Offshore Development &
Nearshore Development
Offshore Development &
Nearshore Development
In the pre-Agile development model, using what was known as the waterfall approach, the offshore model (predominantly in countries in Eastern Europe and Asia) was effective. But in a world where iteration is the key to gaining and maintaining a competitive advantage, offshoring software development presents challenges. Time zone misalignment hinders real-time collaboration. English proficiency may be also be a challenge. Lack of transparency around resourcing may also reduce efficiency. Nearshore software development solves many of these issues.
Nearshore Development
Convenience & Reliability
Nearshore Development
Convenience & Reliability
Nearshore software development offers engineering talent pools closer to North America. Latin American time zones better match those of the United States, which is a key factor for many successful companies.
The proximity of our nearshore software engineers in Costa Rica allows for distributed teams to meet regularly. Software teams meet via video calls daily and connect frequently during regular business hours. Political stability, reliable infrastructure, and a great education system are some of the major reasons nearshore software development partners provide more security and predictability. The results are clear: fewer business disruptions, better quality, and a more consistent velocity of work.
Nearshore
Cultural Similarities
Nearshore
Cultural Similarities
The cultural similarity between Costa Rica, some other LatAm countries, and the United States is high—far higher than many outsourcing countries. As a result, teams more easily relate to each other. Common idioms are automatically understood, and sensibilities around customer behaviors are strong. All of this leads to quicker ramp up times, stronger alignment on expectations, and better outcomes. Essentially, this yields a tighter knit, integrated team.
Nearshore software development does come at a higher price than resources in India or the Philippines. It is still extremely cost-effective compared to the high cost and scarcity of developers in the US. Leveraging a nearshore development model gives you the flexibility to scale resources up and down based on technology needs or budget.
Nearshore
Value
Nearshore
Value
Value for quality work is not measured by the lowest cost per hour. Choosing a nearshore development partner costs more than most outsourcing options. The benefits, however, are captured with a higher velocity of development. Highly skilled engineers, proficient in English, code faster and cause fewer defects. Nearshore engineers are capable of operating independently, and their expertise will help architect better solutions. AI coding tools can also be employed to produce greater results in less time, something our nearshore team is adept at using.
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