Summary: Are you looking for a cloud service for your software development project? This article compares the currently available services and providers to help you decide which one will fit your needs the best.   We sat down with Software Architect and Machine Learning Engineer, Alexis Alulema, to help break down some of the common […]

There are nearly three billion smartphone users in the world today. This means app developers have to cater to different demands and design trends to make the best possible products. But how can you possibly keep up with mobile application trends and what are the most important trends going into 2021? That’s what we’ll be […]

According to a recent survey, legacy technologies account for 30% of most organization’s systems. Two-thirds of senior IT decision-makers believe that older software is not fit for purpose. And 80% think that not modernizing IT systems will impact long-term growth. This article examines the true costs of legacy software. Read on to discover the risks […]

Summary: Deciding which front-end JavaScript framework is best for your next project? This article will help you understand the differences between common frameworks, Angular, Vue, and React and bring you one step closer to developing your next application.   We sat down with senior JavaScript developer, Pablo Palacios, to answer some of the most commonly […]

  Oliver Ray Managing Director, number8 Staff Augmentation is the best way to accomplish seamless integration and immediate productivity with a nearshore partner.   2021 is only a week away and for most companies that means budgets are locked in and new projects are beginning. With decisions now finalized, the conversation turns to making sure […]

Summary: number8 highlights the 12 principles of the Agile Manifesto designed to support development teams in implementing and executing with agility. The agile methodology started in the software development industry in response to the limitations of traditional software development principles. Eventually, companies realized that it could be used to improve project management, team management, and […]

Summary: Hiring a qualified software developer is time-consuming. Learn what to expect and a new solution to getting the talent your team needs. ​   In software development, the people you hire will be the difference between success and failure. It’s therefore no wonder that hiring a software developer is so stressful. An average developer […]

Summary: Learn more about Node.js, the free open-source, cross-platform server environment! Discover if it could be the right choice for your next web application. ​ The JavaScript Backstory JavaScript is a popular web programming language most often associated with client side or front-end development. Simply put, JavaScript is the language that interacts with the web page’s […]

Summary: Work-life balance has become a struggle as more developers work from home. Read more to learn how to avoid development team burnout. If you own a software development company or manage a software development team, it’s likely your developers are experiencing burnout due to the pandemic. Developer burnout has been on the rise since […]

Summary: Why should you upgrade from .NET to .NET Core? In this article, we explain why .NET Core is the future, plus how you can start migrating now. ​   Microsoft created the .NET framework exclusively with the PC in mind. Since 2002, the Windows-based platform has helped developers create countless applications ranging from mobile […]