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How Open Source is Driving Innovation in Enterprises

Posted on January 31, 2025February 26, 2025 by Daniel Valiquette

Once seen as a risky choice for commercial applications, open source has become a powerhouse of innovation in the enterprise world. From high-performance databases to cutting-edge development frameworks, open source projects often set the pace for emerging technologies. In this article, we’ll explore why enterprises are embracing open source, the benefits it brings, and how organizations can effectively leverage this model for accelerated growth and innovation.

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Why Some Companies Fail to Adopt Agile Despite Their Best Efforts

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Daniel Valiquette

Agile methodologies have been hailed as a game-changer for software development—and for good reason. With promises of faster feedback loops, improved customer satisfaction, and greater adaptability, Agile has proven successful for countless teams. Yet, not all organizations see these benefits. Many find themselves stuck, unable to realize the agility they expected, despite significant training, hiring, and tooling investments. In this article, we’ll explore the root causes behind Agile adoption failures, illustrating why some companies never quite “click” with Agile, and how to avoid these pitfalls.

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Will AI Change the Way We Develop Software?

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Daniel Valiquette

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already transforming countless industries, from healthcare diagnostics to financial forecasting. But what about software development itself? Will AI-driven tools and approaches eventually revolutionize the coding process, or is it just another wave of automation? In this article, we’ll explore how AI could reshape software development, examine current trends, and discuss whether traditional coding skills will remain relevant.

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The Role of Software Engineers in a Cloud-First World

Posted on August 4, 2023February 26, 2025 by Daniel Valiquette

The shift to cloud computing has dramatically altered how organizations build, deploy, and scale their applications. No longer is hardware procurement or on-premise infrastructure the default starting point; today, businesses often adopt a cloud-first strategy, leveraging services from providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Amid these transformations, software engineers find their roles evolving, requiring new skill sets and mindsets.

In this article, we’ll explore how cloud-first strategies are redefining software development, what skills engineers need to thrive, and how this pivot affects everything from architecture decisions to daily workflows.

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Is DevOps Just a Buzzword or a Long-Term Revolution?

Posted on January 4, 2021March 5, 2025 by Daniel Valiquette

Few terms have dominated software development discourse in recent years as much as DevOps. Some dismiss it as a passing fad or overhyped concept, while others hail it as a transformative shift that breaks down silos and turbocharges delivery. So which is it—just a buzzword, or a genuine, long-term revolution in how we build and operate software?

In this article, we’ll explore what DevOps really means, the core principles driving its adoption, and the evidence that suggests DevOps is here to stay as a defining approach in modern software development.

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