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Cloud computing has ushered in an era of unprecedented versatility and scalability, but it's come at a sometimes significant cost.

What exactly makes a startup idea attractive to venture capitalists? Understanding this can be the key to unlocking the doors to VC funding.

There might not be any slide more important than the "use of funds" slide in your pitch deck. This crucial slide does more than just outline where the money will go...

Pair programming is an important tool in any software team's toolbelt, offering the opportunity for collaboration, knowledge sharing and problem-solving.

Software development is a fast-paced world where engineering considerations sometimes take a backseat to more immediate business needs. The consequence is technical debt.

Lack of bandwidth... this is the major reason why many organizations are embracing the concept of "citizen developers."

Lack of bandwidth... this is the major reason why many organizations are embracing the concept of "citizen developers."

Not just a question of revenue; monetization strategy influences your entire business model, including market positioning, user acquisition, UX, long-term sustainability.

A problem statement serves as a clear, concise declaration of the core issue your venture aims to resolve. It outlines the gap between the current and the desired state.

Not just a question of revenue; monetization strategy influences your entire business model, including market positioning, user acquisition, UX, long-term sustainability.

A problem statement serves as a clear, concise declaration of the core issue your venture aims to resolve. It outlines the gap between the current and the desired state.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of setting up a serverless GraphQL backend on 8base, allowing you to build fast, efficient, scalable APIs for your app.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of setting up a serverless GraphQL backend on 8base, allowing you to build fast, efficient, scalable APIs for your app.

Being a great software developer is about more than just your ability to write high quality code. It's how you contribute to the team and help deliver products on time.

Being a great software developer is about more than just your ability to write high quality code. It's how you contribute to the team and help deliver products on time.

We’re excited to bring you the latest news regarding the 8base Platform.

We’re excited to bring you the latest news regarding the 8base Platform.

The emergence of AI-powered content creation tools, like ChatGPT, has brought AI to the forefront of people’s minds when it comes to content generation.

Combining low code and Javascript can provide a much-needed time saver for developers. This makes the case for more low-code platforms that empower JavaScript developers.

8base BaaS and Firebase offer similar features. That said, many developers prefer the development experience they have with 8base.

As low-code developers search for the right Backend as a Service platform, 8base is gaining momentum for its unique benefits. 

Proven leadership, extensive industry knowledge, vast experience in developer-first, go-to-market strategies will undoubtedly drive 8base's mission.

It comes down to three things: talent, speed of execution, and economics.

Compared to traditional programming, where developers code everything manually, web-based low-code app development shows a 3X increase in development effectiveness.

Building and deploying a production-ready, scalable API that includes CRUD, filtering, and pagination is now achievable in minutes.

The best SaaS tech stack is the one that makes the entire development process more effective and your product and/or service highly competitive.

Web app development made a full circle - the best way to build apps that run in your browser is by using your browser.

Low-code technology provides SaaS management tools out of the box –– for developers and admins alike.

When it comes to SaaS development, low code is slowly gaining status as an "impossible not to use" technology.

8base has the opportunity to work closely with agency leads as they introduce or refine their low-code practice. Below are some of our clients' honest impressions.

Gartner predicts 70% of new software applications will be built using low code or no code over the next 3 years. Adoption will have surged by 45% when compared to 2020.

Aside from narrow, specific use cases, multi-tenant architecture is a clear winner for the majority of SaaS applications. Low-code exposes you to all the benefits.

An extensive list of the most popular applications and companies and their categorization within three major categories: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.

Low-code technology offers benefits and advantages beyond simple SaaS hosting. Use it to increase development productivity by 3X or reduce development costs by 65%.

The biggest growth hack for SaaS companies is choosing the right technology that helps them grow faster than their competitors without using any hacks.

A low-code IDE is an application that helps you quickly build other apps by providing a graphical interface with reusable drag-and-drop components.

We could talk about the pros + cons of React, Vue, Angular, Lavarel, Django and many others. But a significantly better solution can only be found outside the frameworks.

We could talk about the pros + cons of React, Vue, Angular, Lavarel, Django and many others. But a significantly better solution can only be found outside the frameworks.

A lot of people use the terms “low code” and “no code” interchangeably, which creates a lot of confusion because they are not the same thing.

The only way to have a sustainable competitive advantage in the market is through the use of better technology. Other approaches cannot be sustained in the long run.

To increase the profitability of a software development agency, focus on the main cost attributor - development.

The most important factor when choosing a software development agency is the technology they're using.

It's a crowded market out there for freelance web developers. In this post, we'll outline a strategy that can open the door to more prospective clients.

Micro SaaS is a relatively small piece of software designed to solve a specific problem. It is called "micro" because it has a very narrow set of features.

Low code technology is the fastest way to build backend applications. It is automatically scalable and doesn't require the DevOps team to manage its architecture.

Micro SaaS is a relatively small piece of software designed to solve a specific problem. It is called "micro" because it has a very narrow set of features.

The fastest way to build and launch your SaaS app is to use low-code technology. Here are some useful low-code tutorials that can help you build and launch your app today

Every app requires some kind of computer to run. This computer can be a phone, tablet, laptop, etc. In the case of a web app, this computer is called the server.

When talking about IT infrastructure cost breakdown, two major factors impact the cost of infrastructure - hardware and personnel costs.

