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Most business logic ends up hardcoded deep in your app, and it’s slowly killing your codebase. What starts as a clean service grows into a bloated mess of if-else statements, feature flags, and ad-hoc patches no one dares touch. Before long, your services are "absolute units", ORM models do way more than map data, and you’re moving data back and forth like an unpaid intern, not a software engineer. How did we get here? The real problem: Business logic is treated like an afterthought When w…
For many small businesses, growth often comes with challenges. When you're operating with limited staff and resources, it’s easy for things to become chaotic. Tasks might be unclear, communication could be inconsistent, and inefficiencies may go unnoticed. Without a roadmap, it’s difficult to know how things are supposed to get done, let alone if they’re getting done the best way possible. This is where business process mapping comes in. A business process map is a visual representation of the …
You might recognize these titles: Tech Founder, Key Player in Successful Startups, and AWS Solutions Architect Professional. However, behind these achievements is a tech leader who’s all about integrity and impactful, secure solutions. After being at the forefront of two startups valued at $18M+ and $25M+ respectively, he is now the founder of Atomic Wombat, building web apps and helping businesses protect themselves against hackers. This is Alexandre’s story, and together, we’re …
Do you know those little girls who once dreamed big, imagining they could change the world? I was one of them. And now, I’m incredibly lucky to be living that dream, not just for myself but alongside other brilliant women who are turning their visions into reality. It wasn’t long ago that we had the opportunity to collaborate with two extraordinary women who are reshaping the academic and tech worlds. Dr. Alexandra Freeman, Executive Director at the Winton Centre for Risk & Evidence Communicati…
The pursuit of speed often takes precedence over other considerations. Conventional wisdom dictates that faster is better, as it enables organizations to swiftly deliver products to market, outpace competitors, and generate revenue more rapidly. All of this is true. However, a growing body of research challenges this long-held notion, revealing a paradoxical truth: sometimes, slowing down is the key to accelerating success. The Time-Saving Bias: Unraveling a Cognitive Illusion At the heart …
In computer storage, fragmentation is a phenomenon in which storage space [...] is used inefficiently, reducing capacity or performance and often both. The exact consequences of fragmentation depend on the specific system of storage allocation in use and the particular form of fragmentation. In many cases, fragmentation leads to storage space being "wasted", and in that case the term also refers to the wasted space itself. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fragmentation_(computing) Fragmentation…
Hello, we are Wingravity, a software engineering company, and this article is for the curious souls who want to unravel the mystery and answer that one question What Software Engineers Really Do? Today, we're getting you some answers. Well, first of all, we are not confined to a desk or a specific location, and we can work virtually anywhere in the world where it's legally allowed. Right now, we are based in Romania. We are not here to tell you about the nitty-gritty details of our dai…
In software development, authenticity isn't just a feature—it's a way of life. Where lines of code intersect with lines of communication, authenticity is often overlooked as a powerful quality. It can be tempting to blend in, conform to norms, and please everyone. However, true success and fulfillment come from embracing your authentic self and attracting those who resonate with your uniqueness. In this article, we will explore the significance of authenticity in software development and …
The tech industry never ceases to amaze with its relentless innovation. But amid the quest for "more," we're grappling with a phenomenon I call "tech-expectations inflation". As someone deeply immersed in the tech world, I want to explore this issue, shed light on its far-reaching consequences, and offer a vision of how we can find genuine meaning in an age defined by our relentless pursuit of more. The Tech-Expectations Inflation Spiral Picture a world where the desire for "more" kno…
Engineering management is a multifaceted role that requires a unique combination of technical expertise and managerial skills. Many people hold misconceptions about what it takes to be an effective software engineering manager. In this article, we will debunk common myths and shed light on the realities of the ideal software engineering manager profile. By exploring the necessary qualities we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to excel in this role. The Dual Role…
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