The Good and the Bad of Pandas Data Analysis Library

 Many reviews on the Pandas Library contradict themselves. It’s easy to find articles that simultaneously praise and criticize Pandas’ documentation. While this doesn’t bother more experienced users much, beginners find it confusing. Without clarity on how the same features that make Pandas great 

Data Structure: Definition, Types, and Examples

 Every program relies on data and algorithms. Algorithms are sets of instructions that dictate how data is processed to produce meaningful results. Data, on the other hand, represents the information that algorithms operate on. Together, they form the foundation on which all software systems are 

OAuth Authorization Framework: How to Use It and Build Trust Online

 An average person spends around 6 hours and 40 minutes on the Internet daily, using dozens of online products. We share our opinions and emotions via social media, rely on messengers to stay in touch with relatives and friends, shop on eCommerce platforms, make payments through digital wallets, 

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Travel Affiliate Programs: How They Work and How to Create One

 As travel companies strive to expand their reach, establishing a robust online presence is not an option — it's a necessity. One of the ways to achieve this is to create a travel affiliate program—a mutually beneficial partnership between businesses and affiliates that opens up new avenues for 

20 Key Product Management Metrics and KPIs

 Let's make a bold assumption: Every software product you regularly use is data-driven. Example? Uber, Spotify, Amazon, Facebook, Netflix, the AltexSoft website you’re viewing right now – just to name a few. To deliver the most value and encourage your return and loyalty, executives of companies 

AI Prompt Engineer Role Description and Skillset

 Today, companies are ready to shell out $300k+ to a skilled prompt engineer – a role that didn’t even exist a few years ago. However, in the evolving landscape of generative AI tools, this specialization quickly became pivotal. This article delves into the nuances of this emerging profession, 

Product Management: Main Stages and Product Manager Role

 What do you need to create a product? First, an idea of how it will look in the end. Then follows a process of product creation that takes a lot of time, effort, a team of professionals, and a team leader. To transform any idea into a profitable product, a company has to go through several stages 

Hotelier's Guide to Google Hotels and its API: Listing, Updating, Competing

 With the evolution of the digital landscape, the hospitality industry has witnessed a transformative shift in how travelers search for accommodations. Among a multitude of choices, Google Hotels has emerged not just as another metasearch engine but as a platform with distinct advantages. This 

Supply Chain Resilience: Strategies and Technologies That Help Manage Risks and Withstand Disruptions

 The COVID-19 pandemic acutely highlighted the fragility of global supply chains. Congested ports, workforce shortages, and production shutdowns were among the many reasons why suppliers struggled to satisfy surging demand. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 aggravated the problem even more. 

Nonfunctional Requirements in Software Engineering: Examples, Types, Best Practices

 Imagine you’re buying a motorcycle. What do you expect from it? Do you want it to travel at 170 miles an hour and not fall apart? Can you attach a sidecar to it or expand luggage space by hooking up a pull-behind trailer? And let’s not forget about security systems. While these requirements don’t 

What is Data Modeling? Types, Process, and Tools

 Whatever domain you operate in, data is the blood that keeps the heart of your business pumping. If you don’t have enough information or if it’s there but you don’t know how to make sense of it, you will be far behind your rivals. Mastering data modeling ensures you have reliable data and the 

Object-Relational Mapping Tools: Pros, Cons, and When to Use

 Time to market is critical for a digital product’s success: You should deliver it as fast as possible to win customers from competitors. One of the productivity boosters widely used in software development is object-relational mapping (ORM)  — an effective way to establish seamless communication 

American Trucking Business: Industry Overview, Key Players, Technologies, and Trends

 Before the invention of the combustion engine, overland freight transportation was by rail or horse-driven vehicles. The first truck was created at the end of the 19th century, but it wasn’t until World War I that people started using trucks extensively to transport cargo. Today, the trucking 

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The Good and the Bad of Terraform Infrastructure-as-Code Tool

