MWDN stories, insightful analysis of IT market, tips on remote development and efficient software outsourcing

Code green: Building a climate-neutral economy with software

by: Mariia Roza

Software development isn’t just about flashy apps and social media platforms. It’s increasingly becoming a vital tool in the fight against climate change and the journey towards a climate-neutral economy. From optimizing electric vehicles to harnessing the power of quantum computers for sustainable agriculture, software is shaping a greener future. Content: How can software development...

How to hire top software engineers on your own and with the help of a staff augmentation provider

by: Mariia Roza

What is the state of the IT labor market in 2024? Is it still hard to find a software developer? While the IT industry has historically enjoyed a strong job market, finding qualified software developers in 2024 presents a nuanced picture. Recent market disruptions include massive layoffs in the tech sector (companies like Meta and...

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Software engineering and best backend technologies explained by Obidniak Oleksandr

by: Mariia Roza

Obidniak Oleksandr, Senior Software Engineer in MWDN 46 y.o. Has two kids Residence: Lviv, used to live in Dnipro Interests: Badminton, travels, cooking Explain your role in more detail. Particularly, what’s the difference between you and a programmer/coder? A programmer is someone who writes a program. They were told to do a task, they coded...

5 global tredns in R&D 2024

by: Mariia Roza

Imagine technology as both a tiny chess piece and the ruler of the board. Big countries are using tech to compete, and new inventions are changing everything – from robots learning to the meaning of life itself! This article explores how tech trends and powerful countries influence each other, shaping our future. We’ll talk about...

3 outsourcing models: Choosing yours in 2024

by: Mariia Roza

According to Deloitte and GitHub, one of the top reasons businesses opt for IT outsourcing is to cut costs. The key task of all offshore software development teams is to create better software at lower prices. This reasoning becomes even more reasonable when we consider current fluctuations in the global economy and the worldwide anticipation...

IT staff augmentation trends 2024

by: Mariia Roza

The rise of remote work and cloud computing during the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected workforce trends. Geopolitical instabilities in Europe, West Asia, and South America in 2022-2023 have only added to the software development and labor market instability. One of the results of all the challenges we’ve been through and will be through in...

2024 software development trends and their impact on IT outsourcing market

by: Mariia Roza

5G, microchip, cloud, Web3, quantum computing by MWDN

Do you know what we have in common – you and MWDN? We are passionate about future technologies and hope that new knowledge will make this world a better place. Here’s a glimpse at what we should be expecting from 2024 and how new technologies will affect the way we search and hire IT specialists....

MWDN 2024 forecast – What do we expect of the software development and IT market next year

by: Mariia Roza

Every year is a challenge and an opportunity for the IT market. In 2020, we witnessed the rapid development of collaboration tools and remote work models. In 2021, tech companies were increasing, leading to over-optimistic forecasts for 2022 and massive staff reductions at the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023. In 2023, OpenAI...

How do you outsource software development projects successfully? Finding the best path for your business.

by: Mariia Roza

Did you know that 50% of all costs you will spend on an application go as direct labor costs to the coders? If you need to decrease your expenditures on a bright tech idea realization, you should start with outsourcing software development. Let’s break down all the delivery models with pros and cons so you...

Offshore development center vs. in-house team: Which one to choose?

by: Mariia Roza

Why would you ever avoid an in-house team working in a fantastic office near the ocean? The reason is quite trivial – the limited budget. That’s the main obvious advantage of any offshore development center (ODC) over other types of team management – it helps you cut costs. The main doesn’t mean that it’s the...