Growth Acceleration Partners | May 30, 2024
Software Development Engineering
Out-of-the-Box Tech: The Case for Custom Software
Companies are often tempted by the allure of out-of-the-box (OOTB) software solutions, promising quick setup and lower initial costs. One-size-fits-all applications can come with significant drawbacks that hinder efficiency and growth. Discover how investing in custom software can optimize processes, enhance productivity and provide a competitive edge.
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Growth Acceleration Partners | May 29, 2024
What to Know Before You Implement Public-Facing APIs
A public-facing API is a good way for others to connect to your systems. But don’t start building one until you answer these questions. There’s a lot to be said for creating an API and making it publicly accessible. Public-facing APIs enable people to connect to your systems, which can extend a business model or […]
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Growth Acceleration Partners | May 21, 2024
Simplifying Cloud-Native .NET Development: .NET Aspire vs. Docker
Tired of wrestling with the complexities of cloud-native .NET development? You’re not alone. Two prominent contenders are vying to simplify your life. But which one is right for your next project? Let’s break down what they offer and when you should choose one over the other. Note: .NET Aspire is now generally available – so […]
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Growth Acceleration Partners | May 20, 2024
Getting Started with AI: It’s Easier Than You Think
By Dee Dee Walsh, Geek GAPster Okay let’s be honest — the world of AI sometimes feels like a sci-fi movie. (Star Wars sci-fi not Roger Corman.) So-called experts are throwing out a lot of complicated vocabulary with words and acronyms like neural networks, deep learning, NLP, GAN, RAG, and SLAP. (Oops I made that […]
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Growth Acceleration Partners | May 6, 2024
GAP’s Guide to Prompt Engineering (and How to Get it Right)
Best Practices from the School of Hard Knocks by Jocelyn Sexton, GAP’s VP of Marketing In the immortal words of Yogi Berra, “We made too many wrong mistakes.” And when it comes to prompt engineering — which is, per McKinsey & Company, “the practice of designing inputs for AI tools that will produce optimal outputs” […]
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Growth Acceleration Partners | May 1, 2024
Software & Data Engineering, UI/UX Design & UI Development
The Impact of Accessibility in Custom Software Development
Technology continues to shape our lives in profound ways, and making sure everyone — regardless of ability — can access and interact with digital content is not only the right thing to do, but also a smart business decision. Accessibility is a fundamental necessity, and it is much more difficult and costly to retrofit into existing software than to incorporate it from the start.
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Growth Acceleration Partners | April 24, 2024
Migrate & Modernize, Nearshore Solutions, Software & Data Engineering, Thought Leadership
The CIO Balancing Act: Prioritizing Exciting vs. Essential Projects While Building Teams to Handle it All
From Infrastructure to Innovation, Tech Leaders Must Communicate Value & Retain the Right Expertise to Scale CIOs and CTOs are often in a balancing act: leveraging their technical expertise while also being strategic leaders. It’s about aligning technology investments with budgets and priorities. And you’re pursuing initiatives that achieve transformative changes alongside initiatives that enable […]
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Growth Acceleration Partners | April 16, 2024
6 Misconceptions About Using Generative AI to Improve Programmer Productivity
Generative AI can improve programmers’ productivity — but only when they correctly calibrate expectations. Here are six ways to get off on the wrong foot. Attempting to get through a work day without reading or hearing about AI is like trying to send a text message with a carrier pigeon — highly unlikely. Software engineers […]
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Growth Acceleration Partners | April 16, 2024
Agile QA Automation in DevOps: Driving Seamless Integration, Continuous Feedback and Quality at Speed
To remain on point with modern development practices, there’s a growing need for integrating traditional quality assurance (QA) processes with automation, DevOps and non-waterfall models (i.e., Agile). While QA automation streamlines testing, DevOps practices ensure continuous integration and delivery. Together, they enable faster, more reliable software releases. Let’s explore how DevOps and Agile practices support […]
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Growth Acceleration Partners | April 16, 2024
The Role of End-to-End Managed IT Services to Future-Proofing Your Business
As companies grow, IT infrastructures become more complex, demanding additional resources, expertise and proactive management. End-to-end managed IT services play a key role in streamlining operations and boosting business performance. By maintaining, troubleshooting and proactively improving business IT systems, these services enhance security, prevent problems and increase productivity. Here, we’ll explore how using end-to-end managed […]
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