8base Blog
Guides, success stories, thought leadership, announcements and articles about 8base.
All For Developers For Businesses Announcements
August 29, 2024\
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What Exactly Are 'Deliverables' In Software Development?\
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Software development has a lot of jargon, and one of the tricky parts of working in the industry is that not everyone uses the jargon consistently.\
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4 MINS
August 28, 2024\
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How to Overcome Vague or Unclear Product Requirements\
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Depending on the sources we've read somewhere between 30% to 90% of all software projects ship later than their planned release dates. The effects of this can be serious.\
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3 MINS
August 27, 2024\
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How to Quickly (And Effectively!) Scope a Software Development Project\
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Even when you think you've covered all the bases if you make assumptions, miss details or work with unclear expectations, it can lead to frustration for everyone involved\
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6 MINS
August 26, 2024\
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How to Start (and Scale) a Software Development Agency\
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Few things are more thrilling than deciding to become your own boss and launch a software development company. And few things are more terrifying! \
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5 MINS
July 25, 2024\
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How to Generate Leads for Software Development Projects in 2024\
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If you're a software freelancer or a leader at a development agency you know: Leads are like oxygen. The more leads you have in the pipeline, the easier it is to breathe.\
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5 MINS
July 24, 2024\
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What is Service as Software (SaS)?\
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Service as Software is transforming the traditional SaaS model by using generative AI agents to perform tasks traditionally done by humans.\
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4.5 MINS
July 23, 2024\
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The Opportunity and Risk of Artificial Intelligence in Software Development\
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The future of AI in software development presents opportunities and risks. As AI evolves, its role should be to augment human capabilities rather than replace them.\
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4 MINS
July 22, 2024\
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How to Speed Up the SDLC Without Sacrificing Quality\
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If you've spent much time in software engineering, you've probably heard the old truism: "Good, Fast, or Cheap: You Can Only Pick Two."\
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3 MINS
June 28, 2024\
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887 Free APIs For Developers\
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Looking for a free API to use in a project? We've got you covered. This is a list of free APIs available to the public.\
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June 27, 2024\
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A Pain-Free Way to Draft Software Statements of Work\
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"I really enjoy writing statements of work for my software development agency. "How's that for a sentence that has probably never been said?\
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3.5 MINS
June 26, 2024\
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What is Generative Software Development?\
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Generative software development represents a paradigm shift, where AI not only accelerates the development process but also elevates the role of engineers \
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2.5 MINS
June 25, 2024\
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How to Start a Tech Company Without a Technical Background\
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Of the 1,200 unicorns worldwide, research shows that 40% of them were founded by entrepreneurs who don't have technical backgrounds.\
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4 MINS
May 31, 2024\
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How to Bootstrap a SaaS Company in 2024\
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The pandemic-era venture investment boom times are over, and to successfully launch a SaaS product today, founders need to focus on profitability.\
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4 MINS
May 30, 2024\
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Five AI-Powered Product Discovery Tools Changing The Game In 2024\
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Generative AI has revolutionized how we do our jobs in just about every facet of software development, and product discovery is no different.\
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3.5 MINS
May 29, 2024\
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How to Supercharge Creativity In The Product Ideation Process\
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Process and creativity are sometimes rivals. Product ideation frameworks and storyboarding give product managers a predictable way to think through ideas systematically.\
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4 MINS
May 29, 2024\
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Archie, the AI Product Architect for CIOs and CTOs Seeking to Achieve Better Software Development Outcomes\
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AI has made its way into our lives faster than any disruptive technology before it ever has. Technology organizations that embrace it will reap the benefits.\
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Albert Santalo\
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3 MINS
May 28, 2024\
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How to Ace Comms With An Outsourced Development Team\
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Software development outsourcing is a common practice that offers benefits like cost savings and faster time-to-market. However, it also brings its share of challenges.\
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4 MINS
May 28, 2024\
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Transforming Your Custom Software Development Firm Using Archie, the AI Product Architect\
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For decades companies have been trying to reinvent the painful software development process; but nothing comes close to the impact of Generative Development (“GenDev”). \
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Albert Santalo\
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3.5 MINS
May 6, 2024\
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Archie AI | Product Update + New Features + Price Promo\
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We're excited to unveil the enhancements and new superpowers that Archie by 8base now brings to your product development journey! \
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April 30, 2024\
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How to Build a SaaS Product That Stands The Test of Time\
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Building a SaaS platformIt requires meticulous planning, a deep understanding of your market and continuous adaptation to meet changing user needs and conditions.\
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5 MINS
April 29, 2024\
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Four (Actually Useful) Tools For Chief Innovation Officers\
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These tools are designed not just for their innovative features but to enhance the work your team is already doing.\
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4MINS
April 26, 2024\
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How Much Does It Cost to Build a SaaS Platform in 2024?\
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Building a SaaS platform in 2024 involves balancing the complexities of development with strategic cost management. And it's possible to drive down costs using AI tools.\
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5 MINS
April 25, 2024\
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What Is A Good NPS Score for SaaS?\
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Net Promoter Score is a straightforward way to measure customer satisfaction, and also receive valuable feedback from loyal customers and unhappy customers alike.\
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6 MINS
March 29, 2024\
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How to Use AI to Build A Web Application\
