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 […]
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Outsourcing Trends: The Past Decade in Review
Over the past ten years, organizations have increasingly realized the value that technology brings to their processes, resulting in a growing demand for outsourced software development partners that can help reach business objectives. Today’s software development ecosystem is rife with established providers that are constantly innovating, coupled with a growing number of start-ups that offer new […]
Excellence in Virtual Delivery: The Perficient Latin America Edition
With all employees working from home, life is far from normal at PSL and throughout the world. However, this time away from the office has proven that without a doubt the Perficient Latin America community is comprised of incredibly strong, connected and driven individuals. In light of immense challenges, teams have continued to deliver on client […]
The Importance of UX and How to Benefit From It
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 […]
Why Nearshore Agile Development Makes Sense, Now More Than Ever
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 […]
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 […]
Perficient Latin America Corp Receives All-Star Distinction on IAOP 2020 Global Outsourcing 100®
Perficient Latin America Corp, a nearshore software development company, has been named an “All-Star” company by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), positioning it among the best software outsourcing providers included on the 2020 Global Outsourcing 100 List. Judges ranked Perficient Latin America highest for its customer references, industry awards, and innovation and CSR […]
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 […]
Engaging Retrospectives for Constant Team Improvement: A Brief Guide
Agile retrospectives are not usually the most exciting aspect of software development, but they can be far more engaging when seen as a platform to motivate teams. Retrospective meetings provide a valuable opportunity for agile or DevOps teams to reflect on the ups and downs of each iteration, allowing them to identify actions for improvement […]