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Max Barrera 2021-03-03
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Outsourcing software development nearshore to Latin AmericaFor many companies in the US and Canada, hiring remote developers based in Latin America is a great option for keeping development lean, code quality high, and costs low.

If you’re considering taking the leap but still have some questions, read on for more information on the pros (and a few potential downsides) to keep in mind as you make your decision.Let’s start with the potential cons or downside.The downside of outsourcing software development to Latin AmericaRates aren’t as low as Eastern Europe or India.There’s a reason that India and Eastern Europe are known as outsourcing hubs – their main benefit (and the deciding factor for many companies) is their low cost.

There are some situations in which low rates and quick turnaround time might be your company’s top priority – like urgently getting a product to market, or having a small budget to begin with and needing to develop your project in order to begin testing and validating.

If you need something developed right the first time, it may be worth investing a bit more in a nearshore outsourcing option to ensure high code quality and less back-and-forth.You may need to wait a bit longer to find the right fit for your development needs.As opposed to some other offshore outsourcing locations, Latin America tends not to have massive “coding factories” where you show up with your project and are matched with the first available developer(s), no matter how good (or bad) a fit for your project they may be.

Many firms in Latin America take the time to pair you with the right developers for what you’re looking for, taking into account culture and work fit as well as technical fit, so you may need to wait a bit longer to get your project started.While rates and quick turnaround time may be the top priority for some companies, if you have the flexibility to find the best fit for your team and project needs, and if you need your project developed right the first time, it may be worth looking into Latin America for your development needs.

Let's look at the pros or upside.The upside of outsourcing software development to Latin AmericaHigh-quality code at reasonable prices.Latin America has established itself as a hub for programming in recent years, and Latin American devs closely follow coding standards and best practices used by North American companies.

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Max Barrera 2020-09-30
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In this article, we’ll break down the benefits of staff augmentation, compare it to the leading alternatives, and share tips to help your organization be successful with outsourcing.

Define staff augmentationYou may find yourself asking what is staff augmentation?

While most will be able to infer it relates to increasing staff, it still leaves the questions of how and why.With staff augmentation, we’re referring to bringing in software developers to work alongside your in-house team.

What are The benefits?While there are many benefits to staff augmentation, we’ll be focusing on nearshore staff augmentation, which is our area of expertise.

Respond to changing business needs: staff augmentation allows hiring managers to take advantage of new growth opportunities, scale their existing team to meet deadlines, and even scale down without worrying about the associated cost and liabilities you’d have with direct hires.

Closely manage resources: staff augmentation brings the software development process in-house, as opposed to managed services, where you basically hand off the entire process to an external team.

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Max Barrera 2020-09-03
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In this article we’ll break down the benefits of staff augmentation, compare it to the leading alternatives, and share tips to help your organization be successful with outsourcing.

Defining staff augmentationYou may find yourself asking what exactly is staff augmentation?

With staff augmentation, we’re referring to bringing in software developers to work alongside your inhouse team.

What are the benefits of staff augmentation?While there are many benefits to staff augmentation, we’ll be focusing on nearshore staff augmentation, which is our area of expertise.

Respond to changing business needs: staff augmentation allows hiring managers to take advantage of new growth opportunities, scale their existing team to meet deadlines, and even scale down without worrying about the associated cost and liabilities you’d have with direct hires.

Closely manage resources: staff augmentation brings the software development process inhouse, as opposed to managed services, where you basically hand off the entire process to an external team.

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Max Barrera 2021-02-26
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We've defined what it means to outsource software development onshore, offshore, and nearshore, as well as provide tips on how to decide which choice makes the most sense for your project or business. Each option inherently different with its own unique advantages. That could mean freelancers, third-party software development companies, or even in-house employees. While hiring outside the bay area allows them to save a little bit of money on salaries they still have a relatively high level of oversight and control. Offshore software development definition Offshore development refers to working with developers or an agency located outside of your country, usually with a significant time zone difference of six hours or more. Popular nearshore locations for North American companies to outsource software development include Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Argentina.
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Max Barrera 2020-09-29
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Outsourcing software development is becoming common practice, and while the methods may vary, the objectives are usually the same. Companies are outsourcing to Latin America to lower costs and solve capacity issues, which frees up in-house teams to focus on core business functions. In this article, we examine the advantages of nearshore software development as opposed to offshore or onshore, to help you decide which option best suits your organization. The benefit of onshoring is that your outsourcing partner will likely share close geographic and cultural proximity, but these benefits come at a cost. Outsourcing nearshore, or nearshoring, provides a middle ground where you can still see significant cost benefits without sacrificing convenience or efficiency. Return On Investment nearshore development reduces the resources and effort needed to collaborate effectively helping you maximize your ROI.
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Max Barrera 2021-02-24
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Follow the inclusive, easy-to-understand technical discussions led by Wes and Scott twice a week covering the latest best practices and advancements in the world of web development. Jerod and Adam interview the developers, innovators, and tech leaders behind the code that is changing our future. Shoptalk Show Led by Dave Rupert and Chris Coyier, Shoptalk focuses heavily on front-end UI/UX but also covers other topics related to building websites like responsive design, performance, accessibility, SEO, Javascript, and SASS. Chris is the co-founder of CodePen and creator of CSS tricks, two resources every developer is likely to be familiar with and Dave is the lead developer at Paravel a web design shop based in Texas. The Big Web Show The Big Web Show is an award-winning podcast hosted by Jefferey Zeldman that talks about everything that matters related to the web. Ruby Rogues is a weekly discussion featuring leading minds from the RoR community and a rotating panel of hosts including Charles Max Wood, Dave Kimura, John Epperson, and Luke Stutters.
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Max Barrera 2020-09-29
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Software outsourcing in Latin America is growing at an impressive rate: it’s the region with the second fastest-growing software developer population in the world, behind the Asian Pacific.

