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How to Build a Successful Tech Product with Minimum Marketing BudgetThere comes the time in the life of a software development provider when the company management decides to launch their own product. A newbie in the sphere would definitely agree that having a strong dev team and a number of established software development processes are sufficient for taking the new business idea to the next level.
There comes the time in the life of a software development provider when the company management decides to launch their own product. A newbie in the sphere would definitely agree that having a strong dev team and a number of established software development processes are sufficient for taking the new business idea to the next level.
How to Hire Good Ruby on Rails DeveloperAfter many years of experience in recruiting engineers, we decided to share some actionable ideas, as well as pitfalls to expect for HR departments. Read and use some of our best practices for hiring Ruby on Rails talents
After many years of experience in recruiting engineers, we decided to share some actionable ideas, as well as pitfalls to expect for HR departments. Read and use some of our best practices for hiring Ruby on Rails talents
How we manage a distributed company efficientlyIn today’s world of shrinking distances and wiped off boundaries it becomes easier and easier for businesses to develop and spread services or products. More and more companies open their offices around the globe looking for lower taxes or stronger markets, and feel completely comfortable with that many locations. But …
In today’s world of shrinking distances and wiped off boundaries it becomes easier and easier for businesses to develop and spread services or products. More and more companies open their offices around the globe looking for lower taxes or stronger markets, and feel completely comfortable with that many locations. But …
Railsware Summer Event, or How We Benefit from a Week’s Holiday TogetherAfter few weeks of #RWSummerEvent on Crete it took us some time to calm down with emotions and sort all the pictures/videos from the trip. Finally we are done with this organizational part and are ready not only to tell but also to show what it was like. But first… …
After few weeks of #RWSummerEvent on Crete it took us some time to calm down with emotions and sort all the pictures/videos from the trip. Finally we are done with this organizational part and are ready not only to tell but also to show what it was like. But first… …
“The evolution of CRM – how Pipedrive changed the way we hire”If you are trying to find the best hiring process for your company, you should read this blog post. It’ll only take you about 5 minutes and by the end of it, you’ll know how to hack your way into a pain-free recruitment management. It’s a win-win if you ask …
If you are trying to find the best hiring process for your company, you should read this blog post. It’ll only take you about 5 minutes and by the end of it, you’ll know how to hack your way into a pain-free recruitment management. It’s a win-win if you ask …
My first 3 months at RailswareHi, my name is Anna. I am 25. I am a linguist and today I will tell about my first 3 months in IT company. I’ve learned a lot during those 90 days and would like to share this knowledge with you. In order not to make this post too …
Hi, my name is Anna. I am 25. I am a linguist and today I will tell about my first 3 months in IT company. I’ve learned a lot during those 90 days and would like to share this knowledge with you. In order not to make this post too …
How we saved $650 on Mixpanel monthlyWe got acquainted with Mixpanel as a data analytics tool after trying out the Bitcoin Code App pretty long time ago and integrated it for few our clients. During last months we started active usage of Mixpanel integration on Railsware Labs products, like Smart Checklist add-on for JIRA, Mailtrap.io and …
We got acquainted with Mixpanel as a data analytics tool after trying out the Bitcoin Code App pretty long time ago and integrated it for few our clients. During last months we started active usage of Mixpanel integration on Railsware Labs products, like Smart Checklist add-on for JIRA, Mailtrap.io and …
Using flowcharts to create consistent scopeIn product development, original idea takes lots of transformations on it’s way to the actual implementation (writing code which works and provides desired benefit, that is). One of those is transition from sketches/designs (“sketches” further) done by UX/designer into actual stories that developers would take to iteration. Writing stories should …
In product development, original idea takes lots of transformations on it’s way to the actual implementation (writing code which works and provides desired benefit, that is). One of those is transition from sketches/designs (“sketches” further) done by UX/designer into actual stories that developers would take to iteration. Writing stories should …
Stand-up meetings: Railsware wayWhile I don’t think that anyone who has ever used any modification of Agile methodology would require definition of a stand-up meeting, its still needed to have some base to start from. Let’s say this is a team meeting, usually done standing, so physical inconvenience would force people to be …
While I don’t think that anyone who has ever used any modification of Agile methodology would require definition of a stand-up meeting, its still needed to have some base to start from. Let’s say this is a team meeting, usually done standing, so physical inconvenience would force people to be …