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Java for Everyday Life: What Is Java Used For, Really?

In an increasingly digitized world, Java quietly plays a significant role in shaping our daily experiences. From web browsing and mobile apps to e-commerce and social media, Java is the unsung hero behind the scenes, making our digital lives more functional and enjoyable. In this blog post, we'll explore the pervasive influence of Java in our everyday digital interactions. IntroductionJava - you may not see it, but you certainly experience it every day. Whether you're shopping online,...

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Java vs JavaScript: What's the Difference?

Java and JavaScript frequently garner attention due to their seemingly interchangeable names. However, despite the linguistic similarity, these two languages are completely different, serving unique purposes and possessing a host of different characteristics. In this comprehensive blog post, we'll delve deep into the world of Java vs JavaScript, exploring their features, use cases, advantages, and disadvantages. By the end of this journey, you will have the knowledge to make well-informed...

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Offshore Development: Is It Right for My Business?

What is “Offshore Development”?Recently, we had a discussion about the pros and cons of near shore development. However, we should probably also take a look at offshore development, especially since that's the method that we employ at CodeStringers. The term “offshore development”, technically, refers to the practice of hiring a team or individual developers from a country other than one's own, primarily to design, develop, test, and maintain software. However, in practice, the term often...

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Off the Shelf vs Custom Software: What a Growing Business Should Weigh.

If you’re starting a business in the 21st century, you are almost certainly going to need software solutions to run your business. Even the lowest technology businesses will need websites, accounting systems, billing systems, etc. Consequently, one of the first questions you’ll need to ask yourself is, “Do I need to build custom software or should I license something off the shelf?” We hear this question all the time at CodeStringers, particularly from startups. The company has a business...

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Why You Should Start a Business During a Recession.

You can’t watch the news for more than five minutes these days without hearing predictions of a recession, wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, tightening of credit markets, global supply crisis, et cetera. When consumers get wind of these adverse events, they begin a cycle of economic decline: 1. Consumers get nervous, so they spend less, 2. Businesses make less money than they did before, 3. Businesses slow hiring and/or lay off employees, 4. Which makes consumers nervous, so they spend...

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Cost Plus vs Fixed Price Contract: Which Should I Use?

It’s hard enough to choose between software companies based on their merits, but it’s even harder to choose between them when they offer two different types of contracts. Startup CEO/CTOs probably get a dozen emails a day from software vendors. How will they figure out which vendor will deliver the best quality product at the best price? This article will review just one of the many considerations that go into vendor selection, which is choosing between the two types of vendor contracts–...

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The Hidden Cost of Putting Off Legacy System Modernization.

One of the main factors when deciding whether to keep or replace legacy systems is determining the cost. Here, we dive into five hidden costs CIOs should be aware of today. CIOs are caught up in a constant need to balance old and new technology, systems, and processes. On the one hand, to embrace the new, they need to help their organization address new opportunities, deal with challenges, or improve efficiency and effectiveness. On the other hand, to commit to the existing technology, they...

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Software Outsourcing Trends: What the Pandemic Taught Us.

COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruptions to the global economy, but the outsourcing business has been particularly hard hit. As soon as clients felt economic instability and an uncertain future, R&D budgets were slashed, transactions were delayed, projects were cut, and prospective clients disappeared. Consequently, many outsourcers had to downsize or even go out of business. However, organizations adapted quickly and took advantage of the crisis. CodeStringers is one of them. We were...

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Insourcing Nightmares: Insourcing vs Outsourcing Software Work.

Perhaps you’ve fallen into the same trap I have. You have an idea for a new digital product, and you think you can build it internally. Maybe you have a well-known offline brand, but you don’t yet have a successful mobile app. And perhaps you have a guy in IT who is a talented Java developer. Why not let him take a crack at it (insourcing)? You may want to read Which Is Better for Software Development? Outsourcing or In-House? This is a mighty tempting option, particularly for large and...

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Release Planning and Honest Bidding: Pricing Software Without Guesswork.

When a prospective client contacts outsourcing partners for software development, they have a crucial question. Beyond the usual "get to know you" questions, this question stands out. “How long will it take to build my software and how much money will it cost?” Outsourcing engagements often turn into nightmares, and this is where it begins. Buyers often realize it months after signing contracts. To explain this, I’ll use an analogy that’s near and dear to my heart, having just lived through...

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Three Criteria to Evaluate a Software Development Partner.

Beyond the obvious criteria such as technology stack expertise, domain experience, and value, hiring a software development partner (i.e., an outsourcer) is ultimately about trust. For my part, I’ve worked in the software industry for nearly 25 years, but only five of those years have been as an outsourcer. For the first 20 years, I was on the other side of the proverbial table, where I hired and/or worked with many outsourcers. With few exceptions, I found the experiences working with...

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