Latin America offers some key advantages over these regions, making them a more attractive option for North American companies.Latin America’s advantages:• Close physical proximity to North America – shares time zones with the U.S. and Canada.

• Modern telecommunications infrastructure • Cultural parity with the U.S. • Tax incentives in many countries • High rates of English fluency• Favorable business environment Let’s examine some of the primary contributing factors in Latin America’s growing popularity as a destination for outsourcing software development, starting with access to more and better talent.Access to talent:Software Engineers in  New York (state): 218,041Software Engineers in USA: 1.36M Software Engineers in the world: 23.9MSource: StatistaA large part of the demand for nearshore software development talent comes from technology hubs in the U.S., like San Francisco and Boston, where more and more companies are competing for a dwindling pool of qualified candidates.

Companies have started looking to source talent from less competitive job markets.

By tapping into these markets, smaller startups can compete with large local competitors in terms of talent acquisition.

For example, your dental plan or benefits package might not be able to compete with those of Google or Facebook, but in cities with a lower cost of living, the level of talent you’re able to attract will increase dramatically.

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Max Barrera 2020-10-29
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Everyone’s trying to gain an advantage over the competition, and with an estimated 12 – 24 million eCommerce sites across the globe, it’s not easy to stand out in the competitive world of online retail.

Whether you’re investigating options for a new project or evaluating an existing project, this article is meant to shorten your search and help make the evaluation process a little easier.

(Story originally published on Blue Coding's blog:  https://www.bluecoding.com/post/choosing-the-right-tech-stack-for-your-ecommerce-store) Choosing a tech stackYour technology stack is the collection of programming languages, frameworks, and other technologies that power your online store.

Some popular CSS frameworks include Bootstrap, Foundation, and Materialize.

The back end allows developers to store and access data, as well as create complex business logic making your website dynamic.

When it comes to choosing a server-side programming language for your project, there are many factors to take into consideration, including developer availability, average cost of talent, scalability, and performance.Popular programming languages and frameworks include: PHP: Laravel, Symfony, Phalcon, SlimRuby: Ruby on Rails, Sinatra, PadrinoPython: Django, Flask, PylonsYou’ll need a way to store data – that’s where your database comes into play.

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Max Barrera 2020-09-28
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In this article, we’ll examine the benefits of hiring remote software developers as compared to hiring onsite developers.

We’ll also link to studies and other helpful sources to help you decide whether remote development is right for you.

Reasons people want to work remoteAccording to Owl Labs, remote workers report that the top four reasons they want to work remotely are: better work-life balance, increased productivity/better focus, less stress, and finally, to avoid having to commute.Benefits of hiring remote developersIncrease employee retentionGreater productivityAccess to more talent Lower infrastructure costsIncrease employee retentionImplementing remote work policies can greatly increase retention rates and employee loyalty.

If one of your top performers leaves the company, you’ll need to spend significant time, money, and resources to hire and train a replacement.

Research finds companies that don’t meet employees’ needs will have trouble competing in the labor market and holding on to their existing employees.Employee turnover is expensive.

Recent surveys found: 51% of workers are actively looking for a new job or are open to oneCoincidentally, 51% say they would switch to a job that allows them flextime55% of remote workers would be likely to look for another job if they were no longer allowed to work remotely61% of remote workers would expect a pay increase if they were no longer allowed to work remotelySource: Gallup & Owl Labs Greater productivityAccording to Indeed’s remote work survey, 72% of companies with remote work policies say workers are more productive, while another 22% say remote workers are equally as productive, and only 3% say that remote workers are less productive.