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Artificial intelligence has ushered in a productivity revolution. It has enhanced the way that everyone goes to work — from customer service to software development.\
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3 MINS
March 28, 2024\
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10 Game-Changing AI Tools for Product Managers in 2024\
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There might not be any better phrase to sum up the current era in product management than, "AI isn't going to take your job, but someone who understands AI might."\
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3 MINS
March 26, 2024\
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How to Scale Your Software Development Business and Unlock More Revenue\
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If you’re wondering how to scale your software development business, it’s critical to move beyond just increasing your personnel and capabilities.\
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8 MINS
March 25, 2024\
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How to Build an Effective Innovation Team\
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An innovation team arms an organization with novel ideas, strategies and tools to tackle market competition and evolving customer needs.\
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6 MINS
March 13, 2024\
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Archie Named Top AI & Data Product in the 2024 Product Awards\
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Archie by 8base awarded Best Product in AI & Data; recognized as one of the best products for product managers \
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2 MINS
February 29, 2024\
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Product Metrics: What Do They Mean?\
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Good data is the foundation for good decisions. Let's break down the 13 most commonly used product metrics today and how to use them.\
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5 MINS
February 28, 2024\
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The Ultimate Software Product Launch Plan Checklist\
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Need a roadmap for your upcoming product launch? Here's a general product launch plan checklist that can help you get started.\
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3.5 MINS
February 27, 2024\
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Top 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Your Product Launch Marketing Plan\
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The history of the tech industry is full of examples of groundbreaking products that failed due to flawed marketing strategies.\
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5 MINS
February 26, 2024\
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The Hidden Costs of Delayed Product Releases\
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Software development is a non-stop, never-ending race against the clock. Teams need to quickly ship new products and features to satisfy user demands and stay ahead.\
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4 MINS
January 25, 2024\
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How to Sustainably Improve Profit Margin at Your Software Development Agency\
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Improving your margin is an exercise in balancing costs against the tactics you are using to generate revenue while continually working to make your team more efficient.\
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5 MINS
January 24, 2024\
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10 Questions to Ask a Software Development Company\
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Choosing the right software development company is a decision that can shape the future of your project.\
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5 MINS
January 24, 2024\
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How to Write a Software RFP That Gets Results: Best Practices\
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If you often struggle with getting quality responses from your Request for Proposals, the answer might be the quality of the RPFs themselves.\
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4.5 MINS
January 23, 2024\
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Is In-House or Outsourcing Software Development Better for Launching Your Product?\
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When it comes to getting your product off the ground, the decision between using in-house software development resources and outsourcing is a pivotal one.\
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4 MINS
December 22, 2023\
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How to Balance Cost and Functionality in SaaS Architecture\
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Software as a service is an area loaded with opportunity. According to Fortune Business Insights, the value of the global SaaS market is expected to more than triple.\
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7 MINS
December 21, 2023\
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Web Developer Side Hustle\
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Balancing a web development side hustle alongside your main hustle can feel like a juggling act, requiring time management, efficient work processes, clear prioritization\
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4 MINS
December 20, 2023\
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How to Use Low Code to Simplify Microservices Development\
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Microservices architecture is the go-to approach for many development teams. These apps can have greater flexibility and stability than their traditional counterparts.\
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6.5 MINS
December 19, 2023\
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How to Use AI to Supercharge Your SaaS Product\
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OpenAI's ChatGPT brought AI into the mainstream kicking off an industry-wide race to adopt AI features in all kinds of tech products, including those in the SaaS category\
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7 MINS
November 21, 2023\
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What Makes a Startup Idea 'VC Backable'?\
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What exactly makes a startup idea attractive to venture capitalists? Understanding this can be the key to unlocking the doors to VC funding.\
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6.5 MINS
November 21, 2023\
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6 Cloud Cost Optimization Strategies to Cut Expenses and Get to Market Faster\
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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.\
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6 MINS
November 20, 2023\
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How to Get The Most Out of Pair Programming\
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Pair programming is an important tool in any software team's toolbelt, offering the opportunity for collaboration, knowledge sharing and problem-solving.\
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5.5 MINS
November 20, 2023\
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How to Create a Winning 'Use of Funds' Slide for Your Pitch Deck\
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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...\
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4.5 MINS
October 20, 2023\
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How Do You Measure Technical Debt?\
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Software development is a fast-paced world where engineering considerations sometimes take a backseat to more immediate business needs. The consequence is technical debt.\
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5 MINS
October 19, 2023\
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How to Use 'Citizen Developers' to Drive Innovation in Your Organization\
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Lack of bandwidth... this is the major reason why many organizations are embracing the concept of "citizen developers."\
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3.5 MINS
October 18, 2023\
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Problem Statement Templates and Examples for Businesses\
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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.\
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4.5 MINS
October 18, 2023\
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App Monetization Models: How to Choose the Right Revenue Strategy\
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Not just a question of revenue; monetization strategy influences your entire business model, including market positioning, user acquisition, UX, long-term sustainability.\
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4 MINS
September 29, 2023\
