Software Development Blog

Welcome to our Software Development blog!

We invite CIOs, managers and startupers to get up to date on the fast-paced world of software development with expert articles based on our 36 years of experience in software development outsourcing.

The blog is updated regularly with how-to guides, best practices, tips and trends on software development — all in a convenient form of 4 to 8 minutes reading time. Bookmark us to stay in the loop!

Boris Shiklo

Chief Technology Officer, ScienceSoft

Software Development

2026 Software Development Trends Explained With Benefits and Use Cases

Explore the latest software development trends with statistics and hot use cases on how they transform businesses in almost every industry.

Feb 24, 2026

Artem Sinitsyn

Software Development

Is Java Still Used in 2026?

Is Java still relevant? Is Java a good choice for development in 2026? Will it stay among the most popular programming languages? Find the answers inside.

Feb 24, 2026

Nick Kurayev

CEO, ScienceSoft

Software Development

Time and Material vs. Fixed Price: What Works for Your Project?

Compare payment models for an outsourced development project: benefits, challenges, and use cases of time and material vs. fixed price.

Feb 24, 2026

Paul Ilyusenko

Vice President of PMO, ScienceSoft

The Work From Home Debate: Will Software Engineers Ever Return to the Office?

IT Consulting

Software Development

The Work From Home Debate: Will Software Engineers Ever Return to the Office?

By the end of 2026, 80% of software engineers will be working from home partially or completely, ScienceSoft's research predicts.

Feb 24, 2026

Boris Shiklo

Chief Technology Officer, ScienceSoft

Software Development

7 (+2) Questions to Create an Effective Software Development Strategy

The time invested in drafting key organizational and technical aspects and formulating a strategy for your software development project is sure to pay off. Here’re top highlights we offer to consider to improve your project’s chances to succeed.

Nov 9, 2025

Nick Kurayev

CEO, ScienceSoft

Software Development

Plan Your Project with Your Software Development Model in Mind

We’ve gathered planning specifics of most popular software development models to help you create a winning software project plan that would contribute to effective project management.

Nov 9, 2025

Tim Grigoriev

Presales Director, ScienceSoft

Software Development

Request for Proposal in Software Development: from A to Z

Discover the do’s and don’ts of creating an efficient request for proposal (RFP) for your software development project.

Nov 9, 2025

Boris Shiklo

Chief Technology Officer, ScienceSoft

Software Development

On the Journey To Find a Software Development Partner

Explore how to analyze potential vendors and find the one that will become your software development partner.

Nov 9, 2025

Alexander Shamatov

Senior Python Developer and Software Architect

Software Development

Python in Action: Top 3 Python Use Cases

ScienceSoft describes what makes Python such a popular programming language, shows its top use cases, and explains why it is such a good choice for web development and machine learning solutions.

Nov 9, 2025

Boris Shiklo

Chief Technology Officer, ScienceSoft

Software Development

Outsourcing Tips: Main Ingredients of Your Success

A guide to plan a successful outsourced development project.

Nov 9, 2025

Boris Shiklo

Chief Technology Officer, ScienceSoft

Software Development

10 Best Practices to Build a High-Performing Software Development Team

Find out how to build a successful software development team that fits your project and create work processes that boost productivity. Click to learn more!

Sep 30, 2025

Boris Shiklo

Chief Technology Officer, ScienceSoft

Software Development

9 Ways to Structure Your Software Engineering Workflows: Top SDLC Models Explained

Explore when to use each software development life cycle (SDLC) model in real engineering projects.

Aug 27, 2025