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Max Barrera 2021-03-03
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Outsourcing software development nearshore to Latin AmericaFor many companies in the US and Canada, hiring remote developers based in Latin America is a great option for keeping development lean, code quality high, and costs low.

If you’re considering taking the leap but still have some questions, read on for more information on the pros (and a few potential downsides) to keep in mind as you make your decision.Let’s start with the potential cons or downside.The downside of outsourcing software development to Latin AmericaRates aren’t as low as Eastern Europe or India.There’s a reason that India and Eastern Europe are known as outsourcing hubs – their main benefit (and the deciding factor for many companies) is their low cost.

There are some situations in which low rates and quick turnaround time might be your company’s top priority – like urgently getting a product to market, or having a small budget to begin with and needing to develop your project in order to begin testing and validating.

If you need something developed right the first time, it may be worth investing a bit more in a nearshore outsourcing option to ensure high code quality and less back-and-forth.You may need to wait a bit longer to find the right fit for your development needs.As opposed to some other offshore outsourcing locations, Latin America tends not to have massive “coding factories” where you show up with your project and are matched with the first available developer(s), no matter how good (or bad) a fit for your project they may be.

Many firms in Latin America take the time to pair you with the right developers for what you’re looking for, taking into account culture and work fit as well as technical fit, so you may need to wait a bit longer to get your project started.While rates and quick turnaround time may be the top priority for some companies, if you have the flexibility to find the best fit for your team and project needs, and if you need your project developed right the first time, it may be worth looking into Latin America for your development needs.

Let's look at the pros or upside.The upside of outsourcing software development to Latin AmericaHigh-quality code at reasonable prices.Latin America has established itself as a hub for programming in recent years, and Latin American devs closely follow coding standards and best practices used by North American companies.

Max Barrera 2021-02-24
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Follow the inclusive, easy-to-understand technical discussions led by Wes and Scott twice a week covering the latest best practices and advancements in the world of web development. Jerod and Adam interview the developers, innovators, and tech leaders behind the code that is changing our future. Shoptalk Show Led by Dave Rupert and Chris Coyier, Shoptalk focuses heavily on front-end UI/UX but also covers other topics related to building websites like responsive design, performance, accessibility, SEO, Javascript, and SASS. Chris is the co-founder of CodePen and creator of CSS tricks, two resources every developer is likely to be familiar with and Dave is the lead developer at Paravel a web design shop based in Texas. The Big Web Show The Big Web Show is an award-winning podcast hosted by Jefferey Zeldman that talks about everything that matters related to the web. Ruby Rogues is a weekly discussion featuring leading minds from the RoR community and a rotating panel of hosts including Charles Max Wood, Dave Kimura, John Epperson, and Luke Stutters.
Max Barrera 2020-09-30
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In this article, we’ll break down the benefits of staff augmentation, compare it to the leading alternatives, and share tips to help your organization be successful with outsourcing.

Define staff augmentationYou may find yourself asking what is staff augmentation?

While most will be able to infer it relates to increasing staff, it still leaves the questions of how and why.With staff augmentation, we’re referring to bringing in software developers to work alongside your in-house team.

What are The benefits?While there are many benefits to staff augmentation, we’ll be focusing on nearshore staff augmentation, which is our area of expertise.

Respond to changing business needs: staff augmentation allows hiring managers to take advantage of new growth opportunities, scale their existing team to meet deadlines, and even scale down without worrying about the associated cost and liabilities you’d have with direct hires.

Closely manage resources: staff augmentation brings the software development process in-house, as opposed to managed services, where you basically hand off the entire process to an external team.

Max Barrera 2020-09-29
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Software outsourcing in Latin America is growing at an impressive rate: it’s the region with the second fastest-growing software developer population in the world, behind the Asian Pacific.

Latin America offers some key advantages over these regions, making them a more attractive option for North American companies.Latin America’s advantages:• Close physical proximity to North America – shares time zones with the U.S. and Canada.

• Modern telecommunications infrastructure • Cultural parity with the U.S. • Tax incentives in many countries • High rates of English fluency• Favorable business environment Let’s examine some of the primary contributing factors in Latin America’s growing popularity as a destination for outsourcing software development, starting with access to more and better talent.Access to talent:Software Engineers in  New York (state): 218,041Software Engineers in USA: 1.36M Software Engineers in the world: 23.9MSource: StatistaA large part of the demand for nearshore software development talent comes from technology hubs in the U.S., like San Francisco and Boston, where more and more companies are competing for a dwindling pool of qualified candidates.

Companies have started looking to source talent from less competitive job markets.

By tapping into these markets, smaller startups can compete with large local competitors in terms of talent acquisition.

