Rute Figueiredo

Software developer with a big curiosity about technology and how it impacts our life. Love for sports, music, and learning!

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FastAPI vs Flask: What's Better for Python App Development?

FastAPI vs Flask compared: performance, learning curve, async support and a decision matrix to pick the right Python framework for you.

Alexandra Mendes, Rodrigo Ferreira, Rute Figueiredo

August 4, 2022

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OpenShift vs Kubernetes: Which Should You Choose in 2026?

OpenShift vs Kubernetes compared for 2026: cost, security, lock-in and the real question, whether you can staff the platform team it needs.

Alex Gamela, Rute Figueiredo, Alexandra Mendes

January 6, 2022

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The 6 must-know advantages of Python

The 6 advantages of Python, judged on what decides a build: ship speed, hiring, run cost and 3-year maintenance, plus when not to use it.

Mariana Berga, Rute Figueiredo

September 2, 2021

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Functional programming vs OOP: a decision guide for technical leaders

Functional programming vs OOP, framed as an architectural decision. Compare paradigms by team, cost and risk, with a decision matrix for technical leaders.

Mariana Berga, Rute Figueiredo

July 22, 2021

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Kotlin vs Java: Which Should Your Team Choose?

Kotlin vs Java: understand the real differences, see who uses each, and get a clear recommendation for your next project. No hype, just clarity.

Mariana Berga, Rute Figueiredo, Tiago Franco

June 10, 2021

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TypeScript vs JavaScript: Which One Is Better in 2026?

TypeScript vs JavaScript in 2026: when each wins, real project examples, code samples and a four-signal test to decide with confidence.

Mariana Berga, Rute Figueiredo

May 6, 2021

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Top 7 Automation Testing Tools 2026

Automation testing is vital to ensure a software is effective. This article identifies the top automation testing tools and describes their main features.

Mariana Berga, Rute Figueiredo

April 8, 2021

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Python vs Java: Which One Fits Your Project?

Explore the main differences between Python and Java, including performance, syntax, and ideal use cases, to help you choose the right language for your needs.

Mariana Berga, Rute Figueiredo, Alexandra Mendes

March 18, 2021

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XML vs JSON: which to choose and when to use each one

XML vs JSON compared for engineering leaders: how each format works, the parsing and security differences, and a clear rule for choosing the right one.

Mariana Berga, Rute Figueiredo

January 28, 2021

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React vs Angular: which framework should you choose in 2026?

React vs Angular compared on cost, hiring, performance and maintenance, with data from building the same app in both frameworks. Updated for 2026.

João Reis, Rute Figueiredo

February 6, 2020