News & Insights
Latest news, insights, and updates from our team.
The real cost of a bad development agency
We've been hired to fix the mess. More than once. Here's what it costs and what the warning signs were.
ReadWhy SaaS companies are hiring developers in Costa Rica
The time zone, the talent, the cost. Why more US product teams are building with Costa Rica engineers.
ReadBuilding a news platform that doesn't crash on breaking news
What happens when traffic spikes 10x in 30 minutes, and what we've learned from building 5+ media platforms that handle it.
ReadFrom Figma to production: how our design-to-dev handoff works
The handoff is where most agencies lose weeks. Here's how we've eliminated it by putting designers and developers on the same team.
ReadOur React + Node.js stack: why we chose it and when we don't
What we use, why it works for most projects, and the cases where we reach for something else instead.
ReadHow much does nearshore development cost in 2026?
Real ranges, not "it depends" hand-waving. What affects price, what's hidden, and how to read a proposal without getting taken.
ReadPayment gateway integration in Costa Rica: BAC vs. Promerica vs. GreenPay
Stripe doesn't work here. Here's what does, how they compare, and what to expect from the certification process.
ReadNearshore vs. offshore: what we tell our clients
An honest comparison from an agency that could pitch you either way but won't.
ReadWhat to expect in your first 90 days with a nearshore team
The honeymoon, the friction, and the moment it clicks. A realistic timeline for what the first three months look like.
ReadHow to evaluate a nearshore development partner (a CTO's checklist)
What to look for, what to avoid, and the questions most agencies hope you won't ask. From a team that's been on both sides of the table.
ReadThe True Cost of Technical Debt
Technical debt isn't free. Every shortcut you take now is a tax on every feature you build later. Here's how to manage it pragmatically.
ReadData Visualization for Better Business Decisions
If your team is copy-pasting between spreadsheets, you probably need a dashboard. How data visualization turns numbers into decisions.
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