In the Agile methodology, software development projects progress through sprint cycles: short periods where a specific part of the project is completed. As the project manager on the project, you are responsible for the end-to-end management of a two-week sprint cycle. …

Each software development team has its own method for developing and managing a software project. Amplified and many other teams use the Agile methodology for project management, but it wasn’t always this way. Here’s how Agile became the method of choice for software development teams, and why. The Rise of Agile As a Management System Historically, software projects…

Senior developers are an essential asset for any development team: seniors have years of (often specialized) experience, are at the top of their game, and can train and mentor junior developers. Seemingly, having so much to offer a company means a senior developer would look for a position at a…

Choosing the right outsourced development team is the first step to a successful collaboration. But once you’ve chosen the right team, you have to make sure you’re aligned with them — and that the relationship goes smoothly throughout the whole project. We’ve worked with many clients as their outsourced development…

As we discussed in our last blog, outsourcing your software development is the right choice as a startup. But now that you’ve decided to do so, how do you choose the right software development company to bring your project to life? …

Launching a startup isn’t easy, and along with building the right team, finding funding, and making a strong business and marketing plan, there is a crucial element to consider: who will handle the software development? Some startups choose to take software development in-house: they hire a team of developers for…

If you’re planning to build a better app and grow your business, Firebase might be the answer. Firebase is a Google-backed platform for creating web and mobile apps. It provides technologies that help you develop applications with a real-time database, remote configuration, cloud messaging, and more. …