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How to Set Up A Serverless GraphQL Backend on 8base in 4 Steps\
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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.\
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3.5 MINS
September 28, 2023\
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18 Proven Developer Productivity Hacks to Keep You On Track in 2024\
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Being a productive developer is about more than just coding skills—it's about taking care of yourself, working smarter, adopting productive habits, using the right tools\
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7 MINS
September 27, 2023\
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8base | Product Update - September 2023\
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We’re excited to bring you the latest news regarding the 8base Platform. \
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3-MINS
July 31, 2023\
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The Rise of the AI-Powered Apps\
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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.\
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3 MINS
July 14, 2023\
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How to Gain 10x Productivity By Utilizing These 2 Time-Saving Tools\
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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.\
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3 MINS
June 16, 2023\
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8base Meets the Backend-as-a-Service Needs of Low-Code Developers\
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As low-code developers search for the right Backend as a Service platform, 8base is gaining momentum for its unique benefits. \
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2 MINS
June 16, 2023\
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5 Reasons why Developers are Choosing 8base over Firebase\
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8base BaaS and Firebase offer similar features. That said, many developers prefer the development experience they have with 8base.\
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5 minute read
June 5, 2023\
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8base Appoints Carly Brantz of Digital Ocean and Connie Kwan of Product Maestro to Its Board of Directors\
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Proven leadership, extensive industry knowledge, vast experience in developer-first, go-to-market strategies will undoubtedly drive 8base's mission.\
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2 MINS
May 1, 2023\
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How can software development agencies determine whether using a low code platform is right for them?\
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It comes down to three things: talent, speed of execution, and economics.\
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Albert Santalo\
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2-MIN
April 28, 2023\
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Building Low-Code API (CRUD, Filtering, Pagination…)\
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Building and deploying a production-ready, scalable API that includes CRUD, filtering, and pagination is now achievable in minutes.\
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4 MINS
April 28, 2023\
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Endless Possibilities Of Front End Low-Code Development\
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Compared to traditional programming, where developers code everything manually, web-based low-code app development shows a 3X increase in development effectiveness.\
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5 MINS
April 26, 2023\
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Web-Based App Development Using Low Code\
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Web app development made a full circle - the best way to build apps that run in your browser is by using your browser.\
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5 MINS
April 26, 2023\
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How to Choose the Best Tech Stack for Your SaaS\
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The technology you use will determine your costs, development speed, scalability and long-term maintainability. It can quite literally make or break your effort.\
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4.5 MINS
April 24, 2023\
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SaaS API Architecture (Benefits And Examples)\
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When it comes to SaaS development, low code is slowly gaining status as an "impossible not to use" tech.\
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5 MINS
April 24, 2023\
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Simplify SaaS Management with Low-Code Technology\
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Low-code technology provides SaaS management tools out of the box –– for developers and admins alike.\
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4 MINS
April 17, 2023\
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Launching a Low-Code Practice: What you Need to Know, Pt. 2\
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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.\
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5 MINS
April 3, 2023\
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Launching a Low-Code Practice: What you Need to Know, Pt. 1\
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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.\
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7-MIN
March 31, 2023\
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Is THIS a SaaS? (List Of Most Popular Companies)\
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An extensive list of the most popular applications and companies and their categorization within three major categories: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.\
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10 MIN
March 31, 2023\
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Single-Tenant vs. Multi-Tenant SaaS Architecture\
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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.\
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5 MINS
March 30, 2023\
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SaaS Hosting On Low-Code Platform? (Benefits)\
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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%.\
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4 MINS
March 29, 2023\
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SaaS Growth Hacking Using Low-Code Technology\
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The biggest growth hack for SaaS companies is choosing the right technology that helps them grow faster than their competitors without using any hacks.\
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5 MINS
March 28, 2023\
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Low Code IDE - 3X Productivity And Innovation\
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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.\
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3.5 MINS
March 27, 2023\
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Selecting Your Framework When Building SaaS Applications\
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The right framework can streamline your workflow and provide robust tools to accelerate development.\
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3.5 MINS
March 1, 2023\
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The Difference Between Low Code and No Code. What are the Trade-offs?\
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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.\
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Albert Santalo\
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2-MIN
February 28, 2023\
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How To Increase Profitability Of A Software Agency?\
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To increase profitability of a software development agency, there are 2 levers you can pull: increase revenue, cut costs\
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4-MIN
February 28, 2023\
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Sustainable Competitive Advantage For Software Agencies\
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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.\
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3-MIN
February 27, 2023\
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A 'Blue Ocean' Strategy To Getting Web Development Clients in 2024\
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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.\
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3-MIN
February 27, 2023\
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Choosing The Best Development Agency (List Of Requirements)\
