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Notes on building software that works
Practical, opinionated articles from the QuickSort team — written for founders, product owners, and operators who want to make better decisions about software.
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What 65,000 developers say about their tech stack — and what it means for your project
Stack Overflow's 2024 Developer Survey polled more than 65,000 engineers about the tools they actually use in production. Here's what the data says, and how to use it when commissioning custom software.
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Custom software vs SaaS: when building your own platform actually pays off
SaaS is the right answer most of the time. But for a meaningful set of businesses, the math flips. Here's how to tell which camp you're in before you commit to either.
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How to scope a software project before you write a single line of code
Most software projects fail in scoping, not in coding. A practical guide to defining what to build, what to leave out, and how to keep both you and your developer honest.
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