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# We craft software with people we love. 

We have extensive experience in a broad range of industries.

Software development is a fantastic opportunity for discussing ideas, taking risks, and solving problems with people we love working with.
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We wear our hearts on our sleeves and really enjoy being challenged. Our commitment is to deliver the best we can for you and hopefully become your true partner.


People are at the heart of everything we do. 

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...and many more.

We’re lucky to work with iconic brands and build emotional relationships with them. These bonds are founded on trust, autonomy, and massive support. 
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This is the journey we invite you to take with us, one where we will work as an extension of you. We can’t wait to build something together!


We work collaboratively under an agile mindset.

Relationships are the foundation of our business.

We really love what we do. 

We love sharing our thoughts, experiences, and lessons. Visit our blog to explore our ideas on software engineering, culture, people, and everything else we care about.
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We hope you enjoy what you find!  


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Whether you're looking for a technology partner to bring your project to life, or seeking a new professional challenge, we’d love to work with you.
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Explore our services or our open vacancies and let's start our journey together.

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The State Of Web Development 

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Mindera Yellow Box

Pawel Grzybek is an accomplished software engineer. 
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His background includes UI/UX design, frontend development, micro-service architectures, and much more. 
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In this podcast, Pawel talks about the current state of web development. He touches upon JavaScript and CSS frameworks, cross-browser compatibility support and web assembly, and a range of other important topics. 
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What to learn more about what Pawel speaks about in his podcast? Check out the references below: 
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- [Pawel's blog](https://pawelgrzybek.com/)
- [Stack Overflow 2020 Developer Survey](https://insights.stackoverflow.com/survey/2020)
- [Jamstack](https://jamstack.org/)
- [RedwoodJS](https://redwoodjs.com/)
- [Remix](https://remix.run/)
- [Zoom on Web: getting connected with advanced web technology](https://youtu.be/nhTxJBgTywc)
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You can also follow Pawel on Twitter [@pawelgrzybek]




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Pawel Grzybek discusses the current state of web development. 

The State Of Web Development | Mindera Yellow Box Podcast

Pawel Grzybek is an accomplished software engineer. 
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His background includes UI/UX design,&hellip;

Pawel Grzybek discusses the current state of web development.

dashdash

Humberto Ayres Pereira is the founder and CEO of dashdash, one of Portugal’s (and Porto’s) greatest tech success stories. 

In this podcast, Humberto shares his story. He talks about working with computer vision, being involved with self-driving cars in California, and becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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You can follow Humberto on Twitter at [@patife](https://twitter.com/patife?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor). 

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Humberto Ayres Pereira explains how he founded Portuguese tech success story dashdash. 

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Humberto Ayres Pereira is the founder and CEO of dashdash, one of Portugal’s (and Porto’s)&hellip;

Humberto Ayres Pereira explains how he founded Portuguese tech success story dashdash.

Empathy & Product Management

João Teixeira Duarte has a background psychology and experience in product management. 
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In this podcast, he talks about his career journey and discusses the value of empathic relationships as a way of increasing product and process quality.
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Once you've absorbed what João has to say, read the below blog posts to get more insights from him:
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- [EN: Managing clients' expectations and fostering trust](https://www.joaotduarte.com/blog/en-managing-clients-expectations-and-fostering-trust)
- [EN: Three ways to really connect with your start-up's customers](https://www.joaotduarte.com/blog/en-three-ways-to-really-connect-with-your-start-ups-customers)
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You can follow João on Twitter at [@JoaoTDuarte](https://twitter.com/JoaoTDuarte).

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João Teixeira Duarte discusses how he came in product management. 

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João Teixeira Duarte has a background psychology and experience in product management. 
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In&hellip;

João Teixeira Duarte discusses how he came in product management.

From Lecturer To Full Stack Developer

Verónica Carrasco is an experienced and senior full stack developer who has previously worked as a computer science lecturer. 
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She loves finding solutions, developing high-quality code, and working with agile methodologies to produce bespoke end products. 
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In this podcast, Verónica shares her journey in tech. She starts with her days as a computer science lecturer and discusses her journey into the industry to become a full stack developer.
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Now you've heard what Verónica has to say, broaden your knowledge by trying out the references below: 
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- [Code First Girls](https://codefirstgirls.org.uk/)
- [Javascript](https://eloquentjavascript.net/)
- [React. js](https://www.codecademy.com/learn/react-101)

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Verónica Carrasco shares her journey from computer science lecturer to full stack developer.

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Android Then & Now

Pedro Vicente is a mobile software craftsman who is deeply interested in software development that's focused on architecture. 
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He has a tremendous amount of experience in mobile and backend development, with his main expertise being in Android — specifically, Kotlin and Java. 
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In this podcast, Pedro takes you on a trip down Android memory lane. He starts at the early days and takes you all the way up to 2020, where he talks about modern application development strategies and frameworks.
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Want to learn more about what Pedro talks about? Read the insightful articles below: 
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- [React Native vs. NativeScript vs. Xamarin vs. Flutter vs. Ionic vs. Cordova vs. PWAs](https://codeburst.io/react-native-vs-nativescript-vs-xamarin-vs-flutter-vs-ionic-vs-cordova-vs-pwas-196810954450)
- [React Native vs Flutter vs Xamarin: A Comparative Guide [2020]](https://www.codementor.io/@mahil/react-native-vs-flutter-vs-xamarin-a-comparative-guide-2020-11evx1f7q4)
- [Sunsetting React Native](https://medium.com/airbnb-engineering/sunsetting-react-native-1868ba28e30a)
- [Dart (Programming Language)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dart_(programming_language)

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Pedro Vicente tells the story of Android app development. 