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The most important factor when choosing a software development agency is the technology they're using. \
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3-MIN
February 24, 2023\
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Low Code For BaaS (Fast Backend Development)\
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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.\
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3-MIN
February 24, 2023\
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Micro SaaS Ideas and Business Strategy for 2024\
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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.\
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4-MIN
January 31, 2023\
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5 SaaS Development Tutorials To Launch Your App Today\
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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\
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3-MIN
January 30, 2023\
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SaaS vs. PaaS vs. IaaS (Differences And Examples)\
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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.\
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3-MIN
January 27, 2023\
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What is B2C SaaS And How To Create One Using Low-Code?\
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This article will discuss everything from pricing models and project ideas all the way to best practices and building your own SaaS.\
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4-MIN
January 27, 2023\
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How To Reduce Infrastructure Costs With Low-Code\
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When talking about IT infrastructure cost breakdown, two major factors impact the cost of infrastructure - hardware and personnel costs.\
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3.5-MIN
January 26, 2023\
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How To Reduce Development Time Using Low-Code?\
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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.\
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3.5-MIN
January 26, 2023\
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Low-Code Application Tools Agencies MUST Have\
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Low-code technology offers the best set of tools when starting a new project because it enables more effective development.\
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3-MIN
December 30, 2022\
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8base Product Update | Year End 2022\
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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\
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2-MIN
December 23, 2022\
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5 Simple Low-Code B2B SaaS Ideas\
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The B2B SaaS market size crossed the $150 Bn mark in 2022; expected to double by 2028. This means there are plenty of opportunities for new ideas, projects, businesses.\
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3-MIN
December 23, 2022\
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B2B Software Development Using Low-Code\
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When developing software for other businesses, there are three major concerns those businesses usually have: stability, security and scalability.\
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3-MIN
December 23, 2022\
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Low-Code SaaS Business Model (Explained)\
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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.\
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3-MIN
November 29, 2022\
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Low-Code GraphQL vs. RESTful API\
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GraphQL enables much faster front-end development compared to RESTful API. Combine it with low-code platforms, your development productivity reaches unimaginable heights\
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4-MIN
November 29, 2022\
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Low-Code Scalable Cloud Architecture\
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Low-code platforms are one of the simplest and easiest ways to get your hands on an elastic and scalable cloud architecture.\
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3-MIN
November 29, 2022\
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Low-Code Rapid Application Development Tools (RAD)\
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The best tool for rapid application development today is low-code. Because it allows you 3-5X more effective software development and accelerates innovation. \
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4-MIN
November 29, 2022\
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Serverless Graphql Backend API Powered By Low-Code\
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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. \
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3-MINS
November 1, 2022\
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As seen in eMerge: Disrupting the System\
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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\
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October 31, 2022\
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How To Start A SaaS Company?\
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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.\
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October 31, 2022\
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B2B SaaS Examples Built With Low-Code\
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Here is a list of B2B SaaS examples that will help you learn what kind of software can be built using low-code platforms. \
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8base
October 31, 2022\
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How To Create Saas Application With Low Code?\
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The first thing you need in order to create a SaaS application is to choose the correct low-code platform. \
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October 31, 2022\
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How To Reduce Saas Development Costs?\
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Here is how a real example of saas development costs can be split into five major areas: development, bugs, scalability, infrastructure, and opportunity costs.\
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October 7, 2022\
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How to Use Low Code to Speed Up Time To Market\
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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.\
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3-min
October 6, 2022\
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New Age Of Fast Custom Web Application Development\
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A new paradigm shift in custom web application development powered by low-code platforms.\
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4-min
October 5, 2022\
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No-Code vs. Low-Code vs. Programming (Pros And Cons)\
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Today, we are on the brink of a new software explosion redefining how software projects are built and scaled.\
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8base\
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5-min
October 5, 2022\
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Part III: 8base Low Code - Productivity and Extensibility\
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8base delivers on software development productivity, in a low-code format, with far fewer constraints than the competition.\
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Adam Bloom
October 5, 2022\
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Quickly Build Scalable Web Applications With Low Code\
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Since low-code platforms allow even non-technical people to develop a scalable app, many people wonder if low-code will replace developers.\
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8base\
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2-min
October 4, 2022\
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Part II: Top 10 Benefits of Low Code\
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The top 10 benefits of low-code platforms and key challenges to achieving results.\
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Adam Bloom
October 3, 2022\
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Part I: Low Code Economics and Software Development Improvements\
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Around the world, low-code platforms are changing the way software is designed, built, and run—as well as the way software creates value.\
