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Software development is the process of creating software applications, encompassing various stages such as planning, coding, testing, and deployment. It includes fields like programming languages, software design patterns, version control, and collaboration tools to deliver high-quality software products that meet user needs and requirements.

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Prototype vs. Final Product: key differences and similarities

Prototypes and final products hold distinct roles in the development process. In this article, we will delve into their differences, similarities, the dynamics between them, and the importance of incorporating a prototyping phase in your product’s development. Please keep in mind this article focuses on a product-centered approach. Prototype has a different meaning for backend development. Let’s start by understanding the concepts:A prototype is a preliminary version or early model of a product. In software development, a prototype is a digital simulation of an application or system, created to test the functionality, user experience, and to validate the design and interface.
Krzysztof Sajna

Krzysztof Sajna

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The PoC concept for software testing automation

Introducing automation into any stage of the software development workflow has great potential. It can be exactly what your team needs to save a lot of time and effort, and, as a result, money. Test automation can arguably be especially beneficial, since covering all the test cases manually is non an optimal use of resources. But choosing the right automation tools for your software testing is not a quick and simple process. Testing tool evaluation without a PoC can take weeks and at the end you might still get a tool with certain limitations that won’t make it the right fit for your project.
Stanisław Madaliński-Piętka

Stanisław Madaliński-Piętka

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Bazel build system: build containerized applications faster

For the last nine months, I’ve been working on a large migration of multiple interconnected software projects from the CMake to the Bazel build system. While doing so, I’ve learned about Bazel’s capability for building and publishing container images. Bazel is a multi-language build system with a strong focus on hermeticity, which means that when given the same source code, Bazel will produce the same build artifacts, even on different machines (if properly configured). This property allows you to set up a remote cache for the artifacts that you can share between your developers and continuous integration (CI) system to significantly speed up your workflow.
Wiktor Więcław

Wiktor Więcław

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The importance of a secure software development life cycle (SSDLC)

In today’s world, where technology plays an important role in many aspects of our daily lives, the software we use must be both innovative and secure. Unfortunately, many companies still view security as an obstacle in the development process. However, insecure software poses a significant risk to businesses. Even the most innovative feature will not bring much value to the product or its user if it's vulnerable to hacking. The solution to this problem is adopting a secure software development life cycle (SSDLC), a comprehensive approach to software development that puts security first in the process.
Krzysztof Sajna

Krzysztof Sajna

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A definitive guide to proof of concept vs. prototype in product development

Software development is one of the most competitive industries these days. Even if we look only at the applications, the numbers are staggering. There are tens of thousands of new apps released every month, and obviously, only a handful of them become successful. No matter how original the app concept might seem, a lot of considerations need to be taken into account before making the final decision to turn the concept into a working app. Both a proof of concept and a prototype are often mentioned among the most popular methods that help to determine if a product idea is viable and worth pursuing.
Krzysztof Sajna

Krzysztof Sajna

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Software development life cycle with business intelligence — a brief guide

You might have heard of the term “software development life cycle” or “SDLC” many times in the tech world, but what does it actually mean? To put it simply, it’s the process of developing software from start to finish. This process is especially important in the realm of business intelligence (BI). To remain competitive in today's fast-changing business world, it is critical to embrace a data-driven approach that utilizes the potential of BI. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how the SDLC process gains from the use of BI.
Krzysztof Sajna

Krzysztof Sajna

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From idea to reality: the meaning of PoC in software development

Being optimistic about gaining support for an idea or project is not enough. Investors and stakeholders are typically pragmatic and require concrete evidence that business proposals can be viable and successful. This is where a proof of concept (PoC) comes in. A PoC demonstrates the core functionality or a key component of the planned software to demonstrate that it's feasible and likely to meet business goals. We’ve already thoroughly covered what a PoC is in one of our articles, but here we want to give a quick reminder.
Krzysztof Sajna

Krzysztof Sajna

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An immersion in networking technologies: CodiLime's summary of the 2023 SmartNICs Summit

The SmartNICs Summit 2023 is already behind us. The CodiLime team took the opportunity to attend and actively participate in engaging talks and insightful panels during this event. The SmartNICs Summitbrought together industry leaders such as Intel, AMD, Arm, NVIDIA, Achronix, Marvell, VMWare, F5, and Juniper Networks, along with other companies involved in developing SmartNICs. The conference covered a wide range of interesting topics and emerging trends in the field. The conference placed a strong emphasis on the increasing adoption of SmartNICs and the urgent need for industry-wide standards.
Krzysztof Wróbel

Krzysztof Wróbel

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Communication in IT projects — practical tips and improvements based on real-life cases

In IT projects, sometimes the biggest challenge is not in the code. With a lot of professionals of different specialties and authority levels involved, the pressure to meet the client’s expectations, and limited time and resources, communication can easily become an issue. In this article, we want to share experiences working on a project with a client and the issues that we came across. See the improvements we made to make our communication more effective. At CodiLime, we have experience in various projects.
Robert Rochon

Robert Rochon

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Understanding the Differences Between Proof of Concept vs. MVP

Once you have an idea for a product, you need to validate it. Proof of concept and MVP are well known ways to do that. They help you assess how you can develop the product, how it can be improved and whether it’s even worth your time and resources. However, MVPs and PoCs serve different purposes and are used in differing circumstances. Read the article to learn what they are exactly, the difference between them and when to use each of them. A proof of concept, or a PoC, is a way of validating a product’s feasibility.
Krzysztof Sajna

Krzysztof Sajna

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