By Alex Billingsley, VP of Engineering at DeveloperTown I’ve been at DeveloperTown for ten years. During that time, I’ve watched us evolve our organization more than once. Each change was…

By Caleb Francis, VP of AI Services at DeveloperTown AI has lowered the cost of turning an idea into working software. That’s exciting, but it’s also dangerous. When code was…

A modernization effort is falling behind. Deadlines are slipping. Stakeholders demand updates. A business-critical initiative needs attention, but the internal team is stretched thin or lacks the specialized expertise required…

At DeveloperTown, we believe in validating our product assumptions and designs with users ensuring we are building what users want / need. Often times, product teams engage UX Research during discovery…

Effective collaboration is the cornerstone of successful software development, and when it comes to creating testable user stories, this collaborative spirit becomes even more critical. In this blog post, we’ll…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of web development, choosing the right JavaScript framework is crucial for building efficient, maintainable, and user-friendly applications. With a multitude of options available, developers often…

As Product Designers at DeveloperTown, our job is a unique blend of creativity, problem-solving, and technical acumen. We transform abstract concepts into tangible design artifacts – from user journeys that…

In today’s world, the security of software systems is of paramount importance. Organizations invest heavily in sophisticated technologies and complex algorithms to safeguard their applications, yet one often overlooked aspect…

Designing for accessibility means creating products, services, and environments that are usable by individuals with disabilities. This can include people with physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments. Accessibility is not only…

It’s no secret that our nation is facing a skills gap when it comes to trained carpenters, toolmakers, welders, and so on. But there’s also a massive tech talent vacuum…

What’s New in Wearable Health Technology Think monitoring your health through something you wear sounds a little sci-fi? Think again. Today, more than half of Americans (56% to be exact)…

There’s no way around it; turnover is a bear. We’ve likely all been a part of a team that experiences ill-timed or, at best, unexpected turnover. Even in writing this,…

You’re sitting nervously in the cold, antiseptic-smelling room waiting for the doctor to show up. They finally rush in, only to spend the majority of their time staring at a…

When and How to Modernize Legacy Systems Jack be nimble… Jack be quick … If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that being nimble is everything. And in today’s ever-fluctuating business…

The difference between a website and a microsite is primarily a matter of marketing strategy. A company’s main website is the hub of its online presence, the place where potential…

In today’s fast-paced software world, the best developers know that standing still is the same as being left behind. Not only are there new breakthroughs and advancements made every day,…

What Are the Three Approaches of Digital Transformation? Businesses exploring a digital transformation strategy are often looking for a tried-and-tested route to success. In a 2016 report on digital transformation…

Have you ever joined a project that was far behind schedule, significantly over budget, or seemed like it wasn’t making forward progress? If you’re in the world of software, odds…

Philanthropy Driven Development Bringing the strengths of the nonprofit sector to software development. About a year ago, having spent the majority of my career studying and working in the nonprofit…

How’d we get here? In the 2019 not-so-official state of Javascript report, I heard the undertones of anguish and grumbling towards the javascript ecosystem, but whats new right? People have…

I think it’s reasonably safe to say that when I first started at DeveloperTown in 2014 I was not expecting the following two things to become a reality: that I’d…

With the unemployment rate hovering below 4% nationally, companies all over are fighting to snag the best candidates on the market. To win the talent war, you’ve got to get…

Hiring an Expert On our blog, we’ve talked about several aspects of what to look for when looking for delivery partners, and today we’re going to take some time to…

SAP FIORI Design System for Figma Google has rolled out the newest update for Android. Android 10 update brings with it some big features including Live Caption, Smart Reply, Dark Mode…

At DeveloperTown, we constantly refine and optimize our workflow between design & development. We evaluate and kick the tires on any and every new tool that could help us blend…

In this post I’ll be sharing a finding from Nobel Prize winning Psychologist Daniel Kahneman about how humans judge and remember experiences. I’ll then challenge that it may be as…