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Welcome To The HomeAdvisor Technology Blog

December 17, 2015 by Michael Pratt

Welcome To The HomeAdvisor Technology Blog

Welcome to the HomeAdvisor technology blog. Before we dive into what you can expect to find here, perhaps a little background is in order. HomeAdvisor, formerly ServiceMagic, is a marketplace that connects homeowners with ­­home service professionals. We are headquartered in Golden, Colo. Our technology group, which is responsible building and maintaining multiple public-facing platforms, is comprised of around a hundred or so engineers specializing in various disciplines — including Java, Front End, U/X, QA, CM and more. We practice Agile/Scrum techniques and are always self-evaluating to identify what we do well and what we can improve on. We emphasize stability, functionality and innovation in all of our processes. And when the going gets tough, we play ping-pong and foosball to help us clear our minds. So what can you expect from this technology blog? Like many software organizations, we are constantly faced with challenges both large and small when it comes to designing, … [Read more...]

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Based in Golden, CO, HomeAdvisor’s technology group is comprised of nearly 100 Java ninjas, front end gladiators, QA warriors, U/X experts and other rock stars. We build the technology that helps make HomeAdvisor the best place for homeowners to connect with home service professionals. 

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