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Adam Bloom
August 23, 2022\
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Infrastructure Technical Debt\
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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.\
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8base\
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4-min
August 23, 2022\
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7 Classic Technical Debt Examples and How to Fix Them\
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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.\
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8base\
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6-min
August 23, 2022\
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Causes Of Technical Debt\
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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.\
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8base\
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7-min
August 23, 2022\
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Technical Debt Management: How To Avoid Technical Debt?\
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Technical debt is the practice of intentionally introducing faulty code because it appears to have short-term benefits (faster development time etc.)\
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8base\
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6-min
August 1, 2022\
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8base Product Release: App Builder | July 2022\
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Read about the newest features and capabilities in App Builder's July Release\
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8base
July 28, 2022\
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API Monetization Models and Strategies for 2024\
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API monetization represents a way to unlock an additional revenue stream from the services that power your application.\
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8base\
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5:34 min
July 28, 2022\
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How to Monetize Data Sets (Quickstart)\
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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.\
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8base\
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6:23 min
July 28, 2022\
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Data Monetization Examples And Strategies\
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Data monetization emerged as a business strategy in response to the surge in data generated in our day-to-day lives.\
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8base\
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7:20 min
July 28, 2022\
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Low-Code API Business Ideas You Can Start Today\
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You can take several approaches when creating an API business: sell the raw data you deliver through an API, provide data insights, or use the API as a data processor.\
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8base\
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3:36 min
July 1, 2022\
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Are Hackathons Good For Resume?\
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What do employers think about hackathons in general? And will this experience help you in landing your next job?\
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8base\
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4:20 minutes
July 1, 2022\
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How To Win Hackathons?\
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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.\
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8base\
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5:12 min
July 1, 2022\
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Hackathon Essentials: How Do Hackathons Work?\
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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.\
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8base\
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4:00 min
July 1, 2022\
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How To Prepare For Hackathon?\
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Do you want to participate in a hackathon but don't know the best way to prepare? No worries, We've got you covered.\
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8base\
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4:30 minute
June 15, 2022\
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8base as a Replacement for Progress Kinvey\
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In this article, we provide an overview of the biggest difference between Kinvey and 8base, which is GraphQL. \
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8base
June 1, 2022\
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Scaling Software Development 3 Ways with 8base\
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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!\
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Sebastian Scholl\
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12-minutes
May 20, 2022\
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8base Product Update | YTD 2022\
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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!\
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8base
May 3, 2022\
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Thoughts on a Historic Month for 8base\
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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.\
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Albert Santalo
April 5, 2022\
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8base Announces $10.6 Million Series A Funding Round\
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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\
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8base
December 15, 2021\
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8base Product Release Recap | 2021\
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8base’s goal in 2021 was to rethink "time" and how important it is to our clients.\
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8base
December 8, 2021\
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There’s a better way to build APIs than REST\
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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.\
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8base\
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2 minute read
September 22, 2021\
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8base Selected as a Venture Atlanta 2021 Presenting Company\
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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\
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8base
July 14, 2021\
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The 8base console is a digital agency's "secret weapon."\
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And one of the standout features of 8base’s platform! \
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8base\
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3 minute read
July 6, 2021\
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The 8base 0 to Hero Course is on Udemy!\
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Introducing Our First Udemy Course, a structured learning program that’s built to rapidly ramp-up developers on 8base. \
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Sebastian Scholl\
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3 min read
June 9, 2021\
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How 8base helped BLDR to serve new client types, increase revenue\
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“With 8base, you don’t create something today that you have to scrap tomorrow”\
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8base\
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2 minute read
June 2, 2021\
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Why agencies that build on 8base see their profits (and business) grow\
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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.\
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8base\
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3 minute read
June 1, 2021\
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8base Appoints Tim Myers as Chief Technology Officer\
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8base has hired Timothy Myers as its Chief Technology Officer. Myers brings deep technical leadership experience to the team.\
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8base
April 26, 2021\
