The twelve principles of animation should be basic knowledge for everyone. They were introduced by the Disney animators Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas in book The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation published in 1981. These principles are the outcome of Disney animators’ work from the 1930s onwards. They were created to help reflect real life and the basic laws of physics in animations, but also to resolve abstract issues like character appeal. The 12 principles of animation are perfect for both frame-by-frame animation and motion design.
Read more
Remote work is all around us. And it’s great! But, as it’s widely commented in the agile community, it poses some specific challenges when implementing Scrum or other agile approaches. Below you will find some tips on how we tackle them at Netguru. But before we go there, let’s debunk one myth: Neither Scrum Guide nor Agile Manifesto forbids remote setups
Read more
Online Product Design Sprint – Tips, Tricks & Best Practices for Running a Remote Workshop
Piotr Śliwa
Although we were unexpectedly forced by the COVID-19 situation to switch all our workshops to online mode, it does not mean we weren’t prepared for that. It is important to state that online workshops require way more preparation work and facilitation skills than offline ones. Learning best practices from NNGroup, Miro team, InVision team, Mural, Dallas Design Sprints and AJ&Smart, I’ve extracted the essence and clashed them against Netguru’s approach to workshops, as well as our methods and toolset.
Read more
Python App Development: Check How Python Integrates with Other Technologies and Third-Party Providers
Piotr Czajka
Creating a digital product may require integrating it with third-party companies and products (for example PayPal or Dotpay) as well as a variety of different systems, technologies, and existing databases. Is Python easy to integrate? How to leverage the power of Python when it comes to the integration process? Read a guide for entrepreneurs and product owners.
Read more
App Store Optimization – a crucial part of your mobile app strategy There are many factors that contribute to a mobile app’s success on the market. Apart from the overall UX and the value it delivers, it must also be easy to find by potential users.
Read more
Web Application Development: How to Create a Successful MVP? A Checklist of Good Practices
Michał Wasilewski
If you’re planning to build a digital product, you should think about how to address your future users’ needs and predict potential risks early. Building a minimum viable product will help you learn how or if your app’s core idea serves real users. You will get valuable feedback and solidify your business strategy. Read our list of good practices for building a successful MVP.
Read more
Managing Remote Teams. What Are The Most Dangerous Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them?
Magda Sowierszenko
More companies are beginning to embrace the freedom and benefits that remote work has to offer. Whether it’s a few home office days or a completely remote setup many managers will sooner or later find themselves managing employees in new ways because of that.
Read more
Retail loyalty programs – a good strategy for keeping your current customers Only 32% of companies admit to making customer retention their priority, with the majority of businesses focusing on finding new customers – which is an expensive strategy.
Read more
Angular is perfect for building single-page web apps, mobile apps with compelling animations, progressive web apps that work offline, enterprise apps, e-commerce apps, and more. Here's why Google's Angular is worth considering when looking for a technology to build any digital product.
Read more
Apple has introduced its own authentication service, Sign in with Apple. This comes as no surprise as its main competitors have dominated the market with Google, Facebook, and Twitter "sign-in" solutions.
Read more
Newer
