A curated list of leading custom software development companies to hire in 2026, based on real clients, reviews, and delivery experience.
The Decode Blog
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15 leading custom software development companies to hire in 2026
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Top 25 tools and technologies for custom software development you should use in 2026
A practical guide to the tools and technologies shaping custom software development in 2026, from frontend and backend to cloud and databases.
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Hiring in-house in Germany vs. nearshoring to CEE: software development team costs
Compare in-house hiring in Germany with nearshoring to CEE. Real software development team costs, overhead, and hiring trade-offs explained.
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Why is a quality assurance tester needed on a software development team?
Why QA matters, straight from our QA team. Learn how they prevent costly issues, build trust, and help our teams ship with confidence.
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How Shake built its MCP server and why it matters
See how Shake built its MCP server and what it unlocks for practical, reliable AI features.
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How DECODE runs R&D: how we turn bench time into real value
How DECODE turns bench time into focused R&D that grows our team and strengthens every client project.
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Cursor vs. Claude Code: in-depth comparison for dev teams
A practical comparison of Cursor and Claude Code to help you choose the right AI tool for your development workflow.
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How to build a high-performing software development team: 7 battle-tested tips from a CTO
A CTO's guide to hiring, building and supporting a high-performing software development team.
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How to structure your software development team: in-depth guide
We break down team structures, team topologies, and scaling tips for software teams of any size.
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How to prevent handover wars between design and development
7 practical ways to fix the design handover process and keep your design and development teams in sync.
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15 top KPIs for software development teams you should track
See the 15 KPIs that show how well your software team really performs and how to use them to deliver high-quality software.
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6 key best practices for build-operate-transfer (BOT) in software development
Learn 6 best practices to plan, run, and transfer a build-operate-transfer (BOT) project the right way.









