The Disappearing Species of Adulthood
Sometimes it seems there are far fewer adults around us than we assume. People look like adults, they hold senior titles, manage teams, and use words like ownership and responsibility. Yet, when the moment of…
“Mind the (Small) Gap”: Why British Clients Gain by Working with Non-Native English Teams in Ukraine
British buyers often hesitate to hire brilliant Ukrainian engineers because of one awkward truth: the English may be imperfect. Here's the equally important truth: the language issue is manageable—and the upside for quality, success, cost…
Why Ambition Beats Tech Skills When Hiring a Software Manager
t's easy to think that the success of a software project depends mostly on the choice of tech stack, architecture, or delivery model. But if you’ve ever been involved in a real product build—from MVP…
Best Practices for Using Gemini CLI Effectively in Production Codebases
The command-line interface for Google Gemini brings large language model capabilities directly into the developer's terminal. From code generation and test scaffolding to refactoring and documentation, Gemini CLI is designed to accelerate development workflows across…
Augmented Coding: A Practical Remedy for the Chaos of AI-Driven Development
“I’m afraid my project will be done in vibe coding.” At a Glance This quietly uttered concern is gaining volume. In the ever-accelerating world of AI-driven software development, many clients fear that the pace of…
Harnessing Large Language Models for Efficient Software Development
Introduction The recent wave of agentic large language models (LLMs) has persuaded many executives that code can now be generated at the press of a button. Seasoned engineers know better: when used naïvely, an LLM…
Implementing an automated Code Review service
In the current technology-driven landscape, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) assistants has become a competitive necessity rather than an optional luxury. To remain at the forefront of innovation and efficiency in software development, Software Planet Group…
Four Inconvenient Truths About Product Development
According to a study by the McKinsey Global Institute, the failure rate for new product launches ranges from 25% to 45%, with the consumer goods industry experiencing the highest failure rate of around 45% (‘Reviving…
Happy Ukrainian Independence Day!
Our thoughts and hearts are with our partners and teams in Ukraine. Today, the country marks the 31st anniversary of its independence. This year's celebration is darkened by the full-scale invasion by Russia. And yet…
How to Know If Your Skills Are Needed for the Future of Work
As technology continues to disrupt the workforce, it is becoming increasingly apparent that the skills required by employees now will not be the same in the future. Tech-based skills are going to take over every…