 4Q25 report (Doc# US53142225, December 2025). This segment includes service providers whose offerings and value proposition are focused primarily on Digital Engineering and OT services. […]
Building A More Capable And Wiser AI
AI is reshaping industries, economies, and societies at an unprecedented pace. From powering everyday digital assistants to revolutionizing research and decision making, AI’s reach is expanding. However, as technology evolves, our understanding of what it means for AI to be truly intelligent also evolves. To build robust, adaptable, and trustworthy AI, we must look beyond […]
4 Insights from Data Science Salon NYC: Navigating AI in Financial Services
The financial services industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science. As financial institutions strive to stay competitive, they’re leveraging these technologies to improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and risk management. At Data Science Salon NYC, I had the opportunity to join industry experts in discussing the latest trends […]
Bulgaria’s 2026 Euro Adoption: What the End of the Lev Means for Markets
Moments of currency change are where fortunes are made and lost. In January 2026, Bulgaria will enter one of those moments. The country will adopt the euro and officially retire the Bulgarian lev, marking a major euro adoption milestone and reshaping how investors, banks, and global firms manage currency risk in the region. The shift represents […]
Unifying Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments with Azure Arc
1. Introduction to Modern Cloud Architecture In today’s world, architects generally prefer to keep their compute resources—such as virtual machines and Kubernetes servers—spread across multiple clouds and on-premises environments. Specifically, they do this to achieve the best possible resilience through high-availability and disaster recovery. Moreover, this approach allows for better cost efficiency and higher security. […]
HCIC 2025 Takeaway: AI is Changing Healthcare Marketing
At the Healthcare Interactive Conference (HCIC) last month, I got to talk to marketers who are very focused on results. They are also very focused on what will impact their marketing efforts and why. Every conversation came back to AI. In my previous HCIC takeaway, I wrote about how AI is not a strategy—it’s a […]
Purpose-Driven AI in Insurance: What Separates Leaders from Followers
Reflecting on this year’s InsureTech Connect Conference 2025 in Las Vegas, one theme stood out above all others: the insurance industry has crossed a threshold from AI experimentation to AI expectation. With over 9,000 attendees and hundreds of sessions, the world’s largest insurance innovation gathering became a reflection of where the industry stands—and where it’s […]