Project Management

DevOps Overview: Rethinking How Development and Operations Work

By Denis Kryukov   5,724 Aug 26, 2019

In this article, we will examine the intricacies of the DevOps approach: why is it vital for today’s software development, which tools are being used, what are the use cases of various companies that utilize DevOps — and which learning resources you can use to become more knowledgeable in this area

Google Algorithm Update: Recent Changes to SEO

By Marina Vorontsova   4,299 Aug 23, 2019

Here, we’ll attempt at figuring out what has been changed in Google SEO algorithms and what you can do to your site to survive

Web Usability Essentials

By Marina Vorontsova   5,546 Aug 14, 2019

Web usability and usability testing are those few buzzwords you can't afford to ignore. In this piece, we'll review the basic principles of web usability, look at how users actually use the web and how you can benefit from that knowledge to make your websites and apps better.

HR Tech Conferences Worth Your Time [2019]

By Marina Vorontsova   7,337 Aug 8, 2019

This time around, we’ll cover the biggest HR Technology events that are due this year, starting from August and finishing up in November. Feel free to choose any of those, because they are guaranteed to be perfect opportunities to network and meet like-minded individuals who work in IT, web development, and tech recruitment.

Tim Burgess: The Future of Work Will Revolve Heavily Around Flexibility

By Marina Vorontsova   9,786 Aug 3, 2019

I talked to Tim Burgess, the Director of Shield GEO Services Limited, a Global Employer Organization (GEO), an expert in outsourced employment and international remote work.

Web Accessibility: Standards, Guidelines, Testing & Evaluation Tools

By Marina Vorontsova   12,648 Aug 2, 2019

In this piece, we’ll address the critical importance of accessibility, the laws and regulations currently in practice, and the testing and evaluation tools you can use to make your job easier.

What is Mentorship in Web Development | How to Find a Coding Mentor

By Marina Vorontsova   8,706 Jul 24, 2019

What is mentorship and how does it relate to web development? Is mentorship really a necessity or something you can do without? Where can you find a perfect coding mentor? And is there such a thing as a ‘perfect coding mentor’ anyway? In this piece, we’ll answer all of those questions.

Who is a Developer Advocate?

By Marina Vorontsova   10,270 Jul 17, 2019

What’s advocacy and how does it relate to web development? Is a developer advocate just another fancy term for a technical evangelist, technical leader, or a senior software engineer? Is advocacy just a nice trendy name currently in fashion? Or is it one of those vocables that have entered the web development terminology for good? These and other questions, we’ll attempt to answer within this piece.

Ultimate Onboarding Checklist for Web Developers (Bonus: Onboarding Checklist for Freelancers)

By Marina Vorontsova   10,682 Jul 15, 2019

In this piece, we’ll define the term onboarding, describe the process of onboarding for developers, and share a sample onboarding checklist for developers and remote employees or those both if you happen to hire remote developers.

Becoming a Technical Lead: Working on Your Leadership Skills

By Marina Vorontsova   9,327 Jul 12, 2019

In this piece, we’ll attempt to define technical leadership, describe the responsibilities of a tech lead, skills you should work on to become a lead developer, and finally, how exactly you should develop your leadership skills to advance in your career.