Maven Group

08/17/2023

We have some great news to share.

We’re thrilled to announce that Maven E-Commerce, one of Maven Group’s companies, has been recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies in 2023 by Inc 5000!🎉

The achievement was possible thanks to our dedicated team and wonderful clients – we couldn’t be more thankful and wouldn’t have done it without you!🏆

The full 2023 list and details are in the comments ⬇

08/10/2023

A successful software solution is impossible without one process ⬇️

➡️ Customization.

Businesses have unique needs, opportunities, technical knowledge, and requirements. Defining and classifying those at the beginning is key to creating the most valuable personalized result later.

📌 One of the frameworks used for classification is Stacey Uncertainty Model.

Based on the level of technology and requirements uncertainty, it helps qualify a project as Simple, Complex, Complicated, or Chaotic. The type of project gives an idea of what the solution will look like, what it’ll include, and which parts of it should be prioritized.

📍The more understandable the requirements, the easier it is to estimate the result

This is what you need to know about the categories:

🔹Simple project:

- The client has a low level of uncertainty
- A service provider can clearly define the budget and commit to a certain deadline
- The framework of choice is Waterfall

🔹Complicated project:

- A project with some level of uncertainty
- In most cases, the requirements must be defined additionally with Business Analysis
- The Kanban framework is best for the case

🔹Complex project:

- A project has a high level of uncertainty
- The Inception phase is conducted to gather requirements, define a vision, build the architecture, and plan the release
- The Scrum framework is perfect for obtaining a value-first, effective development process

🔹Chaotic project:

- The highest level of uncertainty
- The product team is crucial, so if the client doesn’t have an experienced team, external providers' services are essential
- The in-depth Inception phase is a must-have
- Scrum is the best suitable framework

The Stacey Model helps make the process of qualification faster and more systematic. Then, the IT team can shape further stages based on their expertise and experience to reach the best customization.

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This is what we do at Maven🌟 If your business needs a reliable service provider to develop a solution that delivers profit, send us a message at [email protected]

07/31/2023

Ever wondered which cloud provider is better for your business?

The relevant choice for most “plain vanilla” scenarios is among the 3 market leaders - AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Yet, to choose the most beneficial cloud provider for your unique business case, you need to analyze top-3 business indicators:

🔹 Prices
🔹 Benefits and bonuses
🔹 Team’s expertise

Find out more about AWS/Azure/GCP differences and read our own tips on making the right choice for your business purposes via the link in the comments ⬇️

07/26/2023

Secrets aside - this is how we do it!

07/13/2023

81% of companies face disruptions to their core business operations and cannot start working with newer technologies because of their technical debt. Yet, only 7.2% methodically track the tech debt, and 26% use a tool for it.

Dealing with the tech debt issue requires the right metrics and tools for measuring it. These will help set useful technical debt KPIs and improve them.

Some of the metrics we recommend are:

🔹 CFR
🔹 TDR
🔹 Lead time
🔹 Debt index
🔹 Defect ratio
🔹 Code coverage
🔹 Failed CD/CI events number

The tools you can use to track technical debt metrics are:

🔸 Stepsize
🔸 SonarQube
🔸 TeamScale
🔸 Checkstyle
🔸 Mend.io

In our new article at https://shorturl.at/mI459 we explain the metrics mentioned and share valuable insights on improving them. Check it out🌟

Discover the top methods for measuring technical debt metrics. Read our proven tips that help improve KPIs and tackle what hinders business development.

06/29/2023

Tired of unexpected budget expenses❓

📌 Analyzing the Total Cost of Ownership when planning to acuire a business asset is the top solution for the problem.

Business stakeholders often neglect TCO as it requires a decent amount of effort and knowledge of its specifics to be concluded. Yet, without the TCO, you risk spending more than planned and end up losing instead of winning.

To ease your TCO calculation, we prepared an article on TCO analysis for software, its challenges, and valuable tips from our team.

🌟 Read it via https://shorturl.at/szFRS

Learn how to calculate the total cost of ownership (TCO) for software with our comprehensive guide. Discover the key factors to consider and make the right business decisions.

06/22/2023

Did you know that…

…according to Gartner, by 2025, 70% of new applications developed by organizations will use low-code or no-code technologies, up from less than 25% in 2020?

…in 2023, 56% of organizations reported using DevOps or DevSecOps methodologies, up from 47% in 2022?

…over 95% of new digital workloads will be deployed on cloud-native platforms by 2025, compared to 30% in 2021?

🖇️ Being aware of emerging developments turning into actual business practices, analyzing and choosing what to invest in based on accurate data and statistics is the best way to stay competitive and take advantage of newly available opportunities.

In our new article, we review 6 application modernization trends that are worth considering in 2023 and delve into 5 essential tips for preparing for a modernization strategy that will lead to higher chances of success. Check it out ➡️ https://shorturl.at/puJO9

Learn about the latest trends, predictions, and strategies shaping how businesses modernize their applications. Get ready for the future of enterprise technology!

06/20/2023

How do you assess whether technology fits the business needs? ⬇️

The framework to help answer that question is called application fitness assessment✅ It helps IT and business teams decide what course of action is best for existing and future technology and how to make it suit the business goals better.

Proper analysis and priorities according to the data-driven results of the assessment can improve efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, optimize resource utilization, enhance security, and increase customer satisfaction.

So how do you execute the application fitness assessment successfully?

