Ruby is a great language for web development – it’s already solid on its own, but gets even better with Ruby on Rails – a great framework that had a major influence on the way web apps are developed. Still, life goes on and the whole tech industry keeps moving forward. New languages are invented, new frameworks are created and different architectures gain popularity. The Ruby community is looking towards Elixir, a language based on the Erlang VM – and the language that helped WhatsApp build their product. As an app owner you’re probably wondering which language to choose for your new project. This article will explain the pros and cons of both Ruby and Elixir.
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How Machine Learning and Hyperspectral Imaging Contribute to Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Protection
Michał Marcinkiewicz
Sustainable agriculture is a simple and pragmatic idea that there does not have to be a trade-off between agricultural productivity and environmental protection. The conventional approach, however, has been to view agricultural yields and environmental protection as some sort of a zero-sum game in which the latter was constantly out-prioritised by the former. As a result, we have only managed to exacerbate the already adverse environmental impact of agriculture in terms of groundwater depletion, water pollution from fertilizer runoffs, biodiversity loss, soil erosion, and high rates of greenhouse gas emissions.
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When fighter pilots enter an operating theater to support surgical teams in their life-saving efforts, amazing things can happen. In the area of up to 40%* avoidable post-operational complications, the top-level military aviation standards developed and improved over the years can be in huge demand.
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Got a perfect business idea that needs to be turned into a beautiful app? Whatever the challenge, you need a committed and qualified team to make the best out of your idea. That’s why checking the team’s skills, experience and approach, along with clients' opinions should be an essential part of your decision-making process. For all those reasons, you might be interested in making your next mobile application with Netguru. Here is why:
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Case studies can be amazing communication tools for UX and product designers. They’re a wonderful way to convey your skills to potential clients - not just your ability to deliver beautiful visuals, but also to do research and gain deep understanding of various projects.
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When we first heard about React Native, a framework that enables mobile app development for multiple platforms, we were thrilled. One team, one codebase and the potential to scale an app for iOS and Android using a fracture of resources required in native development is a great promise. But how does it stack up against the reality?
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Flutter has been one of the hottest topics in mobile app development since December 2018, when version 1.0 of the framework was released. It’s relatively new, yet trending fast, and has already been used to develop quite a few outstanding projects. This is why today I am going to discuss some of the top Flutter apps - but before I continue, let’s have a look at the framework itself.
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R&D for Good - New Digital Transformation Program for Non-Profits Launched by Netguru
Konrad Jarocinski
More than ever before, sustainability becomes a serious matter that impacts everyone on the planet. We believe every organization - including our own - should take responsibility. That’s why we decided to introduce R&D for Good, a program leveraging our smart innovation expertise to support non-governmental organizations in their digital journeys.
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Fraud Detection with Machine Learning: How Banks and Financial Institutions Leverage AI
Michał Dyzma
The financial services sector is on the eve of a major transformation, and the driving force behind it is AI. Innovative applications for AI have already been found across areas such as credit scoring, regulatory compliance, customer experience, and portfolio management. Thanks to rapid advancements in technology, tasks that once took employees hours to complete manually, can now be done in a matter of seconds.
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected employment of software developers is over 4 times bigger than that of other occupations. In the current talent shortage scenario, companies are doing their best to attract and retain software developers. What does this mean for you, the candidate?
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