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Not only ChatGPT: Fascinating alternatives in the World of Artificial Intelligence

Dive into the comparison of leading chatbots, including ChatGPT, MonicaAI, ClaudeAI, Bing, PerplexityAI, and WriteSonic, understanding their functionalities, advantages, and drawbacks.

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Microsoft PowerPages: The future of application development or another failed CMS?

Delve into Microsoft's promotion of PowerPages, its integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, and its aim to simplify application development for non-programmers. Follow SKM Group's journey in testing PowerPages and revealing encountered problems.

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How to cope with employee turnover in IT

In the tech world, companies often face a common problem - employees leaving. This is especially tricky when it comes to IT developers. As the need for specific skills grows and the competition for the best IT experts gets tougher.

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Building web applications: Blazor vs. Angular

Has the moment arrived for us to relegate Angular to the past and unanimously transition to Blazor? Or perhaps, could it be that Blazor, as the successor to Razor, is afflicted from the same issues as its predecessor?

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Is IT Outsourcing Right for My Business? Key Questions to Consider

In the dynamic landscape of software creation, where innovation and efficiency are paramount, the concept of IT outsourcing has emerged as a strategic alternative that's catching the attention of businesses worldwide.

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Artificial Intelligence in mobile app development

Have you ever imagined mobile applications that understand your speech, tailor content to your interests, and analyze images to provide you with exactly what you need? The world is currently undergoing a revolution thanks to Artificial Intelligence.

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Updating the appearance of an Umbraco-based online store - Case Study

Based on the Umbraco v7 system, the appearance of the online store for Verge Sport company has been updated. The main tasks included expanding the editing capabilities from the administrative panel and optimizing the platform's speed.

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IT Outsourcing vs. Full-Time Hiring

In the landscape of the software industry, the success of a business hinges on its ability to assemble the right team with the right skills.One of the questions on every tech entrepreneur's mind: how do you get the best talent on board?

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Fail Fast, Learn Faster: How does MVP help avoid costly mistakes?

The IT world has been demanding rapid responses to all sorts of changes and novelties for some time now. With each new project, it's important to remember that the risk of making costly mistakes during software development is always present.

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Effective Interface Localization: Practical Guidelines

In the current digital world, reaching a global audience is essential. Translations break language barriers and make users feel at home. However, managing translations isn't easy.

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Maximizing developer efficiency

In the fast-paced world of software development, getting things done efficiently and coming up with new ideas is really important. With more and more lines of code and complicated projects, developers have to deal with a lot of tough problems.

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Creating a functional online store based on PlentyMarkets - Case study

In today's digital era, a well-functioning online store has become a crucial tool for companies looking to sell their products or services. For the Polish company Krosno S.A, we created a modern online store based on the PlentyMarkets system.

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Effective work planning in Scrum

Effective and efficient work planning plays a crucial role in the success of the Scrum methodology. In a dynamic business environment, it is essential to have the right strategy and tools to manage a project effectively.

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Introduction to Microsoft Blazor

In recent times, Blazor has become a highly popular technology in the field of web application development. Due to its increasing popularity, we decided to explore its practical implementation.

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AI tools for designers

Artificial intelligence has made its way into various aspects of life, and the field of design is no exception. We are currently witnessing a revolution that impacts the process of designing and creating aesthetic and functional solutions.

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Benefits and Traps of AI in IT

Artificial intelligence is one of the most innovative and dynamically developing fields in IT. In practice, the use of AI technology can be found in almost every industry, from medicine and finance to education and entertainment.

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Our Agile process: Why retrospectives reduce IT costs

Retrospective in IT projects is a process of reflection and analysis that takes place after the completion of a specific task or project. It is a practice used in agile methodologies to enable teams to identify what worked well, what can be improved.

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How to effectively optimize factory work – Case study

In the modern manufacturing sector, where the pace of change and growing customer demands are on a daily basis , efficiency and process optimization have become key factors determining success.

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Inclusivity in software design: Challenges and solutions

Inclusive software enhances user engagement and promotes a positive brand image, making it a strategic business asset. Create inclusive software designs that cater to all users, regardless of their abilities, age, or cultural background.

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How we created a valuation app – Case Study

In the IT industry, project pricing can be a time-consuming challenge. Our innovative tool streamlines the process, allowing for accurate quotes, scope analysis, and time management.

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