At Maven, we have 2 main stages of the process that we recommend for a high-quality result:

1️⃣ Theoretical project assessment

First, we analyze both functional and non-functional business requirements. Then, we compare those to the existing or future applications and decide whether they are or should be matching. Planning before working on new solutions is crucial to avoid facing unfortunate consequences later.

2️⃣ Practical outcome assessment

Second, as part of the testing strategy, we practically analyze the outcome delivered. Comparing the initial project plans, we assess whether the finished solution matches business requirements to the full extent and identify what needs to be changed or improved.

The benchmarks and key factors that need to be analyzed are set for every business individually. The list can include:

- Security
- Usability
- Compliance
- Compatibility
- Functional fit
- Performance
- Maintainability
- Etc.

An application fitness assessment requires total commitment, thorough attention, and dedication. By analyzing the existing application portfolio and later focusing on the right parts, businesses can maximize their technology's benefits.

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If you are looking for application assessment and modernization from external service providers, check out https://www.mavensolutions.tech/services/

With 13+ years of experience working with businesses of different niches and sizes, Maven Solutions can be just the partner you’ve been looking for 🌟

06/16/2023

Want to migrate data from legacy systems successfully?

To ensure a positive outcome, we advise businesses to:

🔸 create a dedicated data migration project, separate from other tasks and projects
🔸 estimate data migration cost beforehand, including explicit and implicit costs
🔸 double-check data quality and compliance
🔸 revise the in-house team’s expertise and, if needed, hire external professionals

Then, think about the migration strategy and risk elimination.

Read our newest article to find out about the main requirements and challenges that data migration involves, and get a step-by-step plan for migrating legacy systems ⬇️

https://shorturl.at/gKNUY

Learn how to migrate from a legacy system to a modern one with our expert guide. Discover best practices, tips, and pitfalls to avoid to ensure a smooth transition.

06/06/2023

Interested in microservices architecture? ⬇️

More than three-quarters of organizations of all sizes have already implemented microservices architecture and now reap the benefits. Yet, breaking the monolith is not a cure-all solution.

As with anything technology-related, microservices carry both advantages and disadvantages. The goal is to know both perspectives before making the commitment to change.

Our article offers an overview of the pros and cons of microservices architecture, as well as its use cases and insights on resolving two common mistakes when implementing new architecture. Check it out ⬇️

Discover the pros and cons of microservices architecture. Find practical tips to help you decide whether microservices suit your needs.

06/01/2023

Learning never stops!💡📚 5 months into 2023, our team members have proven their expertise with 13+ new certifications.

Each certification achieved is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion that our team brings to their professional development. Committed to lifelong learning and delivering outstanding solutions to clients and partners, we couldn’t be prouder to work with each other!

🔹 Maven’s CEO and Software Engineering Manager Andrii Korolov became certified by The Linux Foundation as a Kubernetes Application Developer, inspiring the whole engineering team to follow his example. Software Engineer Serhii Kalita was the second to receive the CKAD certification.

Kubernetes is an open-source platform for managing containerized workloads and services designed to automate containerized applications' deployment, scaling, and management. Now, working on the apps, we can use the platform to the maximum without spending extra hours on architecture.

🔹 The COO and Delivery Manager Serhii Kopeikin completed the Microservices architecture course by RobotDreams, which deepened his technical knowledge needed to manage projects most productively. Effectively translating business requirements into technical specifications and vice versa allows clear communication and collaboration between teams, minimizing misunderstandings and maximizing efficiency.

🔹 Olha Tkach, Maven’s Business Analyst and Scrum Master, received a Kanban for Agile Teams certification by Scrum Ukraine - a coaching company and passed the Technical Skills for Business Analyst training by the Art of Business Analysis. This enhances our team’s ability to approach clients’ needs and allocate resources in the most beneficial manner.

🔹 Dmytro Arkhypov and Lyudmila Fursenko, our front-end developers, enhanced their knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and libraries, and a back-end developer Bohdan Kashchei completed a Symfony 6 masterclass, improving their professional tooling expertise.

🔹 QA engineers Yuriy Komisaryk and Vladyslav Soia both received ISTQB Certification Institute credentials, recognizing their skills and advancing their professional credentials to a new level.

🔹 Magento Developer Ivan Levchenko learned more about conducting primary statistical analysis of data, proposing hypotheses, and evaluating them based on the collected data using the R language.

🔹 Finally, our HR manager Inga Baiier and content writer Kateryna Kril improved their language and writing skills with English For IT and Raccoon Writing courses.

Congratulations to each team member who has invested time and effort into expanding their knowledge and capabilities. Together, we're shaping the industry for the better! Here’s to many more achievements to come! 🥂

05/26/2023

Yes, your business has it too.

Technical debt is simply inevitable. In 2023, 72% of CIOs admit they are behind their digital transformation because of it.

While having technical debt doesn’t always mean that you must immediately eliminate it, if you do not address it at the right time - there is a huge chance of worsening customer satisfaction, facing disruptions to core business operations, draining the budget, and much more.

Here are the 5 strategies you could consider to deal with the problem:

🔹 Change your software development process
🔹 Take up code review techniques
🔹 Track and improve the appropriate metrics
🔹 Establish a constant refactoring culture
🔹 Understand and treat the root cause

Yet, there is more to the topic. Whatever approach or mix of approaches you choose should be based on your business’s specific needs, goals, and priorities.

Read more about technical debt and strategies to eliminate it:

Technical debt can cripple a codebase, but you will manage it effectively with these practices. Learn how to prioritize tasks and keep your codebase healthy.