Engineering Insights

Tools, languages and practices from the Lightrains team, and how offshore engineering teams work.

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Why nlohmann/json Became the Default C++ JSON Library Developer Tools Why nlohmann/json Became the Default C++ JSON Library See why nlohmann/json is the C++ JSON library of choice, with before-and-after examples, real use cases, and honest trade-offs. Read
2026 Outsourcing Trends: How AI-First Offshore Teams Help You Ship Faster Offshore Development 2026 Outsourcing Trends: How AI-First Offshore Teams Help You Ship Faster Outsourcing is no longer about cost cutting. In 2026, the winners are building AI-first offshore teams that combine senior talent, outcome-based delivery, and automation-first workflows. Read
How to Build an Offshore AI Development Team from India: A Practical Guide for US Companies Offshore Development How to Build an Offshore AI Development Team from India: A Practical Guide for US Companies A practical framework for US companies building offshore AI teams in India, covering cost structures, team assembly, and common pitfalls. Read
We are Building the Future with AI and Blockchain. Join Us. Lightrains We are Building the Future with AI and Blockchain. Join Us. Lightrains is expanding its team to build the next generation of AI and blockchain solutions. Here’s how you can join and make an impact. Read
Why Your Business Needs an Offshore Development Company Now Offshore Development Why Your Business Needs an Offshore Development Company Now An offshore technology partner is not just a cost-saving measure but a strategic move towards innovation, scalability, and success. Read
Must know Illustration Resources For Your Next Web Project Developer Tools Must know Illustration Resources For Your Next Web Project A collection of websites where you can find illustration that can be used on web projects and anywhere else Read
Callbacks, Promises and async/await in JavaScript JavaScript Callbacks, Promises and async/await in JavaScript How asynchronous JavaScript moved from callbacks to promises to async/await, with error handling, Promise combinators and the mistakes that cause most async bugs. Read
How to Create API Documentation with Insomnia Documenter APIs How to Create API Documentation with Insomnia Documenter Learn how to create clear API documentation with Insomnia Documenter using a practical workflow from the Lightrains engineering team. Read
Why we stopped using Google Forms Lightrains Why we stopped using Google Forms Why we moved to Formsure from Google Forms Read
DNS over HTTPS Web Security DNS over HTTPS DNS over HTTPS (DoH) is a protocol for performing remote Domain Name System (DNS) resolution via the HTTPS protocol. Read
Automated API testing with nodejs APIs Automated API testing with nodejs How to Automate your API Testing Read
Widevine - DRM for the new web Web Security Widevine - DRM for the new web Widevine enables secure premium content protection utilizing free-to-use, standards-based solutions for OTT and CAS services. Read