We are covering the topic of AI in a series of blog posts. The first two posts were looking at the matter at a more practical level, this one will be more theoretical / analytical. It is universally acknowledged that AI solutions are becoming more and more clever. However, this word “clever” is very abstract. What about something that is a bit better defined: are AI models becoming more knowledgeable? What does that mean in the first place? Let’s analyse. There are multiple definitions of knowledge available, but most of them revolve around the four elements listed as an introduction in Wikipedia : “Knowledge is a form of familiarity, awareness, understanding, or acquaintance”. While three of these elements are easily attributable to the existing AI agents, understanding is standing out as an outlier in this aspect. What we have come to believe in Qualifast is that the understanding aspect of knowledge is probably the most valuable. It shows good analytical skills and versatility...

We are covering the effect AI has on professional life and beyond. The first post covered the employer’s perspective, in this one we will look at the employee’s point of view. People are so hyped with the capabilities they see in AI agents that many now think that they can just relay all their work to an AI and then present its results as their own and claim their salary. Obviously, if you do nothing in the process sooner or later you will be recognized as a redundant broker and removed from the equation. AI can be used in multiple ways to effectivize your delivery. We will briefly discuss some dos and don’ts we have learned out of practice while using AI agents in our software engineering work. AI can not help you if you do not know how to validate its produce This is something that we have seen over and over again. Engineers that act as proxy to an AI agent deliver whatever code was spawned by the agent without ever employing a single thought in the process. However, while the AI cod...

Plenty of people are hyped by the AI trend. Some are confident that soon humanity will become redundant, some are worried that they will lose their jobs and remain jobless, being forced into poverty by the all powerful AI. We would not delve into such high level speculations, but will rather try to make a practical analysis of the current state of things in a series of posts. The first post focuses on the employer’s perspective on AI, presenting it as a software developing company, although the rationale loosely translates to most other industries too. By now it is probably obvious to everyone that current AI tools are capable of solving diverse tasks. Utilizing AI is already well proven to increase efficiency and thus only the unreasonable business owners will not consider embedding it into their processes.  Many people, for various reasons (demagogy, SHOCK ! news, genuine fear), claim AI will fully replace human workers. A viral news from the recent past has interpreted Facebook’...

One happy morning we were notified that “The site is down”. It was about the application of one of our long standing partners, organization which we have full responsibility for the technical solution of . We immediately started looking at the issue and looking at our AWS infrastructure we saw that our servers were scaling up like crazy. We were doing ok lately and the traffic was going upwards day after day. Thus we initially thought the scale up was due to normal usage and assumed we made an error with our scale group setup (not that this was the first time we were scaling up, but you know you always assume the error is yours). However, a couple of minutes after this downtime started we looked at the in-traffic and immediately it became obvious the volume was far from anything expected. The volume was up about a hundred times. We started considering the possibility of being subject to distributed denial of service attack (DDoS). Up to this moment we were relying on AWS Shield Standar...

As 2023 draws to a close, we at Qualifast look back on a year of remarkable achievements. It has been a time of innovation, growth, and success, marked by the launch of groundbreaking Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), exceptional client feedback, and a strong focus on team culture and community engagement. New Horizons and Groundbreaking Achievements We kicked off 2023 with the launch of three groundbreaking MVPs that showcase our expertise and commitment to innovation. The iOS application for GRVTY, the innovative data approach conceptualized within Sheetly, and the iOS application and main application backend for AtKairos - are just a few examples of the innovative solutions we are delivering to our clients.  Check out the deep dive on these MVPs here . Celebrating Milestones and Welcoming New Talent In addition to our professional accomplishments, we were delighted to celebrate several milestones in 2023. We marked our 6th anniversary, a testament to our commitment to excellence a...

  The journey of entrepreneurship is as diverse as it is challenging. We've gathered insights from four seasoned experts that Qualifast works with, each sharing their unique perspectives and essential traits for startup success. Ivelina Nikolova: A CEO's Perspective on Entrepreneurial Dynamics “Entrepreneurship is a dynamic journey—initially liberating, yet inherently challenging. While autonomy is exhilarating, the path can be isolating. Navigating the entrepreneurial landscape involves discerning battles and building trust. An entrepreneur embodies passion, devotion, and resilience. Sharing successes and burdens is crucial. Realize that having a co-founder is a strength, not weakness, and acknowledging limitations is a strategic win. Participating in an E-commerce acceleration program (Startupbootcamp Amsterdam) taught me the value of asking without fear. Always inquire, as the worst outcome is a simple "no," which can lead to a constructive conversation and potenti...

  Hello Qualifast community! Last Thursday, the Polyglot4Web Conference was buzzing with energy, and our Qualifast booth was right at the heart of it. We were thrilled to see 80 participants take on our quiz, diving deep into the world of startups. While many showcased impressive knowledge, not everyone got all the answers right. In fact, only one participant managed to ace all 10 questions - a testament to the challenging nature of our quiz! So, for everyone's benefit, here's a breakdown of the quiz with the correct answers highlighted. Who exactly is an "angel investor"? Correct Answer: A person investing his own capital, rather than acting as a representative of an investment organization. An employee of the company that also invests money in it. This is a fictional character like the tooth fairy that we pray to when capital is not coming from anywhere. Special type of investor that has never violated any of the ten commandments. Which of these is essential for ev...