To be sure the system is deployed appropriately our project team always adheres to the following steps: Setting environment on the live server, installing all necessary tools and components Deployment (database, application, content) Backups Server Monitoring System Logging To host your software product we use popular hosting providers. We choose them depending on functionality, technologies and other factors: Amazon One.com Azure Digital Ocean We also may offer our customers domain name registration that ensures the future and the integrity of their brand. When hosting your softwa ..read more

We built a mobile application (both under iOS and Android) that offers different campaigns like every 8th product is free of charge. Given that, each product has a separate calculator  – bread, coffee, breakfast, lunch). The calculation is carried out by scanning QR-code that is unique for every bakery or shop and for each product ..read more

We’ve already told you about the first integral part of software development process – project management. Another essential step is specification.   What is a specification? It is a description of a software system to be developed. Software requirements specification includes a set of user stories and use cases, mockups and system structure, a plan and estimation. Why do I need it? User stories give a clear expression of the value to a business, including who expects it and why. Possessing knowledge of the value from a user point of view, enables us to make good decisions about the seque ..read more

The story of how Fastdev was created begins in 2004 with a product called Fastpool. The product was an idea initiated by the owner Lennart Källbäck who had the idea to put the right person at the right place at the right time. But he was in need of programmers to develop his idea. After reading reports on the Internet, Lennart noted the success of developers from Izhevsk, who had won prizes in a programming contest and decided to hire them for his project. He called the Izhevsk Technical University, where he was given the number of a local consulting company. After contacting them in 2005 ..read more

Are you developing an iOS app? Or are you responsible for iOS app distribution? Then this post is for you! Every iOS developer knows that each iOS application should pass a review before it appears in the App Store. Apple reviews every app based on a set of technical, content, and design criterion. And it ensures that apps on the App Store are reliable and perform as expected. If you are looking for the way to trick the review process you can stop reading here. The most important document you should investigate is the iOS App Review Guideline. I strongly recommend you to look through the guide ..read more

When you need to make your business run, you have to choose a developer with the right skills. However sometimes, you might be limited in budget and time to hire the right candidate or have your current staff keep up with the latest IT trends. The answer in those situations it outsourcing. By outsourcing you get cost efficient access to a whole pool of professionals who can help you achieve your goals. But how does it really work? Our process of hiring a dedicated developer is simple and hassle free. Here’s how it works: You send us your request As soon as your request comes in, we start ..read more

We recently launched the new website for Carpe Adventures. Carpe offers tailor made and unique adventure trips to dream destinations around the world. We got the opportunity to help them with both design and development. The site is built in Drupal and has responsive design which makes it look equally as great on a computer as on a tablet or phone ..read more

In the world of cloud computing, cost optimization stands as a paramount concern for businesses as they harness services from cloud giants like AWS, Azure, and other public clouds. Among the many strategies promoted for cost efficiency, this article aims to highlight a particularly powerful approach: evaluating and refactoring services for significant cloud cost reduction. 1. Cloud Cost Reduction Strategies Before jumping into the specifics, it’s important to grasp the broader strategies available for cost reduction in the cloud. These encompass optimizing instance types, leveraging reserved ..read more

Today, it’s no secret that some of the most exciting work is being done where tech, innovation and creativity meet.  At Fastdev, this is often where you’ll find us. Our skilled developers, using languages such as C++, are continually transcending boundaries and opening up new horizons for digital solutions. Meet Alexey: A Future Shaping Developer  Let me introduce you to Alexey. Alexey’s a forward-thinking developer who’s been at Fastdev as a key member of the team since February 2021. Currently, Alexey is working on a project that involves leveraging robotics to elevate the textile ..read more

In this article we welcome to our new head of sales, Jan De Mont, to the Fastdev team! By asking five friendly and carefully crafted questions we delve into Jan’s journey. Get ready to learn more about the person behind the role. Why Sales? Why Fastdev? FD What inspired you to venture into the world of IT sales management, and what aspect of Fastdev excites you the most about this new chapter in your career? JDM What inspired me to venture into the world of IT sales management was the opportunity to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and the needs of businesses. I’ve always been p ..read more