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Pedro Vicente is a mobile software craftsman who is deeply interested in software development&hellip;

Pedro Vicente tells the story of Android app development.

Culture, Connection, & Decisions 

Sofia Reis helps co-create and develop incredible workplaces. 
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The workplaces she develops have engaging environments that are fuelled by collaboration, connection, and self-management. 
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In this podcast, Sofia provides insight into Mindera's culture and discusses the self-organisation model we use. 
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Once you've checked out her podcast, read some of Sofia's articles by following the links below: 
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- [Days since last mistake = 0](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/days-since-last-mistake-0-sofia-reis/)
- [Why We Don't Have People Managing Other People](https://staging.mindera.com/blog/why-we-don't-have-people-managing-other-people)






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Sofia Reis shares her thoughts about the Mindera's culture and self-organisation model we follow.

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Sofia Reis helps co-create and develop incredible workplaces. 
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The workplaces she develops&hellip;

SEO In 2020

Carina Teixeira is a frontend developer with a degree and a master's in computer engineering. 
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She has a deep knowledge of SEO and a real of understanding of what it means for developers. 
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In this podcast, she shares her tips for the SEO areas developers should focus on in 2020. Her insights will help developers to keep pace with the changing landscape in SEO, as Google, Yahoo, and Bing continue to evolve their search indexes and display features.
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If you want to get further information about the things Carina talks about, check out the links below — once you've had a chance to listen to her podcast:
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- [SEO and inbound marketing](https://moz.com/blog)
- [Google search](http://developers.google.com/search)
- [Schema markup ](https://schema.org/)
- [Featured snippets](https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/9351707)
- [BERT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BERT_(language_model)


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Carina Teixeira talks about what SEO developers should be focusing on in 2020. 


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Carina Teixeira talks about what SEO developers should be focusing on in 2020.

Jamstack

Tiago Nunes is a passionate and driven engineer. 
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He has a range of experience from a variety of environments, from academic research in bioinformatics to self-organised products. 
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In this podcast, Tiago explains precisely what [Jamstack](https://jamstack.org/) is and why it's important. He provides insight on design patterns, tooling, and opportunities.
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If you want to learn more about some of the things Tiago covers in his podcast, check out the resources below — once you've listened to Tiago speak:
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- Batteries included deployment platforms: [Vercel](https://vercel.com/) and [netlify](https://www.netlify.com/). 
- Some technologies and tools: [Next.js](https://nextjs.org/), [11ty](https://www.11ty.dev/), and [Gatsby](https://www.gatsbyjs.org/).
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You can follow Tiago on Twitterat [@tsbnunes](https://twitter.com/tsbnunes). 



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Tiago Nunes explains what Jamstack is and why it matters. 



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Tiago Nunes explains what Jamstack is and why it matters.

Hiring, Careers, & Culture

Pedro Teixeira is passionate about helping people to make their dreams a reality. 
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He has a degree in psychology and a master's in neuro-linguistic programming. Pedro uses these skills and those he's gained during his career to challenge and develop people, so they can achieve their goals. 
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In this podcast, Pedro discusses his experiences with people, hiring, and culture development. He shares his insights and advice for people starting their careers in software engineering. 
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Pedro Teixeira talks about his experiences with people, hiring, and culture development. 


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Pedro Teixeira is passionate about helping people to make their dreams a reality. 
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Pedro Teixeira talks about his experiences with people, hiring, and culture development.

Co-Founder & Friend

Paul Evans has worked in software engineering for many years.
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He’s filled a variety of roles and collaborated with some of the biggest brands on the planet. He's also co-founded a global software engineering company — you've got it, Mindera. 
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In this podcast, Paul discusses his career and explains how he came to be be one of the founding members of Mindera.
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Paul Evans talks about his career and what led him to become one of the co-founders of Mindera. 

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Paul Evans has worked in software engineering for many years.
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He’s filled a variety of roles&hellip;

Paul Evans talks about his career and what led him to become one of the co-founders of Mindera.

We craft software with people we love.

People are at the heart of everything we do.

Relationships are the foundation of our business.

We really love what we do.

We speak our Mind.

The State Of Web Development

dashdash

Empathy & Product Management

From Lecturer To Full Stack Developer

Android Then & Now

Culture, Connection, & Decisions

Want to read more?

Let’s work together!

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We craft software with people we love.

People are at the heart of everything we do.

Relationships are the foundation of our business.

We really love what we do.

We speak our Mind.

The State Of Web Development

dashdash

Empathy & Product Management

From Lecturer To Full Stack Developer

Android Then & Now

Culture, Connection, & Decisions

Want to read more?

Let’s work together!

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