Ruby on Rails and Django are both perfect frameworks for web development – but how do you choose one over the other? The things that they have in common range from programming language similarities (Ruby for Rails and Python for Django), both are object-oriented and dynamically-typed and their performance, which is specific for each project. If you are trying to decide between the two, both Django and Rails are great choices – here are some things to consider that will help you make the right choice.
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You are about to learn everything you need to know about building software fast using Ruby on Rails. Lead time (in terms of Lean Management) is a crucial KPI which might decide if a startup succeeds or not. Audience feedback and the first revenue (however low) is essential for new companies – creating a prototype which allows validating your idea quickly is crucial. This enables you to take the right direction for further development. That’s why the speed of software development is really important – less time spent on coding means a faster user feedback cycle and smaller development costs.
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Mobile apps are a very important part of our everyday life. We use them to stay informed, to connect with our friends and family, and for entertainment. According to Statista, there are over 2.7 billion smartphone users in the world. We use our phones for most of the day and 90% of this mobile time is spent using various apps.
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Whether your company is large or small, designing and building multiple digital products is always challenging. Uniting designers and product teams can be tricky, and as a result, many organizations struggle to deliver a cohesive, consistent experience across the user journey.
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Serverless computing is a hot topic in software architecture – but is it just another overhyped tech-buzzword? Or maybe this newcomer in the IT world is bringing with it a world of change. In this article we explain ‘serverless’ and answer the most important questions:
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Pros and Cons of the Kotlin Programming Language for Developing Android Apps (UPDATED)
Gabriel Samojło
On 17 May 2017, Google announced their first-class support for Kotlin, which means that Kotlin became an official language for Android app development. Since then, JetBrains proved that Kotlin can also be successfully used for writing iOS apps – the official app of KotlinConf 2017 was built entirely in Kotlin and supported iOS, Android, as well as most browsers via its web app.
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After my very last recruitment call, the time slowed down. Even though it's been just a few days before I received the decision, I couldn't stop constantly refreshing my email box. And, oh my god, I eventually saw the awaited message. Joining Netguru was my big goal, so I don't need to describe how proud and happy I was when I saw the offer. The curiosity level went high immediately when I started to think about the upcoming adventure - how does it feel to become a new project manager at Netguru? And here I am to tell you what my first week looked like.
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Millions of active paying subscribers, 12+ months of average customer lifespan, and an NPS reaching +59.3. These numbers prove that Babbel, the world's most successful (top-grossing) language learning app, won the users’ hearts with its simplicity and effectiveness. And with the Online Language Learning Market projected to reach $20.21 billion by 2026, the company is on the right path to lead the international market. I spoke with Susanne Wechsler, Director B2B at Babbel, about their secret to success and bold plans for the future.
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Designing an app nowadays is a tricky process. The app marketplace is not only reaching its saturation point, but you will also face fierce competition when launching the app, let alone the increased limitations and rules for app design. That’s why building a user interface is a key element for making your app stand out. In this piece, we’ll discuss how user interfaces have evolved over the last few years, what the frequent mistakes in app design are and how to avoid them, and what alternatives to touch screens you can leverage in your digital product.
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Businesses reached the point where they’re aware of the importance of user experience. If you want to have a successful app, you need to focus your activities on meeting your user’s needs, as well as enable them to achieve their goals and address their pain points. Here are a few ways that will help you achieve a better user experience which your users will appreciate in the long run.
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