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Pros and Cons of Distributed and Centralized Architectures. Comparing Monolith, Microservices, and Distributed Monolith In the good old days, an average web application’s structure was relatively simple. The n-tier architecture typical for these times represents what almost every person imagines if you ask them how a web app is built. Namely, there should be a backend par... By Sergey Laptick

November 1, 2023

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Backend vs. Frontend Development: How to Decide Where to Start? The question of whether you should handle the frontend or backend part of a web application first may sound pretty easy.... By Vitaly Hornik

October 26, 2023

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Node.js vs .NET. What to Choose for Building Your Product in 2023 In the rapidly advancing realm of software development, the backend is the crucial engine that powers the digital landscape and breathes life into what we see on the screens of our devices. As the demand for reliable high-performing, scalable, and efficient ap... By Sergey Laptick

June 8, 2023

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How Much Does It Cost to Develop a Web or Mobile App and Which Methods Can Reduce Expenses? Application development is not an easy process that requires certain procedures to be performed. You need to think throu... By Julia Mitsiakina

April 21, 2023 (Upd.)

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Software Developers vs. Software Engineers. What are Their Differences, and How They Work Towards the Same Goal When people gather together to build complex software, some roles and responsibilities may be unclear at first sight. Fo... By Sergey Laptick

April 12, 2023

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Implementing Transactions Over Multiple Databases Using TypeORM In one of our previous articles, we described the principles of working with multiple databases. Then, we used NestJS an... By Vladislav Kumakov

February 7, 2023

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What Is a Tech Stack and How to Choose the Right One for Web Application Development As one wise man once said, any sufficient technology at some point becomes indispensable from magic. Indeed, if we look at the apps that we use every day with a detached eye, we’ll see that the features they provide are really breathtaking. We can find any i... By Sergey Laptick

December 30, 2022

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Front-End vs. Back-End vs. Full-Stack Developers: Who Do You Need for Your Project? Having an idea in your mind that may somehow enhance your business and improve its visibility is just the tip of an iceb... By Julia Mitsiakina

December 8, 2022

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No-code, Low-code, and Pro-code Development. How to Choose Your Place on the Spectrum It’s pretty interesting to witness how the software development industry evolves. In a manner, we can say that develop... By Sergey Laptick

November 23, 2022

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Back to Basics. The Difference Between Programming Languages and Frameworks It’s essential to know every bit and byte of your software project to ensure its reliability and security. However, so... By Sergey Laptick

July 27, 2022

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Open-Source Software vs. Proprietary Software: Being in Two Minds While Weighing All Pros and Cons Whether you are leading a startup or ruling a company that has been staying afloat for many years, working in the IT sph... By Julia Mitsiakina

July 14, 2022

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Successful Developer’s Routine: Guide on Building Project Management App for Construction Sector Project management covers various spheres, and developers shouldn’t forget about the construction project management, ... By Julia Mitsiakina

April 26, 2022

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Measure Twice And Develop Once. The Importance of Web Application Architecture For Your Business It’s pretty hard to imagine a successful modern business that can thrive without any internet presence. The quality of goods and services you provide is as important as the quality of code that makes your web application work flawlessly. Adopting a web a... By Alexandra Zakrivashevich

September 30, 2021