Longreads from the Rocketship

There are many different ways to categorize software development. One way to break up the possibilities is by considering the factors of platform and place in stack.

With platform, there are three main possibilities: desktop, mobile, and web development. Each of these types of software development has its own norms and challenges.

With the place in stack, development can be either front-end, back-end, or full-stack. This has to do with what part of the application is being developed.

On October 5th, Rails 7.1 has been released. In this article, I will show you how I upgraded one of our projects, OneTribe (https://onetribe.team/), to the new major release within one day of my holidays.

Product roadmaps are not just the domain of engineers or developers. They are powerful tools that help you articulate your vision, plan for growth, communicate effectively with your team and stakeholders, and ultimately navigate the complex terrain of product development. Whether you're launching a mobile app, a SaaS platform, or a physical product, a well-crafted product roadmap can be your guiding light.

In an age where attention spans are fleeting and choices abundant, the success of any online platform hinges on its ability to provide seamless, swift, and engaging interactions. In fact, 40% of visitors will leave a website if it takes longer than three seconds to load.

With just a one second delay potentially causing a significant drop in user engagement, conversion rates, and overall satisfaction, it’s imperative that web developers prioritize immediacy. This rings especially true for Ruby on Rails applications, the backbone of many dynamic websites and web services.

As a non-tech founder or startup entrepreneur, embarking on the journey to turn your innovative idea into a successful product requires a solid technological foundation. In this blog post, we'll dive into the world of software architecture, which is the blueprint that shapes the structure, functionality, and scalability of your application, to explore two common approaches (Microservices and Monolith), and shed light on why understanding these concepts is crucial for the success of your Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Software architecture is like the skeletal framework of your application, dictating how its components will interact, communicate, and perform. It lays the groundwork for your application's development, ensuring it can accommodate both current and future needs. Think of it as the foundation of a house – a strong foundation enables and ensures a stable structure.