Agile Development

In many workplace environments, especially in the software development outsourcing industry, the concepts of teaching and coaching are often used interchangeably, despite being independent, unique approaches to employee development. Without a clear understanding of each practice, and the impacts they have on the recipients of those practices, it’s easy to get confused about which avenue […]

Microservices can become a strong pillar of innovation, but the process of adopting them can bring organizations to a standstill if handled incorrectly. While microservices bring many advantages, such as solving issues with complexity or accelerating the velocity of deployments, they also present a lot of new challenges that can really slow down the process […]

Today’s users prefer easy-to-use applications and software products and will quickly shun something difficult to use. As a result, UX design has become essential for the success of many products, meaning that companies without a strong UX strategy will quickly fall behind. Organizations often prioritize functionality over usability, resulting in applications that are confusing, difficult […]

The world might be on pause right now, but many businesses are working harder than ever to innovate and survive the future economic fallout of COVID-19, a necessity that some companies are finding much easier with support from their nearshore software development partners. Organizations in all industries are rushing to develop strategies that will ensure […]

Nearshore software development partnerships rely on plenty of virtual collaboration to succeed, especially with today’s travel restrictions. Luckily, nearshore agile development teams have deep experience with this way of working, making it easier to maintain durable nearshoring services partnerships during times of uncertainty. First, a quick primer. Nearshore software development—for those who don’t know—is the […]

Even in the midst of a global pandemic, there are exciting times ahead for Android developers, as new technologies continue to drive a fresh wave of application development trends in 2020. Here are some of the most game-changing Android trends that we expect to impact the software development industry throughout the year. Top 5 Trends […]

Global demand for excellence has always driven the software development industry’s evolution. Over time, the emergence of Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps methodologies is evidence of this, as development companies constantly adapt their delivery methods to satiate the market. Right now, the industry is predominantly Agile, but DevOps is catching up fast and becoming the methodology […]

During the software development lifecycle, any conflict or misunderstandings between teams results in delayed production and difficult work environments, so it’s vital to establish seamless collaboration to generate better business outcomes. User experience (UX) designers and product owners (POs) are two roles that often clash during the SDLC, usually due to a lack of clearly […]

We want to put the spotlight on what it’s like to work at Perficient Latin America and showcase our talented members. We recognize the opportunity we have to help our employees find meaningful lives through what they do, so we do our best to foster a community where we take a holistic approach towards development by putting people first and […]

In today’s landscape, established businesses are always looking for a leg up on the competition, and it makes sense why. Aside from direct rivals and insurgent competition there are many startups appearing, as well. The market — and this is true for nearly any specialization today — has become tumultuous at best. This highlights the […]

While it may seem like the world has moved from agile to DevOps, a lot of organizations are still working on maturing agile processes. After all, DevOps should be considered an extension of agile, making the need to scale and mature agile first an important consideration for all involved. The 12th Annual State of Agile […]

The Sociable’s Editor in Chief, Tim Hinchliffe, talks with the director of Marketing and Business Development at Perficient Latin America, about good practices in agile development and the experience of Perficient Latin America as a leader in the export of software development services.  Can you tell us a little bit about what Perficient Latin America […]