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Having decades of successful experience in custom software development, we are sharing here our expertise, outlining industry and technology trends as well as benchmarking them.
How ISO 27001 Enhances Custom Software Development Quality
From data protection to long-term quality, ISO 27001 offers more than compliance. SCAND can help companies and product owners understand how international standards shape better software outcomes:
Is PMP Certification Useful for Software Development?
Today in software development the question is more and more often heard: what is more effective — strict PMP or flexible Agile? We have collected a practical analysis: where PMP really helps and where it slows down. Plus, a comparison with alternatives and tips for project owners.
How to Build a Gantt Chart for Software Development Projects
The SCAND team has prepared a detailed guide to using Gantt charts in software development. Gantt charts are more than just timelines — they’re your secret weapon for managing software projects. From task breakdowns to real-time updates, here’s how to use them right.
Test-Driven Development: Best Practices
There are several approaches to software development and one of such approaches is test-driven development (TDD). It is gaining popularity because, in contrast to the traditional development approach, it allows creating clear and maintainable code and, as a result, helps to deliver high-quality products.
How to Avoid Mistakes When Outsourcing IT Projects
This article sheds light on the common challenges that arise when outsourcing IT projects and provides practical tips to overcome them.
How to Master .NET Software Development: Key Pros and Cons
Want to build a powerful app with .NET? This article gives an overview of .NET development, explaining its main benefits and drawbacks, as well as when and why to use it.
Functional vs Non-Functional Requirements: The Definitive Guide
Explaining how exactly an app should look and perform its functions can be a challenging task for a customer. That’s why it is essential to prepare functional and non-functional requirements before starting to build an app. Check out what’s the difference between the two types of requirements and how to compose them effectively.
Which Methodology to Choose for Your Project: Waterfall vs RAD?
In this blog post, we cover the differences between two popular development methodologies – Waterfall and RAD. Discover which of them is a better fit for your project.
Guide for a Successful Dedicated Development Team Selection
This article is a guide to choosing an effective dedicated development team for software projects. It outlines crucial skills for the team assembly and presents a strategy for the management of a dedicated development team.
Snapshot Testing in .NET with Scand Storm Petrel
This article explains how Scand Storm Petrel simplifies snapshot testing in .NET by automating the generation and comparison of expected values. It covers how the tool works with different data formats like HTML, JSON, XML, and binary, improving test efficiency and ease of use.