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3 years in, many digital health engineering teams spend more roadmap time on rebuilds than on new features. The cause is usually the same. When a CTO calls us in year three, the situation usually looks the same. The product is growing, the team is stretched, and a closer look at the roadmap shows that a significant share of it is fixing […]

In the previous part of this series, I wrote about how projects and processes are two different languages and that mixing them without awareness is the source of most organizational misunderstandings. At the end of the article, which you can read here: https://fireup.pro/blog/project-or-process, I introduced a matrix: variability of requirements versus repeatability of actions. Its two right-hand quadrants – traditional […]

The four-ears model (Vier-Ohren-Modell) is an interpersonal communication framework developed by German psychologist Friedemann Schulz von Thun, which assumes that every message can be received on four distinct levels: factual, relationship, appeal, and self-revelation. When the sender and receiver focus on different layers of the same message, misunderstanding occurs and that is the root cause of a vast number of […]

In our company teams are practicing Scrum. In this article, you can find a simple explanation on how we perform backlog items estimation.

In an era where artificial intelligence is redefining the boundaries of technology, DeepSeek is emerging as a pioneer in AI model training transformation. Embracing innovation and promoting transparency, the company offers a free, open-source tool that operates both locally on a computer and through a chat application, boasting computing power comparable to GPT. Key achievements of DeepSeek DeepSeek has revolutionized the approach to training language […]

What is the best engagement model in software development? There are three basic models to handle cooperation and pricing in your project: Dedicated Team vs Fixed Price vs Time and Material. In our article, we compare the most common software outsourcing models and give tips on which one you should choose for your project.

The demand for software development rises as enterprises depend more and more on technology. But what happens if a company lacks the time or expertise to create its own software? This is when outsourcing comes in handy.

In today’s world of digital transformation, enterprises rely on a variety of applications that help them develop faster. However, the constant switching between them can disable communication flow and turn your company into a mess. Here, an application integration comes out as a solution.

Most Startups fail because they overlook basic business challenges and rush to market. Product designers and investors desire speedy development, but it’s essential to strike a balance, especially considering unavoidable software bugs.

When faced with a choice of a software development team, you have a world of those to choose from. Literally. Country borders don’t limit you at all. So should you choose someone from your own country or from abroad? And if the latter, is it safe to bet on a team from far, far away? Let’s take a look at the concepts of offshoring, onshoring and nearshoring.