February 9, 2023Paulina Karadagian
Our methodology
You've just won a backstage pass to Awkbit! Discover how we work to bring you a top-notch tech solution.
4 min read
December 18, 2022Paulina Karadagian
Guía rápida de React
Una guía técnica sobre React para no desarrolladores. Descubre cómo hacer que un sitio “viva”
4 min read
December 18, 2022Paulina Karadagian
React 101
A technical guide about React for non-devs. Discover how to make a site alive.
4 min read
December 7, 2022Paulina Karadagian
Tendencias tecnológicas que marcarán el 2023
¡Ajústate tu cinturón! El nuevo año nos traerá muchas novedades que aquí las resumimos para que pueda estar preparado y adelantarse a los sucesos. Aprende todo lo que necesitas saber acerca del futuro que nos espera.
3 min read
December 4, 2022Paulina Karadagian
¿Sabes los beneficios de React en tus Apps de negocios?
¡Descubre los 5 beneficios más importantes al implementar ReactJs para tu sitio web o apps de negocios!
3 min read
December 3, 2022Paulina Karadagian
Do you know the benefits of React for your business app?
Find out the top 5 benefits of implementing ReactJs for your business app or website!
3 min read
August 1, 2022Guadalupe Lareo
Digital gallery for design students and grads
Universities can use technology in their favor to enhance the experiences of their alumni. Digital galleries are the first step to bringing their work to the world!
5 min read
June 16, 2022Guadalupe Lareo
Pros and cons of Drupal for eLearning
Academic institutions need to build a solid and powerful website for their alumni. Let’s see the best and worst of Drupal for eLearning.
5 min read
June 7, 2022Guadalupe Lareo
Mobile-first: students are the ultimate decision-makers
Smartphones allow students to carry their schools in their pockets. Let’s see how this day-to-day device is an opportunity to collaborate with their learning journey.
5 min read
April 29, 2022Fidel Chaves
The best and worst of no-code development
No-code development is approaching faster. Let’s see the best and worst of what’s growing on the technological horizon.
6 min read
April 12, 2022Fidel Chaves
Blockchain, the Metaverse, and Web3—the future now
Three buzzwords are striking the news every day lately: blockchain, the Metaverse, and Web3. These are the future, now.
7 min read
April 5, 2022Fidel Chaves
How to find yourself a coding mentor
The development world can feel like a daunting world to enter. Let’s review how to find yourself a coding mentor to help you navigate it.
6 min read
March 28, 2022Fidel Chaves
7 powerful tips to write tech articles
Writing for tech? We have 7 powerful tips to write tech articles so any reader can understand you.
8 min read
March 3, 2022Fidel Chaves
When burnout becomes the norm you better run
Burnout is an issue that systemically plagues our present workplaces. How can we identify it and address it individually and at a business level?
11 min read
January 27, 2022Fidel Chaves
Drag-and-drop for front end: an impossible goal?
A drag-and-drop solution is the ultimate front-end development mecca. What are the challenges and hurdles to overcome to get there? What is the current situation?
12 min read
January 18, 2022Fidel Chaves
RWD: what does responsive mean?
RWD, or responsive web design, is already a well-established player in the front-end arena. Let’s review what it is about.
6 min read
January 12, 2022Fidel Chaves
Most popular JavaScript frameworks for 2022
The most popular JavaScript frameworks change year by year. Let’s review the latest JS trends for 2022.
6 min read
January 11, 2022Fidel Chaves
Frontend development with React: the basics
Frontend development has JavaScript libraries at its core, and React is one of the most popular.
5 min read
January 10, 2022Fidel Chaves
What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?
Software as a Service (SaaS) has changed the software distribution paradigm and offers solid competitive advantages to companies. Learn why it is fundamental for digital transformation.
4 min read
December 23, 2021Fidel Chaves
How to master cloud security and migrations
New technologies are always a challenge. Learn here the basics on how to master cloud security and migrations.
9 min read
December 22, 2021Fidel Chaves
Cybersecurity: how to perform an audit
Cybersecurity is news once again. Let's review its basics and how to perform an audit so you can sleep safe and sound.
8 min read
December 17, 2021Fidel Chaves
Developing an app strategy in 9 simple steps
Developing an app strategy may mean hitting the ball out of the park or a terrible failure. Let's figure it out step by step.
7 min read
December 16, 2021Fidel Chaves
Microservices vs. API: are these the same?
