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Introduction

Technology is moving fast and new technologies and innovations appear continuously.

It's essential for a development and technology company such as TymeX to constantly improve and keep track with the latest useful innovations. It is important to openly look for innovations and new technologies and to question established technologies and methods every now and then.

But, it is also important to wisely choose which technologies to use in our daily work and in the different projects we are carrying out. As we all know: There is no silver bullet.

What is the TymeX's Technology Radar

The Tech Radar is an overview of different technologies — from languages, frameworks, tools and patterns to platforms — that we consider "new or mentionable". The radar therefore doesn't provide an overview of all established technologies, but it focuses on items that have recently gained in importance or changed.

How it is created

The items in the technology radar are raised by the different teams and therefore many of the items are related to the work and challenges the teams face in various projects. In fact, nothing appears on the radar that we haven't already tried ourselves at least once.

There have been many valuable discussions in different expert groups about the classification and details of each technology and innovation. The result of all this can be found in the latest technology radar.

The technology radar is constantly being updated and improved. The latest version of the radar can be found on the website: TymeX's Technology Radar

How should it be used

The radar acts as an overview of technologies that we believe everyone in the teams should currently know about.

Its goal is to serve as a guide and inspiration for the teams' daily work. It also provides helpful information and a bird's-eye perspective, so that decisions can be made with a much deeper understanding of the subject matter. This results in more informed and better-aligned decisions.

We group or categorize the items in four quadrants — sometimes, when it's not 100% clear where an item belongs, we choose the best fit. The quadrants are:

  • Languages and Frameworks:
    We have included programming languages like Java and Python, as well as lower-level development frameworks like Spring Boot and Vue.js. These tools are helpful for creating custom products for various purposes.

  • Tools:
    We have various engineering and software tools available, ranging from small helpers to larger products. Some examples include SonarCloud and Bitbucket.

  • Methods and Patterns:
    Patterns are very important, and many of them remain valid for a long time (compared to some tools or frameworks). This category includes information on methods and patterns concerning development, continuous integration, testing, organization, architecture, etc.

  • Platforms and Operations:
    This quadrant includes infrastructure platforms and services. It is also used to communicate news about services that all teams should be aware of.

Each item is classified in one of these rings:

  • Adopt:
    Technologies in this ring are those we have great confidence in using because they are well-established in our TymeX production environment, pose minimal risk, and are highly recommended for widespread use.

  • Trial:
    These are technologies that have been successfully used in projects to solve real problems. They have undergone serious usage experiences that confirm benefits and can also uncover limitations. TRIAL technologies carry slightly more risk; some engineers in our organization have walked this path and will share their knowledge and experiences. The aim here is to assess them closely with the goal of eventually moving them to the Adopt ring.

  • Assess:
    These are promising technologies with clear potential value-add. They are worth investing some research and prototyping efforts in to see if they have an impact. ASSESS technologies have higher risks as they are often brand new and highly unproven in our organization. You may find some engineers who advocate for these technologies, and there may even be teams that have started a prototyping effort.

  • Hold:
    Technologies in this ring are not recommended for new projects. They are considered not (yet) worthy of further investment. Retired technologies should not be used for new projects and will need to be migrated soon.

Contributions and source code for the TymeX's Technology Radar are available on BitbucketCloud: TymeX's Technology Radar on BitbucketCloud

Footnote

TymeX's Technology Radar is a valuable exercise that helps us review our technology portfolio, identify potential risks and areas of improvement, and align technologies across our development teams. It promotes transparency within our Technology department. The radar assists our teams and architects in selecting the best technologies for future projects. It also presents the current state of our technology landscape, helping teams choose the most effective tools and technologies that have already been adopted within our company and proven successful. It will enhance our engineering culture, maintain motivation within our engineering teams, and facilitate innovation through the exploration of new technology and knowledge sharing via proof of concept (PoC). Moreover, it benefits our HR and technology brand by allowing potential candidates to view the company's technological stack and helping us evaluate whether a candidate's knowledge and experience align with our technologies.

Document Here: TymeX's Technology Radar - 2025