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Anticipatory Design: How to Create Magical User Experiences
Anticipatory design is the UX technique of simplifying processes and responding to user needs one step before they actually express those needs, simplifying user decisions and leading to magical experiences.

Miklos Philips
Miklos is a design leader, author, and speaker with more than 18 years of experience in the design field.
The Impact of Brexit on the Financial Services Sector
Since the historic Brexit vote, much speculation has been made regarding the effects this would have on the UK’s economy. In this article, I take a look at what the anticipated impacts of Brexit on the UK financial sector are, assess their merits and likelihood, and see what the long-lasting impact on the financial sector around the world may be.

Toby Clarence-Smith
Toby has deep financial experience across investment banking, VC investing, and PE. He most recently founded and sold a VC-backed company.
The Best Way to Learn C++ and C Programming
C is often called a middle-level computer language since it combines the elements of high-level languages with the functionalism of assembly language. C++ is an enhanced version of the C language, which adds support for object-oriented programming.

The Toptal Research Team
The Toptal Research Team includes some of our most experienced professionals.
A Guide to npm: The Node.js Package Manager
In this article, Toptal Software Engineer Martin Gouws explains advanced features of the Node Package Manager that should be in every JavaScript developer’s knowledge base.

Martin Gouws
Martin is a young and talented JavaScript developer and software engineer who has his roots in enterprise Java.
Swift Tutorial: An Introduction to the MVVM Design Pattern
On every new project, you have the privilege of deciding how you’ll architect the app and organize the code. But if you don’t pay attention, or you rush through coding, you risk ending up with spaghetti code. The solution? Use a proper design pattern.
In this tutorial, Toptal Software Engineer Dino Bartošak explains how to implement an MVVM design pattern on a demo Swift application.

Dino Bartošak
Dino is a software engineer specializing in iOS programming clean code and clean architecture, building iOS apps from scratch and custom UI.
15 Testimonial Pages to Inspire Future Customers
Testimonial pages are a key to increased conversion rates—if they’re done right. Check out this collection of testimonial page design inspiration created by different designers from around the world.

Jon Vieira
Jônatas is a detail-oriented digital art director who uses UI, UX, visual and motion design to makes technology simple for everyone.
A Beginner’s Guide to Managing Software Development With Kanban and Trello
While the success of your project depends on many factors, one of the most common reasons projects fail is a lack of management or downright bad project management.
In this post, Lead Engineering Editor Demir Selmanovic teaches you the basics of Agile project management using Kanban and Trello.

Demir Selmanovic
Demir is a developer and project manager with over 15 years of professional experience in a wide range of software development roles.
The Party Isn’t Over: A Deep-Dive into Why Unicorns Will Bounce Back in 2017
Between 2013 and 2015, the number of Unicorns exploded to 140 members, marking an incredible growth spurt in valuations and positive sentiment toward the venture industry.
But after a rocky 2016, in which scandals, funding downrounds, and more cautious investor commentary emerged, many have questioned the validity of the sector’s valuations. With this backdrop, 2017 is shaping up to be a make-or-break year for the Unicorn Club. Is the party over?

Toby Clarence-Smith
Toby has deep financial experience across investment banking, VC investing, and PE. He most recently founded and sold a VC-backed company.
Time Management Secrets of an Efficient Engineer
Freelancers work flexible hours, but this convenience comes at a price: They have to manage their time better than on-site professionals. However, it also means they’re free to optimize their routine and achieve exceptional efficiency.
In this post, software engineer Dmitry Ryazantsev will guide you through the ins and outs of personal time management, leaving little to chance. What good are great rates if you waste hours each week?

Dmitry Ryazantsev
Dmitry’s Android dev experience includes work on the Yandex browser (10M+ installs) and creating his own game, which has 250,000 installs.
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