(and people are only as good as they are able to execute) Sometimes you have something that seems like a great idea, but when you see it implemented it sucks. Turns out that, when put in practice, the idea was not that good after all. Other...
A challenging concept you need to understand This concept was explained very recently by Paul Graham. There is a particularly important concept which is very seldom talked about. However, understanding it is hugely correlated with our success, whether professionally, personally, as individuals or as companies and organizations...
We're not going to lie, we feel comforted by the impressive number of certifications we've obtained. But excellence demands much more. This is where we believe the sweet spot is. In the whirlwind of the tech world, certifications have become the mighty shields wielded by professionals to...
From running to productivity, from learning to communicating, consistency allows us to transform our abilities, unlock our potential, and achieve excellence in any domain. Last month, I had the opportunity to visit Prague, the beautiful capital of the Czech Republic. It was my first time in the...
Want to get a new perspective on "always do your best"? It's not just about meeting expectations. This is Near Partner's vision of achieving long-term success. On the first week with Near Partner, everybody has a meeting with me. People usually don't recall much from that meeting,...
A small part of a business’ tech debt is inevitable, but what about the rest? This is how expensive tech debt really is. Tech debt or technical debt refers to the cost of having to rework faulty or poor-quality software. It is expensive, demotivating, grinding work. It...
The birth of a start-up or project is always a moment of joy. However, putting together a coding dream team can be an unwelcomed dose of reality. These tips can guide managers through the key challenges. Starting a project is exciting, exhilarating, and often frantic. There is...
Outsourcing is a popular choice amongst business leaders, but the way to do it can vary greatly. This is why many are turning to nearshore. Since the early 2000s, outsourcing has been progressively growing globally and has become a widely used model for partnering up and improve...
A study with more than 300 companies named Near Partner one of the Happiest Companies in Portugal. And this is what it looks like from the inside. ? We have big news! Happiness Works 2021, a study that assesses the level of happiness in organizations in Portugal, currently...
Technical debt may hinder your company’s chances of creating great software. This is what it means, what causes it and how to fight it off. Technical debt lurks in almost every company, a result of hasty decisions, time-to-market pressure and simply the fact that developers are, well,...
