News & Insights
Insights on software development, nearshore teams, product design, web performance, and building with senior engineers in Costa Rica.
Our 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.
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How 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.
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Payment 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.
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Nearshore vs. offshore: what we tell our clients
An honest comparison from an agency that could pitch you either way but won't.
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What 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.
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How 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.
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The 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.
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Data 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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How We Build News Platforms
We've built 5+ news platforms. Here's what we learned about editorial workflows, traffic spikes, and data visualization for media.
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From MVP to Scale: When to Invest in Your Software
Your MVP shipped. Users are coming. Now what? How to know when to invest in scaling your software versus when to keep iterating.
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Payment Gateway Integration in Costa Rica: BAC, Promerica, GreenPay Compared
Stripe doesn't work in most of Latin America. Here's how BAC, Promerica, GreenPay, and PayPal compare for e-commerce in Costa Rica.
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Why Costa Rica for Nearshore Software Development
Same time zone as the US, fluent English, 30-50% lower costs, and 150,000 IT professionals. Why SaaS companies choose Costa Rica.
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