For example, your dental plan or benefits package might not be able to compete with those of Google or Facebook, but in cities with a lower cost of living, the level of talent you’re able to attract will increase dramatically.

Max Barrera 2020-09-03
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In this article we’ll break down the benefits of staff augmentation, compare it to the leading alternatives, and share tips to help your organization be successful with outsourcing.

Defining staff augmentationYou may find yourself asking what exactly is staff augmentation?

With staff augmentation, we’re referring to bringing in software developers to work alongside your inhouse team.

What are the benefits of staff augmentation?While there are many benefits to staff augmentation, we’ll be focusing on nearshore staff augmentation, which is our area of expertise.

Respond to changing business needs: staff augmentation allows hiring managers to take advantage of new growth opportunities, scale their existing team to meet deadlines, and even scale down without worrying about the associated cost and liabilities you’d have with direct hires.

Closely manage resources: staff augmentation brings the software development process inhouse, as opposed to managed services, where you basically hand off the entire process to an external team.

Max Barrera 2021-02-26
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We've defined what it means to outsource software development onshore, offshore, and nearshore, as well as provide tips on how to decide which choice makes the most sense for your project or business. Each option inherently different with its own unique advantages. That could mean freelancers, third-party software development companies, or even in-house employees. While hiring outside the bay area allows them to save a little bit of money on salaries they still have a relatively high level of oversight and control. Offshore software development definition Offshore development refers to working with developers or an agency located outside of your country, usually with a significant time zone difference of six hours or more. Popular nearshore locations for North American companies to outsource software development include Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Argentina.
Max Barrera 2020-10-29
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Everyone’s trying to gain an advantage over the competition, and with an estimated 12 – 24 million eCommerce sites across the globe, it’s not easy to stand out in the competitive world of online retail.

Whether you’re investigating options for a new project or evaluating an existing project, this article is meant to shorten your search and help make the evaluation process a little easier.

(Story originally published on Blue Coding's blog:  https://www.bluecoding.com/post/choosing-the-right-tech-stack-for-your-ecommerce-store) Choosing a tech stackYour technology stack is the collection of programming languages, frameworks, and other technologies that power your online store.

Some popular CSS frameworks include Bootstrap, Foundation, and Materialize.

The back end allows developers to store and access data, as well as create complex business logic making your website dynamic.

When it comes to choosing a server-side programming language for your project, there are many factors to take into consideration, including developer availability, average cost of talent, scalability, and performance.Popular programming languages and frameworks include: PHP: Laravel, Symfony, Phalcon, SlimRuby: Ruby on Rails, Sinatra, PadrinoPython: Django, Flask, PylonsYou’ll need a way to store data – that’s where your database comes into play.

Max Barrera 2020-09-29
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Outsourcing software development is becoming common practice, and while the methods may vary, the objectives are usually the same. Companies are outsourcing to Latin America to lower costs and solve capacity issues, which frees up in-house teams to focus on core business functions. In this article, we examine the advantages of nearshore software development as opposed to offshore or onshore, to help you decide which option best suits your organization. The benefit of onshoring is that your outsourcing partner will likely share close geographic and cultural proximity, but these benefits come at a cost. Outsourcing nearshore, or nearshoring, provides a middle ground where you can still see significant cost benefits without sacrificing convenience or efficiency. Return On Investment nearshore development reduces the resources and effort needed to collaborate effectively helping you maximize your ROI.
Max Barrera 2020-09-28
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In this article, we’ll examine the benefits of hiring remote software developers as compared to hiring onsite developers.

We’ll also link to studies and other helpful sources to help you decide whether remote development is right for you.

Reasons people want to work remoteAccording to Owl Labs, remote workers report that the top four reasons they want to work remotely are: better work-life balance, increased productivity/better focus, less stress, and finally, to avoid having to commute.Benefits of hiring remote developersIncrease employee retentionGreater productivityAccess to more talent Lower infrastructure costsIncrease employee retentionImplementing remote work policies can greatly increase retention rates and employee loyalty.

If one of your top performers leaves the company, you’ll need to spend significant time, money, and resources to hire and train a replacement.

Research finds companies that don’t meet employees’ needs will have trouble competing in the labor market and holding on to their existing employees.Employee turnover is expensive.

Recent surveys found: 51% of workers are actively looking for a new job or are open to oneCoincidentally, 51% say they would switch to a job that allows them flextime55% of remote workers would be likely to look for another job if they were no longer allowed to work remotely61% of remote workers would expect a pay increase if they were no longer allowed to work remotelySource: Gallup & Owl Labs Greater productivityAccording to Indeed’s remote work survey, 72% of companies with remote work policies say workers are more productive, while another 22% say remote workers are equally as productive, and only 3% say that remote workers are less productive.