INSIGHTS
Thinking on technology, quality and delivery.
Practical articles on building, testing and scaling software, written by the Apply Minds Tech team.
QA staff augmentation: extra testing capacity without the hiring headache
Release dates do not move just because your QA team is stretched. Adding experienced QA Engineers to your team gives you capacity and specialist skills in days, without a long recruitment process.
AI writes the code. Who checks it?
AI coding tools make developers faster, but speed is not the same as safety. Here is why every line of AI written code still needs experienced human review and proper testing before release.
Why fixed fee software projects work, when they are scoped properly
Open ended day rates leave the risk with you. A well scoped fixed fee project puts the focus on outcomes, and makes everyone honest about what is really being built.
Embedded specialists or permanent hires? How to decide
Developers, data analysts, DevOps and AI specialists are hard to hire. Here is a simple way to decide when to recruit, and when to bring in experienced people who join your team straight away.
Before you spend on technology, get an honest second opinion
New platforms, AI tools and rebuilds all promise a lot. An independent view on where to invest, and where not to, can save months of effort and a lot of money.