This article will discuss everything from pricing models and project ideas all the way to best practices and building your own SaaS.

Low-code technology offers the best set of tools when starting a new project because it enables more effective development.

In the last 100 years, we’ve had an absolute productivity explosion. People attribute this to many different factors, but there is really only one - better tools.

It's been a year of major evolution for 8base: from bootstrapped to Series A; from BaaS to launching our frontend App Builder in beta; and expanding our global footprint

SaaS (software as a service) business model has been around for quite some time. Some of the most recognizable software today is SaaS - for example, GitHub, Slack, Zoom.

When developing software for other businesses, there are three major concerns those businesses usually have: stability, security and scalability.

The B2B SaaS market size crossed the $150 Bn mark in 2022 and is expected to double by 2028. This means there are plenty of opportunities, in the foreseeable future.

The easiest way to launch a serverless GraphQL is through a low-code platform. Because all you need to do is define your data model, and you're done.

The best tool for rapid application development today is low-code. Because it allows you 3-5X more effective software development and accelerates innovation. 

Low-code platforms are one of the simplest and easiest ways to get your hands on an elastic and scalable cloud architecture.

GraphQL enables much faster front-end development compared to RESTful API. Combine it with low-code platforms, your development productivity reaches unimaginable heights

Interview: Our leaders talk challenging the status quo with our unique product and how 8base is revolutionizing the way companies leverage technology to conduct business

Here is how a real example of saas development costs can be split into five major areas: development, bugs, scalability, infrastructure, and opportunity costs.

The first thing you need in order to create a SaaS application is to choose the correct low-code platform.

Here is a list of B2B SaaS examples that will help you learn what kind of software can be built using low-code platforms.

There are two biggest reasons why SaaS companies fail. Either they create a product no one really needs or run out of time/funding before becoming profitable.

The old cliche says that "speed kills," but when it comes to software development, a lack of speed can turn out to be even more dangerous.

A new paradigm shift in custom web application development powered by low-code platforms.

Since low-code platforms allow even non-technical people to develop a scalable app, many people wonder if low-code will replace developers.

8base delivers on software development productivity, in a low-code format, with far fewer constraints than the competition.

Today, we are on the brink of a new software explosion redefining how software projects are built and scaled.

The top 10 benefits of low-code platforms and key challenges to achieving results.

Around the world, low-code platforms are changing the way software is designed, built, and run—as well as the way software creates value.

Technical debt is the practice of intentionally introducing faulty code because it appears to have short-term benefits (faster development time etc.)

Almost all technical debt was caused by a decision maker who, at some point, prioritized temporary high development speed in exchange for a huge long-term problem.

Technical debt doesn't necessarily need to be just badly implemented code. Or some shortcut that is suboptimal to the long-term goals of the company.

Infrastructure technical debt is the worst form of technical debt because everything else is built on top of it. Think of it as a foundation for a building.

Technical debt doesn't necessarily need to be just badly implemented code. Or some shortcut that is suboptimal to the long-term goals of the company.

Read about the newest features and capabilities in App Builder's July Release

You can sell the raw data that you provide through an API, provide data insights, or use the API as a data processor.

Data is similar to iron ore: it's pretty useless until you process it properly. And everyone can benefit from data monetization.

To monetize data sets, you need to understand that the data is least valuable in its raw form. And when you process it correctly, you're adding value.

API monetization is a direct type of data monetization strategy.

Do you want to participate in a hackathon but don't know the best way to prepare? No worries, We've got you covered.

So you want to participate in a hackathon but don't know where to start? You will find all the information you need to start your hackathon journey here.

People tend to say that the most important thing is to try. However, we assume that if you're reading this article, you don't just want to try; you want to win.

What do employers think about hackathons in general? And will this experience help you in landing your next job?

In this article, we provide an overview of the biggest difference between Kinvey and 8base, which is GraphQL.

One of the first questions a developer or customer asks when evaluating 8base for their tech stack is, "does 8base scale?" Our answer is yes. However, everyone says that!

Tons of development progress has been made across all of 8base’s products... App Builder, Backend-as-a-Service and our capabilities in support of development teams!

When I look back at my career, the months sometimes blur together. But every so often, a moment in time stands out. For us at 8base, most recently, that was April 2022.

Oversubscribed Series A round led by Foundry Group, with additional funding from Techstars and Firebrand Ventures; will use the investment to accelerate low-code platform

8base’s goal in 2021 was to rethink "time" and how important it is to our clients.

Gone are the days of frontend developers asking backend teams for new endpoints (or changes to existing ones). How did 8base make this possible? By incorporating GraphQL.

8base has been chosen out of a record-breaking 400-plus applicants as one of the top technology companies in the Southeast to present at Venture Atlanta 2021

And one of the standout features of 8base’s platform!

Introducing Our First Udemy Course, a structured learning program that’s built to rapidly ramp-up developers on 8base.

“With 8base, you don’t create something today that you have to scrap tomorrow”

When agencies like yours have built client projects using 8base, it’s allowed them to work faster, serve more clients with fewer employees and increase revenue.

8base has hired Timothy Myers as its Chief Technology Officer. Myers brings deep technical leadership experience to the team.

"Rapidly prototyping and deploying faster is something we’ve taken advantage of in each of the projects we’ve built on 8base."