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Building Our New Website with Next.js: The Benefits and ChallengesMario F.Luka C.5 min readOct 18, 2024We decided to rewrite our website, focusing on design and maintainability. Read why we chose Next.js.
Building Our New Website with Next.js: The Benefits and Challenges
It's True, Programmers Make Mistakes Too!
Industry Insights
Rino K.9 min readJun 11, 2024
It's True, Programmers Make Mistakes Too!What are the underlying causes of programming errors? In this blog post, we explore why Mariner 1 failed, why you might not always be the smartest person in the room, and whether we are truly saving time when we skip writing tests or fail to read the documentation.
Top 6 Soft Skills Every Software Engineer Needs to Have
Industry Insights
Tina Lj.7 min readJun 6, 2024
Top 6 Soft Skills Every Software Engineer Needs to HaveIf you are going down the path of a software engineering career, you probably already know the technical skills you need to have. But what about the soft skills that are just as crucial? Let’s explore the most important soft software engineer skills you need to work on.
Detailed Internet Security Analysis: Common Vulnerabilities and Best Practices
Technology
Marko M.7 min readJun 5, 2024
Detailed Internet Security Analysis: Common Vulnerabilities and Best PracticesWhat are the key threats to IT security, and how can we best protect ourselves? We'll explore some of the OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities and discuss best practices to ensure attackers targeting our applications fail to exploit even the smallest issues in our code
The Billion-Dollar Mistake: What Are the Consequences of Null References?
Technology
Manuela T.10 min readJun 4, 2024
The Billion-Dollar Mistake: What Are the Consequences of Null References?What is the connection between a billion-dollar mistake and null references? In 1965, a moment of laziness impacted the whole software industry. From Ruby on Rails to PHP and JavaScript, we investigate how null reference exceptions occur, their hidden troubles, and whether they continue to challenge developers today.
Different POVs on AI efficiency at Devōt
Culture
Tina Lj.10 min readMay 29, 2024
Different POVs on AI efficiency at DevōtWhat do a developer, a QA specialist, a designer, and a talent acquisition specialist have in common? At Devōt, they all explore how generative AI can boost productivity in their roles. In this blog post, we'll examine the impact of AI on efficiency and discuss why AI should primarily promote a balance between business and private life rather than fostering toxic productivity.
Automation QA and the Importance of Always Knowing Your Why
Technology
Leo C.7 min readMay 27, 2024
Automation QA and the Importance of Always Knowing Your WhyAutomation in QA can be a game-changer, but whether you test manually or with automation, always know what you're testing and why.
Choosing the Right Issue-Tracking Software
Business & Life
Tina Lj.5 min readMay 24, 2024
Choosing the Right Issue-Tracking SoftwareHow do you choose the right issue-tracking software? There’s a slim chance you will look into the list of “the best” tracking systems. You need to be sure that the software fits your team and project. In this blog post, we have many questions you should ask yourself before choosing issue-tracking software for your company.
Why It's Worthwhile to Be a Ruby on Rails Developer
Industry Insights
Tina Lj.7 min readMay 22, 2024
Why It's Worthwhile to Be a Ruby on Rails DeveloperFrom our CEO educating Ruby on Rails developers in Croatia to one of the largest Ruby on Rails teams in this part of Europe, how did some of our Devōt developers' journeys start, and why is it still a worthwhile career choice to be among Rails developers?
How to Make an AI Model: The Math Behind GPT
Technology
Juraj S.12 min readMay 20, 2024
How to Make an AI Model: The Math Behind GPTDon't be afraid of math and theory. In this blog post, we will explore how to make an AI, specifically a GPT. Inspired by Andrej Karpathy, we hope this blog will help you better understand the process.
10 Frequent Missteps in Applying Software Development Methodologies
Industry Insights
Tina Lj.10 min readMay 17, 2024
10 Frequent Missteps in Applying Software Development MethodologiesWhat to choose from the sea of software development methodologies? Don't just copy and paste someone else's success—first, understand your needs. Avoid these 10 common mistakes when applying your chosen methodology.
Will AI Replace Programmers?
Industry Insights
Tina Lj.7 min readMay 15, 2024
Will AI Replace Programmers?A hotly debated topic, but let’s see what are the limitations of AI in software development and why AI means collaboration rather than a replacement.
Unlock the Full Potential of Git Collaboration: A Guide to Effective Teamwork
Technology
Luka C.12 min readMay 13, 2024
Unlock the Full Potential of Git Collaboration: A Guide to Effective TeamworkIf you aim to improve your code quality and team efficiency, this Git collaboration guide is for you. It is Ideal for novice and seasoned developers, providing a daily reference for mastering Git commands and enhancing teamwork. Discover how to manage your GitHub repository efficiently, streamline your project workflow, and boost collaboration across your development team.