As a team that specializes in existing Rails applications, many of the projects we work on are inherited from other 3rd party development teams. …

You’ve found yourself in a situation where you need to hire web developers at your company. Maybe your team needs to scale up and you find yourself in the position to hire one or two technical staff members to keep up with demand. …

We often speak with companies that are having trouble finding senior-level web development talent for their dev teams. Even with job postings, networking, and recruiting, it can be difficult for development managers to find the right addition to their team. After hearing this sentiment echoed from companies in our Portland…

A few months ago, Portland Women in Tech (PDXWIT) opened up their annual State of the Community survey to the local Portland tech community. For the 2018 survey, PDXWIT doubled down on data related to discrimination and harassment in tech workplaces. Today, the results from that survey are live. We partnered with PDXWIT this year to create a…

Podcasts seem to be everywhere this year. They’re the perfect medium for tuning out from the world, and also for tuning in a little closer to your industry and learning something along the way. Recently, we’ve come across (and been featured on) some incredible podcasts in our industry including The…

You have a Ruby on Rails application that needs development work done. To accomplish your company goals related to this application, you need development resources. In this situation, you have a few options to consider: Should you partner with a development agency, hire an in-house developer, or find a freelancer? …

Healthcare is something that impacts the lives of everyone around us. You’ve likely interacted with a healthcare website in the last year in some form, whether it’s refilling a prescription, finding out more regarding your insurance coverage, or seeking treatment for an ailment. …

There are hundreds of Ruby on Rails agencies out there. If you’re looking to outsource your web app development to one, you’ve likely done your fair share of Googling along the way so far. After a while, they may start to look the same. …

What can a Ruby on Rails development shop actually do for your application? If you’re considering bringing on new resources to help with an application for the first time, you may be unsure what an outside dev shop can actually help with. Here are a few things that an experienced…