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If every answer is “yes” and every promise sounds too good to be true, it probably is. And if they never stick with clients for long or refuse to adapt to your needs, that’s another huge warning sign. Watch our CCO, Marin Luetić, explain the biggest red flags you can't ignore ☝️

It’s easy to get swept up by a vendor who says all the right things. But some signs should make you stop before you make a costly mistake that drains your budget. If they’re slow to respond or vague about past work, that’s not a good start.

The guide every CTO and engineering leader needs is here. ⬇️ After 12+ years of working with SMEs and Fortune 500s, we’ve put everything we’ve learned about building development teams into one playbook. Why? Because we believe it isn’t just code that should be open-source. Every part of building software should be. Whether it’s setting up CI/CD pipelines or structuring team meetings. So we got to work: 20+ hours of interviews conducted with our tech experts. 79 practical tips on building and scaling software teams. 100s of pages of notes. Transformed into 1 guide. What you’ll learn: ➡️ How to build and scale engineering teams regardless of size. ➡️ How to pick team leads that aren’t just great engineers with zero leadership skills. ➡️ How to avoid pitfalls our tech leads faced over the years of building development teams. ➡️ Battle-tested advice from leads who’ve managed teams on projects for Microsoft, AT&T, and Royal Caribbean. And much, much more. Huge thanks to our experts for sharing their hard-earned wisdom: 🙌 Mario Žderić – Chief Technical Officer 🙌 Ante Baus – Chief Delivery Officer 🙌 Marko Strizic– Chief Executive Officer 🙌 Ivan Trogrlić – Senior Engineering Team Lead 🙌 Toni Vujević – Senior Engineering Team Lead 🙌 Boris Plavljanić – Senior Product Manager You can download our free guide here: decode.agency/guide/how-to-b…

Nobody likes updating documentation. But skipping it? That's a recipe for disaster. Messy docs slow down onboarding and cause everyone unnecessary headaches. On a recent episode of The Roadmap, our own Tarek Saghir broke down why maintaining clean, up-to-date documentation is one of the biggest challenges in onboarding - and what happens when you don't. Catch the whole episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=q2Dzkq…

@sofascore runs on data. But data alone isn’t enough. How do you turn raw numbers into a product users love? And more importantly - how do you know if what you build actually works? Marijan Zivic, Sofascore's Chief Product Officer, joined us on the latest episode of The Roadmap and shared how they build features that keep their 28 million fans engaged and coming back for more. In our chat, we also covered: ➡️ The biggest mistakes when building data-driven products ➡️ How to balance user needs with business goals ➡️ The role of intuition when making product decisions Catch the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=5tfezW…

Germany, here we come! 🇩🇪 We've opened a new office in Düsseldorf - another big step for our team. Huge thanks to Miroslav Šimudvarac for leading the way. Here's to new beginnings - we couldn't be more excited!

What a year it’s been! 🎉 New milestones, exciting challenges, and so much more - 2024 was one for the books. Check out our recap video - and stay tuned for something big! 👀

Not every feature can be a priority - so how do you decide what matters most? That's where functionality prioritization comes in. It's key to building a product that delivers real value to your users. Watch Kristina Roškar, our Solution Architect, and Ivan Kardum, our Lead Product Manager, break it down below 👇

Want to build something your users will love? You need to get to know them first. User research helps you understand their needs, pain points, and what really matters to them. Here's a quick explainer by Lead Product Manager, Ivan Kardum, on why it's such a game changer and how we approach it at DECODE. Take a look 👇

Great products solve real problems. But first, you need to understand your target market. Market research is the foundation of successful product discovery. It helps you spot opportunities, avoid risks, and build something that truly stands out from the crowd. Our Lead Product Manager, Ivan Kardum, breaks it down in this video. Check it out!

We kicked off the holiday season in style 🎄 Delicious food, lots of laughs, and a visit from Santa - what more could you ask for? We also celebrated our incredible team members hitting big work anniversaries this year: 10(!) years: Vladimir Kolbas 8 years: Toni Vujević 5 years: Boris Belaj, Josip Peric, Leon Mociljanin, Filip Car-Čorko, Rea Barabaš 3 years: Domagoj Rundek, Dunja Aćimović, Matija Šelendić, Ana Kovačević, Ines Avmedoski, Marko Viskanic, Karlo Marinović Here's to an amazing year – let's make the next one even better! 🥂

What's the first step to building a great product? Understanding the people who use it. That’s why user personas are essential - they help you design for real people, not assumptions. Antonija Veselski, our Product Designer, explains how to create them and how they help you build a product users will love. Watch the video to learn more!

Bad assumptions lead to big risks. They can kill your product before it even gets off the ground. And that's where product discovery comes in. It helps you identify and tackle risks and assumptions early, so there are no surprises down the road. Here's Ivan Kardum, our Lead Product Manager, walking you through all you need to know 👇

Having an idea and having a good idea are 2 different things. Product discovery helps you find the latter. Ivan Kardum, our Lead Product Manager, breaks it all down in this quick explainer. This is just the first in a series of videos we’ll be sharing over the next few weeks - stay tuned!

Building an MVP can help you save big on development, that's true. But, how much does it actually cost to build on average? And what drives those costs? Find out below! 👇 linkedin.com/pulse/top-5-mv…

Our own Damir Plejic took the stage yesterday at @Poslovni's Transport and Logistics conference right here in Zagreb. He dove into the details of our cutting-edge railroad management software, developed for a U.S.-based client, and the real impact high-caliber software has on the transport and logistics sector. We were thrilled to connect with regional leaders and share our story - already looking forward to the next one! #railroadsoftware #transport #logistics

When you hear the word MVP, startups are the first thing that comes to mind. But, that doesn't mean enterprises shouldn't build them. Far from it. Whether it's an internal pilot project or a new product, MVP development can be a game-changer for enterprises. Check out the top 3 benefits here: linkedin.com/pulse/3-key-be…

Swapping crypto and stocks is a hassle - but it doesn't have to be. On the latest episode of The Roadmap, we're joined by Isaac C. and Dumark Ramirez, founders of @BridgedConn . It's a crypto and stock exchange platform which aims to solve that problem. The idea is simple - a one-stop-shop where you can easily swap your crypto for stocks and vice-versa. But, they had to validate their idea first to find out exactly what customers want. That's where product discovery came in - we worked with them to clarify their vision, understand their market, and the technical challenges behind a complex product like this. In our chat, we talked about: ➡ How did they get the idea for Bridged Connection? ➡ What's the secret to a successful co-founder relationship? ➡ What are the future plans for Bridged Connection? Watch the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=o7ZPOA…

"I can always pick up the phone and count on my team members." Thank you for the generous feedback, Karen Humphries Sallick! We've worked with @Contacts411 , a contact updating and enhancement service for small businesses, for over 5 years and it's been a true pleasure every step of the way. Here's to many more successes ahead! 🚀

Code reviews are incredibly important for developers, especially juniors. But, they're not just about finding and fixing your mistakes - they'll help you become better at self-reviewing, too. On a recent episode of the Roadmap, our Android team lead, Ivan Trogrlić, broke down the benefits of self-reviewing: ➡You'll sharpen your development skills ➡You'll make a positive impression on your colleagues ➡You'll boost your confidence And that's a great way to stand out from the crowd. Catch the rest of the episode, where we discussed everything from unit testing to working on enterprise-grade projects, here: youtube.com/watch?v=Vwcv_4…