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How Cobuild Lab reduced their build time by 30% - 50%\
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"Rapidly prototyping and deploying faster is something we’ve taken advantage of in each of the projects we’ve built on 8base."\
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8base\
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3 minute read
April 2, 2021\
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What sets 8base Labs apart? Our speed and ability.\
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What allows us to move so fast there’s almost a blur? The flexible, extensible and supremely reliable 8base platform. \
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Lesley DeCanio\
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3 minute read
March 30, 2021\
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How 8base Labs can help your product be a success.\
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Product development is a very “tip of the iceberg” situation — there’s always more to deal with than you initially expect. \
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Lesley DeCanio\
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3 minute read
March 23, 2021\
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The secret to a non-technical founder’s success? 8base Labs.\
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You don’t need to be technical to launch a successful startup. While ingenuity is required, coding expertise is not. \
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Lesley DeCanio\
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3 minute read
February 10, 2021\
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8base Names Lesley DeCanio as Chief Revenue Officer\
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Lesley joins 8base's executive leadership team as Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, DeCanio will direct the company’s sales efforts to support its growth targets.\
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8base
January 18, 2021\
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3 Common Misconceptions about the Cloud\
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While most technologists may believe that cloud adoption has eclipsed that of traditional on-premise hardware, the data shows otherwise.\
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Albert Santalo\
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5-min
December 4, 2020\
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Setting Up Auth0 OTP Authentication with an 8base Workspace\
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In this tutorial, we're going to demonstrate a strategy for enabling One-time Passcode (OTP) authentication using Auth0 to work with an 8base workspace API.\
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Sebastian Scholl\
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21 MIN
November 20, 2020\
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How to Develop a REST API on an 8base Workspace\
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Using Webhooks, developers can quickly code REST APIs on 8base that deploy endpoints using traditional HTTP verbs (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.) and a unique path.\
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Sebastian Scholl\
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13 min
November 13, 2020\
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Creating User Profiles in Webflow - Tutorial Part 2\
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In this section of the Webflow + 8base tutorial, we're going to add a customizable user profile that allows for a user avatar to get uploaded.\
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Sebastian Scholl\
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18 MIN
September 28, 2020\
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Setting up User Profiles and Authentication on Webflow\
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In this tutorial we will cover how to build authentication flows and user profiles on Webflow using an 8base backend.\
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Sebastian Scholl\
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30 MIN
September 17, 2020\
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Building Map Interface Apps using a Geo JSON GraphQL API\
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A tutorial on how we can quickly set up and use an API that has advanced and ready to use Geo Coordinate operations\
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Sebastian Scholl\
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10 min
August 31, 2020\
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SaaS Application Development for Non-Technical Founders (Part I)\
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This article is intended to demystify some of the essential architectural decisions non-technical founders and their teams will need to make.\
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Albert Santalo\
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13 minute read
August 14, 2020\
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Develop a Custom CRM using Retool and 8base\
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In this tutorial we're going to look at how to build a custom CRM using 2 popular low-code development platforms; Retool and 8base.\
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Sebastian Scholl\
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20 min
August 10, 2020\
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Exposing GeoJSON and more through a GraphQL API\
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Several important updates that were recently made to the 8base GraphQL API have opened up a whole new realm of possibilities that can be developed using 8base. Namely location based apps thanks to the new GeoFields feature; think apartment listing services, dating apps, delivery apps, and more!\
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Sebastian Scholl\
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8 min
August 3, 2020\
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Securely Authorizing Connected Devices using API Tokens\
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In this tutorial we're going to develop a strategy for registering devices. This system could work for a number of different use-cases, so feel encouraged to reach out and ask questions if you need help tailoring it more specifically to your own application.\
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Sebastian Scholl\
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25 min
June 26, 2020\
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Chat App Development: Create Chat Room App in 20 mins\
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Let’s build something in minutes that traditionally would take days or weeks: a Public Chat Room application that uses WebSockets to enable real-time messaging. \
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Sebastian Scholl\
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20-minutes
May 12, 2020\
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8base Labs Responds to COVID 19 Pandemic — Protecting Our Team, Clients, and Community\
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Whether you’re a member of our team, one of our satisfied customers, or a member of our community, the 8base Labs team care about you and is here for you during these trying times. \
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8base\
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3 minute read
April 23, 2020\
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8base changed some Developer plan limits; you can’t do anything about it\
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If you want to make an omelet, you have to break a few eggs. That said, we abruptly changed several important limits on the 8base Developer Plan ...\
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8base\
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1 Minute Read
April 15, 2020\
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What is a back-end and why is it so important?\
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Much like how a great company is not a product in the market, but instead the systems, procedures, and infrastructure that bring a particular product to market, great software can be thought of the same way.\
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8base\
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4 Minute Read
April 13, 2020\
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Simple CI/CD for 8base Custom Functions\
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In this tutorial, we're going to go over setting up a simple CI/CD script on GitHub using Actions. \
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Sebastian Scholl
April 7, 2020\
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COVID-19, Techstars, Product Hunt, Latest Product Release and Roadmap\
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8base Q1 Community Update\
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Albert Santalo\