 In the past few years, many organizations have migrated their IT resources from on-prem installations to the cloud, pursuing multiple benefits such as cost-effectiveness, streamlined operations, and unlimited scalability, to name just a few. The cloud enables companies to build intricate software, 

Quality Assurance Quality Control and Testing G the Basics of Software Quality Management

Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Testing — the Basics of Software Quality Management

 When you buy a pear, you can instantly evaluate its quality: the size and shape, ripeness, and the absence of visible bruising. But only as you take the first bite will you understand if the fruit is that good. Even a beautiful pear might taste sour or have a worm. The same applies to almost any 

Customer Journey Mapping: How to Understand Your Buyers and Enhance Their Experience

 The recent State of the Connected Customer Report by Salesforce revealed that for 80 percent of people, the experience a brand provides is as important as its product . With customer expectations at an all-time high, businesses must deliver the best service possible to satisfy consumers and stay 

Resistance to Change in Sports and Events Ticketing: Why does Revenue Management Struggle to Establish Itself?

 This is a guest article by Benoit Ratinaud from WeDploy Friends and revenue manager colleagues, have you ever felt a certain frustration when observing empty seats at a football game or a concert? Could revenue management be the solution for optimizing ticket sales and guaranteeing more volume? In 

Acceptance criteria Purposes Formats and Best Practices

Acceptance Criteria for User Stories in Agile: Purposes, Formats, Examples, and Best Practices

 Imagine that you ask your development team to enable users to search for a product in an online bookstore by category. You expect a straightforward interface with category links to click on (e.g., fantasy, nonfiction, history, etc.) After two weeks of development, you receive a search bar feature 

Functional and Nonfunctional Requirements: Specification and Types

 Clearly defined requirements are essential signs on the road to a successful project. They establish a formal agreement between clients and providers that they are both working to reach the same goal. High-quality, detailed requirements also help mitigate financial risks and keep the project on 

Data Mining: The Process, Types, Techniques, Tools, and Best Practices

 Guided by the principles of science and technology, data mining is a strategic process designed to uncover patterns, correlations, and trends beneath the informational surface. In this article, we will explore what data mining is, its techniques, tools, best practices, and examples. What is data 

Digital Wallets in Travel: How They Boost Customer Loyalty and Simplify Transactions

 In the foreseeable future, digital wallets will be more widespread than physical ones — if it’s not already the case in some regions. No business can ignore this novel payment method, and the tourism sector is no exception. This article explores how digital wallets function and what value they 

Cross-Docking: How Technology Helps Expedite Delivery

 In today's fast-moving world, cross-docking connects suppliers, resellers, and customers quickly and efficiently. That’s why it became a preferred shipping method for companies from various industries. Such big brands as Walmart, Toyota, and Lowe’s leverage cross-docking to streamline their 

AltexSoft Makes The Financial Times List of the Americas’ 300 Fastest Growing Companies 2026

AltexSoft Ranks 113th in Inc. Regionals Pacific for 2026

AI Reasoning Explained: End of "Chat" Models

Take a deep dive into the "internal monologue" of AI as it learns to think before it speaks. Discover how machines now unspool their own reasoning, navigate complex logic, and correct their own mistakes to solve problems once thought impossible.

Airbnb’s $200M Product Pivot: Reinvention or Overreach?

Airbnb once promised stays like a local – not a hotel guest. Now it’s adding services, experiences, and – yes, hotels.
So what exactly is Airbnb trying to be now? Is it evolving—or quietly turning into the very thing it once disrupted? And most importantly, will these moves unlock a new growth engine — or risk breaking the one that made the company successful?

Hidden Reason Travel Giants Are Buying Fintechs

Alex Medovoi, Founder and CEO of AltexSoft, discusses what tech startups can bring to the table, and see if there’s any investment potential in this space.

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The Good and the Bad of Pandas Data Analysis Library

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