How to Avoid Tech Hype Traps - Josip Stuhli

Often, the most effective choice is boring technology. Learn a pragmatic framework for avoiding hype traps and building systems that last.

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Understanding the technical scale and challenges at Sofascore

The CTO of Sofascore explains the company's mission to deliver real-time sports data to 25 million monthly active users.

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Defining the tech hype trap and its inherent risks

Tech hype is the pressure to adopt new, unproven technologies without considering if they solve a real business problem.

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Uncovering the root causes and drivers of tech hype

Tech hype is often driven by social media, conferences, and a developer's desire to improve their resume rather than business needs.

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A framework for evaluating new technology choices rationally

Before adopting a new technology, clearly define the problem you are solving and evaluate the technology's maturity, documentation, and community support.

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Factoring team skills and context into technology adoption

A technology choice must align with the existing skills of your team, as hiring or training for niche technologies can be costly and slow.

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Using proof of concepts to safely test new technologies

Mitigate risk by testing new technologies on non-critical internal projects or through a proof of concept before a full-scale rollout.

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Sofascore's architecture for handling real-time data at scale

A look at Sofascore's tech stack, including .NET and SignalR, which is optimized for delivering low-latency updates to millions of users.

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The strategic decision of building versus buying software

Building a custom solution is justified when you need full control and have unique requirements, otherwise buying an off-the-shelf product is often better.

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