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4 minute read
February 21, 2020\
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8base releases Bolt ⚡️- full bi-directional integration with Salesforce.com in AppExchange\
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With the full release of 8base's Salesforce Bolt integration, we've trivialized access to and management of your Salesforce data through our GraphQL API....\
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8base\
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2 minute read
February 5, 2020\
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The latest in product greatness from 8base in 2020\
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Happy New Year! How has the new year kicked off for you? On our side, we’ve been hard at work planning our roadmap for 2019, finishing some major items...\
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8base\
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3 min read
December 31, 2019\
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Using "Loose Typings" in GraphQL to Allow Dynamic Grouping and Aggregation Queries\
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Several months ago a developer building on 8base reached out via Intercom with, what ended up being, a road-map changing message.\
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Sebastian Scholl\
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4 minute read
December 13, 2019\
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5 Reasons Startups Build Their Software Using 8base\
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All startups are inherently risky — no matter how great an idea is. Too often does the idea of startup risk get glorified. The old adage “bi...\
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8base\
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5 minute read
December 4, 2019\
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Explore and build your queries faster than ever with the new 8base Explorer!\
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Click your way through any part of your API, quickly building powerful queries, mutations, and subscriptions.\
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8base\
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2-minutes
December 3, 2019\
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Some people are rock-stars, others are movie-stars. We’re Tech Stars 💫\
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The TechStars Accelerator accepted 8base to its Austin, TX chapter’s winter cohort, alongside nine other awesome companies...\
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8base\
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2 minute read
November 15, 2019\
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8base Now has a Free Tier\
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8base Pricing Announcement! How do you price a product that's built using 1's and 0's? For SaaS products, everything boils down to value.\
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8base\
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2 minute read
November 14, 2019\
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Lessons Learned from the Top Application Development Trends of 2019\
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Based on what we've seen in 2019, 8base has identified a list of trends that are expected to continue rising in popularity this 2020.\
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8base\
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3 minute read
November 13, 2019\
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Getting Started with Gridsome and GraphQL\
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Gridsome allows for quick development and deployment of awesome JAMstack applications, not to mention SEO friendly and extremely fast ones.\
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8base\
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30-minute tutorial
October 31, 2019\
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8base October '19 Product Release\
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Hopefully, you've had a great October! We got some exciting updates to share this month!\
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2 minute read
October 21, 2019\
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A Simple Productivity Hack Using Bash Scripts\
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A simple Bash.sh script that opens all of the browser tabs for your different workflows.\
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8base\
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3
October 16, 2019\
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How to Better Describe Your Startup\
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6 strategies for describing startups that don't involve buzzwords, non-words, and other marketing speak\
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8base\
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5 minute read
October 2, 2019\
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8base Launches its SaaS Focused Backend-as-a-Service at TechCrunch Disrupt\
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- At TechCrunch Disrupt, 8base announced today that its SaaS focused backend-as-a-service has entere...\
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8base\
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3 minute read
September 30, 2019\
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8base September '19 Product Release\
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Many great things have been happening over on our end. As always, we’d love to share a few of the most notable ones with you!\
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8base\
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2 minute read
September 3, 2019\
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It’s Hurricane Season!\
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It's been a stormy month over at 8base 🌧⚡️\
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8base\
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3 minute read
August 19, 2019\
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Back to School, Kind of… Mastering GraphQL, Serverless, and 8base\
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Introducing 8base Academy, In-depth instructional video content demonstrating the power of 8base will from now on be published weekly...\
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8base\
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2 minute read
August 15, 2019\
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Meet Sebastian Scholl, 8base’s New Product Manager\
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Speaking on behalf of the entire team, I'm incredibly excited to announce that Sebastian Scholl has joined 8base as Product Manager...\
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8base\
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2 minute read
August 14, 2019\
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Building a Slack App using 8base functions\
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In this article, we will build a Slack bot that posts updates when an order is created on a make-believe e-commerce platform that we run...\
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8base\
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12 Minute read
July 31, 2019\
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8 Reasons Founders Build Startups on 8base\
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8base was inspired by my own experience building complex single-instance, multi-tenant software-as-a-service products in previous ventures…\
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8base\
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6 min read
July 29, 2019\
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8base July 19' Product Release\
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Since our last Product Announcement, 8base is happy to report that we’ve transitioned from Beta to General Availability — yes, we’re live...\
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8base\
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4 min read
July 12, 2019\
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Build a Serverless HackerNews Clone using React, GraphQL and 8base — Part 1\
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Discovering a new tool is quite the highlight for most developers, as it offers a fresh sense of intrigue and the opportunity to get one’s…\
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8base\
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10 min read
July 12, 2019\
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Build a Serverless HackerNews Clone using React, GraphQL and 8base — Part 2\
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In the first part of the series, we were able to complete the data part of the application that boasted the following features...\
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8base\
