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 […]
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4 Tips for Working with Virtual Agile Development Teams
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 […]
Top 5 Android Trends for Developers to Watch in 2020
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 […]
Automated Security Testing Tools 101
Security is a top priority for IT outsourcing companies and their clients, but maintaining high levels of security across multiple projects is often challenging and expensive. Thankfully, the key to mitigating that challenge exists in the power of automation. Automated security testing tools allow software developers and engineers to detect system vulnerabilities throughout the entire […]
An Introduction to Data Pipelines
Data is at the heart of all modern enterprise applications, so facilitating its seamless flow from one location to another is a vital part of the software development process. A data pipeline is a set of processes or actions that enable the efficient flow of data from one place to another. Think of it as […]
DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines and Agile: What Unites Them?
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 […]
An Introduction to Data-Driven Test Automation
Without exception, all applications and software products should undergo thorough testing before they hit the market, making the testing process an integral part of the software development lifecycle. While there are several ways to approach software testing effectively, data-driven test automation is one of the most valuable and powerful methods to adopt in the current […]
6 Ways to Foster Innovation in Outsourcing Projects
Innovation is no longer just a buzzword, it’s a necessary part of doing business. Organizations around the world are finding that innovation can occur in every corner of the company, from sales and human resources to products and customer services. The challenge, however, is accelerating that innovation and embracing it as part of the business […]
How Machine Learning Enhances Performance Engineering and Testing
As enterprise software platforms expand in complexity and importance, performance anomalies have become a serious threat that can result in millions of dollars in losses. Faced with this challenge, performance engineering experts have begun utilizing machine learning algorithms to predict performance issues, remedy them, and even avoid them altogether. Machine learning solutions can analyze and […]
The Two-Way Benefits of Time and Materials Contracts
As demand for high-performing, long-lasting software increases, time and materials contracts have become much more common in the software development outsourcing world, but there are still a few doubts about how their open-ended structure can be beneficial. Time and materials contracts generally involve the ability to work directly with an outsourcing company’s development team at […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Be Outsourcing Software Development
Software development is no easy task, especially as customer standards continue to rise and new technologies emerge on a daily basis. End users are demanding the best, the brightest and that fastest and companies have to deliver or risk losing market share. Modern software platforms and applications require not just intuitive and beautiful design and […]
Spotlight on Culture at Perficient Latin America
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 […]