In your quest for a mobile app developer, you’ve likely come across the terms “cross-platform app development company” and “native app development company.” We want to say that choosing an app building approach is a simple task, but we’d be lying, and that’s never a good  start to a relationship. Do you know that: Over 250 million apps are downloaded daily? That’s like every person on the planet downloading at least one app in any given month! Experts predict the annual number of app downloads worldwide will total $299 billion by the end of 2023, an increase of nearly $25 million over 2 ..read more

“How much is this going to cost us?” It’s a question we hear time and again, and the answer is seldom what the client was hoping for. Two quick answers come to mind, one slightly more diplomatic than the other: 1. “That depends.” 2. “How much will it cost you to do nothing?” Outsourced software development is one of the best ways to reduce software development costs. Still, that reality is of little comfort to SMBs who are new to the process or new to working with a software development company that actually delivers. If you’re considering outsourcing software engineering for your app and wan ..read more

Depending on who you talk to: PHP sucked yesterday, sucks now, and will still suck tomorrow. or PHP is a whole lot better than it used to be, and who are we to argue with Facebook, WordPress, Slack, and Tumblr? For the record, we believe the nearly 30-year-old PHP is a great choice for creating top-notch websites and applications. So, while many naysayers have predicted its demise over the decades, our view is PHP is here to stay—and its future as an innovative programming language appears secure. That said, there are definitely times you shouldn’t use a PHP development company, which we ..read more

Two-way communication fosters team building and strengthens collaboration. But what happens when the communication between you and your software development team becomes a one-way street? Close-knit agile software development teams know just how critical good communication is in the development process. And not just between each other—it also extends to clients and other external stakeholders. When that communication fails, as it so often does, everyone wastes precious time and energy doing things that aren’t in their best interests. In fact, a study done by the Economist Intelligence Unit fo ..read more

After wrapping up your last project, your software development team is exhausted. You reflect on the last sprint and recognize there are some serious changes that need to be made. You don’t know much about software, but have heard the term “stack” and still unsure what that even means. Is your current structure for development your only option? Is there a better solution to speed up and simplify the process? Let’s open the curtain and introduce you to a development stack that is sure to bring you fantastic results for your future projects. What is MEAN Stack Development? MEAN stands for Mongo ..read more

Nearly half of small businesses now use apps to connect with customers or help their employees work smarter and faster. Is yours one of them? A well-designed app can improve your sales and marketing strategies while enhancing the customer experience. Launch a “bad” app, though, and you’re looking at terrible, horrible, no good, very bad results, indeed, including: Bugs that lead to customer frustration and bad reviews. Reduced confidence in your expertise. A damaged reputation. If you want to build an app that people will actually use and really appreciate, start by choosing a language that ..read more

When expected and actual behaviors don’t match during software testing, it’s caused by a technical glitch or bug. Bug fixing changes the code causing the issue, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the problem’s been fixed. Many times, it’s just a workaround until a more permanent solution is found and implemented. Bug Fixing - What is a Software Bug? They spark chaos, shut down businesses, and even help hackers (almost) hijack a major bank system. Software bugs are programming errors that can occur at any stage of the development process, from program design to testing and actual use. No matter ..read more

Like any product, software undergoes a development process to prepare it for consumer use. Validation testing in software development confirms an application’s been built to meet a user’s needs and functions as anticipated. Whether you’re new to validation testing or want to be sure you’re on the right track with your validating process, this post will help ensure you meet your client’s requirements. Validation Testing - Software Verification vs. Software Validation Software testing examines software’s functionality and behavior through verification and validation. Though people often use th ..read more

Most website developers employ client side and server side script languages for various functionalities, using them to create whole applications that equally appeal to customers and perform well. While clients side scripting involves scripts run by a browser, server side scripts are executed entirely through a server side scripting environment, with the output returned to a browser as plain HTML. In simpler terms, server side scripting means the information needed to create a dynamic page is done on a web server before being sent to the user. Key functions of server side scripting include ..read more

Node.js development is used by some of the most prominent players in global business, including PayPal, Netflix, and LinkedIn, to develop real-time applications, high-traffic sites, and IoT devices. But many people still aren’t clear on how it works, the pros and cons of using it, or how it delivers tangible business results. If you’re one of them, this article’s for you. Though it isn’t the right choice for every project, there’s gotta be some good reasons why it’s one of the top two frameworks, libraries, and programming languages developers prefer today. Let’s take a closer look. What is N ..read more