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9 min read
June 17, 2019\
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Building a Sticky Notes Application Using 8base, GraphQL and React\
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Proper time management has been an utmost struggle for as long as I can remember, losing track of scheduled tasks and missing notes…\
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8base\
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11 min read
April 30, 2019\
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8base April 19' Product Release\
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April Product Release\
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8base\
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4 min read
March 28, 2019\
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8base Joins the GraphQL Foundation\
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8base is excited to be a founding member of the new GraphQL Foundation, which is hosted by the Linux Foundation.\
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8base\
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2 min read
March 19, 2019\
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March Feature Madness\
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2019 has been flying by and it’s time we provide you with a thorough update regarding new product capabilities.\
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8base\
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5 min read
February 22, 2019\
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Tutorial: Building TodoMVC with 8base and GraphQL\
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In this tutorial I’ll show you how to use 8base to quickly create a GraphQL API and connect to it from a React app. 8base is a Developer Acce...\
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8base\
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9 min read
February 15, 2019\
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8base Wins Startup Of The Year at Startup Grind Global Conference\
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2019 becomes more promising on a daily basis here at 8base. Remember when we announced that we were chosen as one of 60 companies to join…\
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8base\
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2 min read
February 12, 2019\
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Advancing Open Finance with 0x and 8base\
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0x is one of the most prominent and promising projects in the Open Finance space. We’re excited to announce that our Solution Engineering…\
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8base\
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4 Minute Read
February 6, 2019\
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8base Selected for Startup Grind’s 2019 Accelerate Program\
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We’re going to Silicon Valley!\
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8base\
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2 min read
February 4, 2019\
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Serverless Functions, Command-Line Interface, and Server-Side Builds in 8base\
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The Serverless movement is rapidly taking over the world of business computing.\
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8base\
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4 min read
January 29, 2019\
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8base Shines at MangoHacks\
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Let’s start off by saying MangoHacks was a huge success! It’s always so inspiring to see developers using 8base.\
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8base\
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3 min read
January 24, 2019\
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Why Is GraphQL Incorporated Into 8base So Prominently?\
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This article was written by Andrei Anisimov, VP of Technology at 8base.\
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Andrei Anisimov\
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7 min read
January 17, 2019\
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8base Chosen to Present at the Florida Venture Capital Conference!\
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8base has been chosen as one of eight South Florida companies to present at the 2019 Florida Venture Capital Conference\
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8base\
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1 min read
January 15, 2019\
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How 8base Works — Serverless, GraphQL, CLI, and More!\
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For part 1 of this article, see Front End Developers Skills Can Take You All the Way — Introducing 8base.\
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8base\
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7 min read
January 15, 2019\
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Front-End Developer Skills Alone Can Take You All the Way — Introducing 8base\
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, software developer jobs are expected to grow 17% from 2014 till 2024.\
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8base\
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3 min read
December 6, 2018\
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8base Platform in action at UHack\
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The adrenaline-filled environment of the UHack Hackathon provided an amazing proving ground for 8base\
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8base\
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4 min read
November 20, 2018\
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collabtogrow Selects 8base to Deliver a Scalable New Solution to Drive Strategic Alliance ROI\
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Coral Gables, FL — collabtogrow, a technology-enabled managed services and advisory firm specializing in improving the performance of…\
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8base\
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3 min read
October 31, 2018\
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8base Radio: Entrepreneur and VC, Salo Sredni\
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On this week’s episode of #8baseRadio, Salomon Sredni joined 8base Founder & CEO, Albert Santalo...\
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8base\
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2 min read
October 19, 2018\
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8base Radio is here! 🎙\
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Businesses all over the world are struggling to keep up with the latest technologies, business methods and trends that are both a threat…\
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8base\
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2 min read
September 25, 2018\
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What is Low Code Software Development? Why Does it Matter?\
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To compete in today’s digital economy, businesses must have the ability to connect data, customers and workflows at a digital speed. This…\
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Albert Santalo\
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3 min read
August 17, 2018\
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The 8base Team is Expanding — Introducing Carlos Arevalo, Associate Designer\
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We are welcoming Carlos Arevalo, a UI/UX professional and recent Ironhack graduate, to the team as our newest Associate Designer.\
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2 min read
May 29, 2018\
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Empowering citizen developers is key to the future of application development\
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Creative destruction is the new law of the land\
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8base\
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5 min read
May 22, 2018\
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8base Appoints Oscar Perez as Vice President of Operations and Finance\
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Veteran Enterprise Technology Leader to Support Rapid Scaling of Blockchain-Based Software Development Platform\
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8base\
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3 min read
January 1, 2018\
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8base Low Code and AI\
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Low code software is growing 25% per year. Apps driven by AI (e.g., ChatGPT) are growing 35.6% per year. What if these growth opportunities were combined?\
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Adam Bloom
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