Tech Planning
DevSecOps 101: What is DevSecOps?
Embracing DevSecOps demands moving beyond the old “set it and forget it” mentality. You are probably already adopting DevSecOps at some level; you just may not be doing a satisfactory job yet.
Read MorePlaybook for a Smooth Launch
Recently, I was upgrading the core functionality of a Shopify app that we built for a client. The nature of this app required the majority of the changes to be tested in the production environment. While this wasn’t ideal, sometimes it’s just the way the cookie crumbles. Naturally, this introduced a certain amount of anxiety…
Read MoreLooking Forward in Mobile Development
TL;DR Very few businesses really need a mobile application. If you use Bluetooth or GPS, you know what you need. But for everyone else, whether you want a mobile app depends mostly on the experience you offer your users. Technology Marches On Mobile development, particular cross-platform (e.g. both iOS and Android), is at a much…
Read MoreGnarly technology predictions for 2022
When we first started The Gnar Company I expected to spend a significant amount of time researching and implementing new technologies each year. What we’ve generally found is while new frameworks and stacks are constantly evolving, clients typically seek expertise and stability within a given tech ecosystem. In our 6 years of operating The Gnar…
Read MoreHow to Decide Between Off-the-Shelf and Custom Software for Your Business
Both off-the-shelf and custom software present pros and cons businesses should consider before deciding.