Microservices vs. APIs, are these different or the same thing? We will review how these two work together.
5 min read
November 19, 2021Fidel Chaves
The Ultimate Guide to Software Development Management [2021]
You’ve stumbled across the ultimate guide to software development management, an evergreen guide to software development management created thanks to our experience as a software factory.
48 min read
November 11, 2021Fidel Chaves
Ahrefs: how to score 100% in tech SEO
We recently tackled technical SEO optimization using Ahrefs. Here is how we scored 100% in tech SEO.
10 min read
November 9, 2021Fidel Chaves
The best practices and benefits of staff augmentation
There is a growing need for IT and software development services. Here, a series of best practices and benefits when engaging in staff augmentation. Learn all about them.
8 min read
November 5, 2021Fidel Chaves
Product development: how to launch an MVP
Are you familiar with the product development process? Do you know how to launch an MVP? Let's take a deep dive.
9 min read
October 29, 2021Fidel Chaves
How to improve your marketing campaign landing pages with Layout Builder
Add flexibility and lead generation to your website by learning how to improve your marketing campaign landing pages with Layout Builder.
6 min read
October 21, 2021Fidel Chaves
How to automate your team's workflow and content moderation
Today, content is king. Learn how to automate your team’s workflow and content moderation to provide the best for your site and community.
8 min read
October 15, 2021Fidel Chaves
Upcoming trends in open source for 2021
Take a look at the current state-of-the-art and upcoming trends in open source for 2021. What does the future look like?
10 min read
October 6, 2021Fidel Chaves
Headless CMS: 5 benefits of choosing Drupal
Drupal can integrate with multiple front ends to get a headless CMS. Let’s take a look at its benefits.
5 min read
September 30, 2021Fidel Chaves
The best Drupal distributions in 2021
The best Drupal distributions can last only a moment. Today, we are looking at the best ones in 2021.
6 min read
September 27, 2021Fidel Chaves
Content delivery network: what is a CDN?
A content delivery network, or CDN, can make the difference between a slow site and a visited site. Find out how.
5 min read
September 14, 2021Fidel Chaves
The best payment gateways in 2021
Payment gateways were a silent revolution in the world of commerce. Today: the best payment gateways in 2021.
10 min read
August 20, 2021Fidel Chaves
Open-source operating systems and code editors for 2021
Recently, we discussed the essential open-source tool kit for the average user and also for artists and creators. Now, it is time for operating systems and code editors.
9 min read
August 18, 2021Fidel Chaves
Open-source tool kit for 2021: creators edition
Free and open-source software is quickly growing; get the best out of it as an artist with our essential open-source tool kit for 2021: creators edition.
10 min read
August 11, 2021Fidel Chaves
Iterative development: working with agile methodologies
Agile has mutated significantly since the publication of its manifesto. Today, how agile methodologies and iterative development veered away from traditional interpretation.
7 min read
August 10, 2021Fidel Chaves
Top 5 advantages of multidisciplinary teams in technology
The advantages of multidisciplinary teams in technology are many; quality, team improvement, time-saving, problem-solving, and versatility.
6 min read
August 9, 2021Fidel Chaves
Looking towards 2022: product vs. project management
Product vs. project management? Not exactly. Both roles are crucial and they are meant to deliver maximum performance in terms of productivity, coordination, and customer happiness.
9 min read
August 4, 2021Fidel Chaves
Tech lead vs. CTO: who does what
Tech lead vs. CTO might be the wrong way to put it. Let’s learn who does what to avoid this mistake.
8 min read
August 2, 2021Fidel Chaves
Frontend design: have you heard of Gatsby?
Gatsby has been gaining popularity in frontend design steadily since 2018. In 2021, with Gatsby v3.0 rolling, you might want to know the new kid in the block.
6 min read
July 29, 2021Fidel Chaves
Top tech trends in public cloud computing
Cloud computing is gaining momentum as the model behind the digital transformation and the rebuilding of many activities. In this scenario, what are the top tech trends in public cloud computing for 2021?
9 min read
July 26, 2021Fidel Chaves
Infrastructure: Why the cloud's future is hybrid
The cloud is a system that can store information and offers processing capabilities. Clouds can be public, private, or both. Let’s discuss the infrastructure of hybrid clouds.
9 min read
July 12, 2021Fidel Chaves
Why software testing is important in CI/CD
Software testing has become a cornerstone of software development through CI/CD pipeline implementation and DevOps culture.
