Business
Culture
Agile
How We Handle the Remote-First Approach at Monterail [UPDATED 2022]
In January 2020, we introduced the remote-first approach to our organization as one of our Key Initiatives for that year. The shift seemed radical at a time - little did we know that soon enough it would become the...
Technology
Web3
The Guide to Blockchain: How Does It Work?
With the rise of Web3, blockchain has undoubtedly become one of the most important words in the current financial domain. In this article, I will try to introduce you to the basics and answer any questions you may have....
Gilbert Komin
• September 27, 2022
Culture
D&I
Emotions at Work: Unprofessional or Unappreciated Asset?
There is a widespread belief that there is no place for emotions at work, which may lead to the erroneous equation of professionalism with adopting an indifferent attitude. In addition, we suppress emotions because we...
Dominika Dudek
• September 23, 2022
Development
Flutter
Ionic
Flutter vs Ionic: Which Cross-Platform Framework To Use in 2022
When developing a multi-platform application, there are many frameworks to help you get started. Two you might consider are Flutter or Ionic. In this blog, we’ll explore the similarities and differences between Flutter...
Ruslan Zaripov
• September 19, 2022
Business
Ruby/Rails
Old Ruby Codebase - When to Update, What to Consider (Checklist)
A programming saying to live by is “code that you don’t touch gets rusty over time”. We have to realize that our piece of software is not a completely isolated, independent unit (even when using containerization like...
Jan Dudulski
• September 15, 2022
JavaScript
Product Design
Data Visualization
User Experience
19 Best JavaScript Data Visualization Libraries [UPDATED 2022]
To what extent does your app rely on data? It probably does in some way. Even if the app is not exactly business-oriented, you’d probably need data for the admin panel, the dashboard, performance tracking, and similar...
Jakub Majorek
• September 13, 2022
Development
User Experience
Mobile Development
Flutter
Why Use Flutter for Animations in Mobile App Development?
When thinking of a mobile application, we all want it to be beautiful, user-friendly, fast, and exciting to use. How to achieve that? Animations are essential to making the UI of a mobile app feel natural and smooth....
Ruslan Zaripov
• September 7, 2022
Development
User Experience
What is a Prototype: Benefits and Prototyping Types
In this part of my product design series about Proof of Concept, prototype, and Minimum Viable Product, I’m discussing the former concept which can be very useful in deciding how your product should work in terms of...
Matylda Chmielewska
• September 1, 2022
AI
HR Tech
Recruitment
How Hiring Has Adopted to AI and Modern Technology
As we continuously evolve to understand the world through the lens of data, more and more industries enjoy drastic changes to their landscape. Human Resources, hiring to be specific, has evolved to encompass...
Marie Derben
• August 30, 2022
Development
Backend
Go
Golang 101: All the Basics You Need to Know
Go (or Golang) is definitely not the most popular programming language, but its over 10-year journey in the development world goes slowly but surely, revealing many advantages over other, more prominent, backend...
Kaja Grzybowska
• August 24, 2022
Recruitment
Monterail Tech Network
Monterail Tech Network — Freelancer's Freedom, Long-Term Cooperation
Enjoying your freelancer’s job but would appreciate a stable work environment and interesting projects? Or maybe flexibility is the most important factor when looking for your next gig? We took it all into consideration...
Culture
D&I
Mental health
Monterail x HearMe: Prioritizing Team Members’ Mental Health at Work
Over two years of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and a looming climate catastrophe have all been taking a toll on the mental health of employees worldwide. According to the research conducted by ADP...
Development
Mobile Development
Building a Mobile App: the Step-By-Step Guide for 2023
The number of mobile downloads has been steadily growing since 2016 and reached 230 billion in 2022, but there’s a catch: the market is saturated. With very few tech giants on top - including TikTok, Imangi Studios, and...
Culture
Ruby/Rails
Monterail bootcamp
Ruby on Rails Bootcamp - Key Takeaways From Participants
In 2022 we are holding our third Rubycamp. It’s a unique bootcamp dedicated to Ruby on Rails where, for two months, participants immerse themselves in Ruby with hands-on mentoring by experts.
Carlos Oliveira
• August 2, 2022
Python
Multiprocessing vs Multithreading in Python – Explained With Cooking
A (not) short story about how I came to understand the discrete difference between multiprocessing and multithreading.
Michał Stachura
• July 28, 2022
Business
Development
6 Best Tools For Collecting User Feedback From Your Web Application
Building a digital product with a customer-centric approach looks nothing like a production line. Clients' needs are in constant motion, nothing is set in stone once and for all, and iterations and updates can go on...
Kaja Grzybowska
• July 26, 2022