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Java Design Patterns: Tips, Challenges, and Best PracticesVladimir Š.9 min readDec 20, 2024Java Design Patterns may seem complex at first, but once you grasp their underlying principles, they can help you organize your code for better scalability, make it easier to maintain, improve efficiency, and more.
Java Design Patterns: Tips, Challenges, and Best Practices
Why Hire a Boutique Software Development Company?
Business & Life
Iva P.4 min readMay 12, 2023
Why Hire a Boutique Software Development Company?Choosing a reliable software development company can be challenging. So, partnering with a highly specialized company is often reasonable because it has various benefits. Here are five reasons why it’s beneficial to consider a boutique software company as your potential technology partner.
Facilitation Is an Underrated Skill
Business & Life
Josip O.7 min readOct 14, 2022
Facilitation Is an Underrated SkillMeetings help people to share ideas, discuss and make decisions. However, we sometimes attend a meeting assuming each participant knows how to communicate. That’s when you need a facilitator to help you bring communication structure and reach the right decisions.
Things That Every Scrum Master Should Keep In Mind When Organizing a Retrospective
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Angela M. 5 min readSep 9, 2022
Things That Every Scrum Master Should Keep In Mind When Organizing a RetrospectiveAccording to the Scrum framework, the Retrospective is the last event of every project. Retrospectives are crucial for every Scrum team because they allow the team to improve the project's performance. Holding retrospectives can be challenging, and these tips can help you to improve your role as a Scrum master.
Why Would American Health Tech Companies Choose a Croatian Health Tech Development Partner?
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Iva P.4 min readJul 29, 2022
Why Would American Health Tech Companies Choose a Croatian Health Tech Development Partner?It’s a well-known fact that Croatian software development companies are loyal partners to various American companies. Here is a story about a conference we attended in New York City and why one of our health tech clients chose us to be their partner.
Tired of Your Old Job? Consider a Career Switch!
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Bojan R.5 min readJun 10, 2022
Tired of Your Old Job? Consider a Career Switch!Once you feel your passion for the job is gone, and Sunday evenings become the definition of anxiety, you know there is no turning back. It's definitely time for a major change. Finding the inner strength to do it could be the most challenging part. Read about a real-life example of that change.
The Importance of Taking a Break
Business & Life
Karlo A.4 min readMar 11, 2022
The Importance of Taking a BreakOne of the most discussed terms in the past couple of decades in the professional world is "productivity." Being good at your job requires a stable energy level, a clear mind, focus, and motivation. That's why learning how and when to take a break in the professional environment is important.
How to Improve Your Delegation Skills?
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Angela M. 4 min readFeb 11, 2022
How to Improve Your Delegation Skills?Delegating essential tasks can be challenging. At some point in time, every manager has had the famous realization: "I can't do everything by myself," but delegating important tasks requires some time – and quite a bit of learning.
Do You Really Want to Work for the Company You Are Applying For?
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Krešimir Č.6 min readJan 28, 2022
Do You Really Want to Work for the Company You Are Applying For?No one can't really know how a person will fit into the company until they actually start working there. However, there are a couple of things that can help determine the compatibility between the employee and the company.
The Importance of Constructive Feedback
Business & Life
Angela M. 4 min readJan 14, 2022
The Importance of Constructive FeedbackHonest feedback is the best tool for performance improvement. It brings enormous benefits, both in terms of client satisfaction, and in terms of business process improvement. Make it a part of business culture and use honest feedback as one of the biggest motivators.
How to Start a Successful Development Project?
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Matej D.6 min readDec 24, 2021
How to Start a Successful Development Project?Transforming projects from idea to successful implementation is not an easy job, even for an experienced team. There are no guarantees that your idea will succeed, but, there are a couple of things you can do to change the odds in your favor.
The Key Questions Your Product Discovery Workshop Should Answer!
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Krešimir Č.5 min readOct 15, 2021
The Key Questions Your Product Discovery Workshop Should Answer!In Devōt, we believe that if you start your project right, you need to have thought-out answers to some key questions. Also, you and your development team should have a mutual understanding. That's why investing the proper time and dedication in planning your project is essential.
Agile Philosophy in Everyday Business
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Angela M. 7 min readAug 2, 2021
Agile Philosophy in Everyday BusinessAgile methodology has various benefits. It allows companies to adapt quickly to market changes and respond rapidly to customer demands. Besides, it enables companies to find more cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.