9 min read
July 8, 2021Fidel Chaves
What makes an outstanding CI/CD pipeline?
An outstanding CI/CD pipeline contains a few basic features: speed, reliability, automation, accuracy, and consistency. Learn how to get the most out of them.
10 min read
June 28, 2021Fidel Chaves
The best 10 open-source tools for DevOps automation
DevOps provides a revolutionary framework to develop software. Combined with open-source tools, it can be a powerful mix. Today: the best 10 open-source tools for DevOps automation.
10 min read
June 25, 2021Fidel Chaves
How to save valuable time with DevOps
There is no unique definition for the term DevOps, as it has many concepts associated with it. But our focus today is how to save valuable time with DevOps.
8 min read
June 17, 2021Fidel Chaves
Top open-source learning management systems
A learning management system is a software program dedicated to education. Today we discuss the top open-source learning management systems.
8 min read
June 15, 2021Fidel Chaves
Drupal vs. WordPress: pros and cons for 2021
Both Drupal and WordPress are free and open-source content management systems. They use PHP, a general-purpose scripting language, and use a similar module/plugin extension structure. Both present templates and a variety of uses. What are their pros and cons?
7 min read
June 10, 2021Fidel Chaves
What does CMS mean, and why use Drupal?
What does CMS mean? Why use Drupal? These questions might be helpful if you are starting your own web project development. Let’s take a look at the invisible software behind numerous websites.
8 min read
June 3, 2021Fidel Chaves
The mobile-first approach: a trend you can't ignore
The mobile-first approach implies that projects are born with the mobile version in mind from the get-go. The mobile version can work as a seed to grow different viewports as tablet and desktop, providing usability, functionality, and a consistent user experience.
5 min read
June 3, 2021Fidel Chaves
Responsive vs. adaptive design: the best of versatile layouts
New devices are created daily, and no standardization assures a stable viewport. In the age of mobile, responsive design and adaptive design are a need for users, developers, and designers. Responsive vs. adaptive design: which will you choose?
7 min read
May 28, 2021Fidel Chaves
Why not create your 404 error page from a template
You have probably stumbled into many 404 pages during your time on the internet. Some good, some funny, many hideous. Here is why not create your 404 error page from a template.
7 min read
May 28, 2021Fidel Chaves
Design process: being creative in service of communication
When working on the design process, being creative is in the service of communication and functionality. UX and UI showed how designing is more than knowing how to use a tool. It is putting creativity to work for usability and communication.
6 min read
May 19, 2021Fidel Chaves
Usability heuristics: is Law of Proximity important?
The Law of Proximity states that objects that are close to each other tend to be grouped together. Proximity helps establish a connection between neighboring objects and facilitates a fast and efficient understating and organization of information.
6 min read
May 19, 2021Fidel Chaves
Design thinking starts with empathy—what happens next?
Design thinking is a framework for innovation, a fundamental mindset, and a tool for simplicity and humanity. Even if the name is somewhat new, design thinking has been here for a long time, and it starts with empathy.
5 min read
May 19, 2021Fidel Chaves
Prototype vs wireframe: what is the difference?
Wireframes and prototypes are often confused, but they play different roles in the design process. The main difference between them is the level of fidelity and functionality. Prototype vs. wireframe? Is it a dilemma?
5 min read
May 14, 2021Fidel Chaves
Human-first design: the 4 goals of usability testing
Human first design implies a user-centered interaction design that relies on accomplishing the goals of usability testing. This method takes into account the usage and direct input of users on your system.
7 min read
May 14, 2021Fidel Chaves
The best in UXUI design—What is Figma?
Figma is a cloud-based digital design and prototyping tool for your individual or collaborative projects. It is easy to use, does not require installation, and keeps versions up to date for your whole team.
7 min read
May 14, 2021Fidel Chaves
User experience vs. user interface: can you tell them apart?
User experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design are often confused. Both terms are often used interchangeably, but they refer to quite different roles. So, what is the difference between UX and UI?
7 min read
April 28, 2021Fidel Chaves
Google Lighthouse, a valuable self-audit tool
Google Lighthouse presents itself as an all-around comparative scoring system. Here we tackle what it is, how it works, and the criticisms that might make you look for alternatives.
6 min read
April 28, 2021Fidel Chaves
What's a software factory? A review in 3 parts
After Ford’s rolling machine and Le Corbusier’s living machine, industrialism arrives at software: the problem-solving machine. But what is a software factory?
6 min read