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Because UX review involves evaluating the entire user experience of a digital product from start to finish, it identifies any pain points or friction in the user experience to make informed design decisions.

Great work on Dribbble or Instagram is nice. It shows how well you can visually handle technical skills and how you play with different forms. But does it mean that you are at the highest level of design skills? In my opinion, not.

There’s no denying that in the digital age, mobile apps have become a must for most companies. With the increasing use of smartphones, businesses are turning to mobile app development to reach their audiences more…

Business development is an ever-evolving enterprise with constantly developing new and innovative approaches. Design Thinking and Design Doing offer an ideal platform for businesses to flexibly and comprehensively develop strategies to meet their goals.

Anyone who has ever started a career in IT will surely admit that the beginnings are often challenging. After all, it is a very dynamic, demanding industry focused on continuous development. However, from our experience,…

Meet Szymon Bernatowicz, our Project Manager! He started working at our company over 2 years ago and often shares his insights on our blog. How has it changed since then, and what is he doing…

Working on  legacy projects is not an easy and most enjoyable task, that’s why most developers would rather work on a greenfield project, than struggling with a few-years old codebase with a lot of legacy,…

Remember – poor UI/UX design of your product can lead to sales failure. Sometimes it’s the little things that stand out the most. Those small flourishes and finishing touches make your mobile device customers smile.

The world of health care is a sector that is currently undergoing tremendous changes, which were somehow forced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The growth of the population and the great diversity in conditions and lifestyles…

Where did we start the year, and where have we gotten to? How well did we adjust to the changing market? And what’s most important, what will 2023 bring for Applover?

Choosing the proper workflow is a critical decision that will allow us to configure and create the Flutter project better.

We came up with the idea to provide the design community with a package on Figma with 98 well-crafted icons. Each icon is carefully composed and tested with users.

There are many metaphors to represent the construction of software: a car, an iceberg. Each of the comparisons is meant to help understand the divided role of the frontend and backend during application development. In…

Any of us who have worked longer on Flutter projects know how important it is that the project has the proper structure and architecture – that it’s scalable and testable. How can you achieve these goals?

Probably, every company’s dream is to implement a product that will gain sympathy and popularity among its users. For this to happen, a good and unique idea is necessary as the foundation on which the…

Understanding where to direct one’s attention in learning might take time and effort. However, the first step is discovering the specific topics that require your attention.

Everyone knows that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the game’s rules. It has enormously impacted the situation in most markets, forcing adaptation to the new reality.

The development of technology, the significant transformations that have taken place in the service sector, and the COVID-19 pandemic are just some of the factors that have led to the need for substantial changes in…

For the third time, we collaborated with GDG Wrocław to co-host the Flutter Wrocław Meetup, an event bringing together the Flutter community in Poland. We are honored that we can create a place to share…

The healthcare industry is currently one of the fastest-growing industries on the market. Since the Covid-19 outbreak, one of its branches, due to its specificity and wide range of applications, has gained particular popularity –…

Many professionals have been using the phrase “machine learning” in recent years. Quite rightly so, as it might revolutionize a lot of markets. Algorithms that can “learn” from data and get better at their tasks…

How can you save time and money on developing a mobile app? You need only one thing for that. That’s where we come to Flutter. With our years of experience, we’ve picked out the essential knowledge to help you become successful with Flutter.

When asked what you value most, companies usually point out trust. After all, we want to be credible and reliable in what we do – whether it’s about our employees, vendors, or product. But trust…

Bringing up the topic of software bugs, we can’t avoid starting with a wonderful anecdote, which is undoubtedly the story of catching the first bug. The term “bug” came into use in 1947, when computer…

Healthcare is an industry that often deals with different types of patients’ sensitive data. When you’re about to develop your healthcare custom digital product, you’re probably aware of the fact that healthcare data security is…

Instant Apps are an interesting way to show potential users the benefits of using an application without forcing them to download a full app. Complex apps and games are big, so it takes time to…

More than once in our articles, we have mentioned that the creation of the product itself is only the beginning of the adventure. Digital product software needs to be taken care of, to run smoothly…

Companies and startups often face the dilemma of whether to launch their product on Android or iOS first. How about the fact that you can easily implement an app for both systems, with a single…

Creating software is difficult, but selling it and getting people to use it is far more complicated. The ultimate goal of every project is to have as positive an impact as possible, as evaluated by…

Nowadays the overwhelming majority of online consumers expect personalization from the brands. What are the best personalization strategies that will help you in achieving success?

Flutter is widely regarded as one of the most popular and widely used technologies in the modern IT sector. When it comes to mastering new programming languages and frameworks, everyone has their own method. The…

Right now, the HealthTech industry is undergoing a revolutionary change, and UX is the key to staying ahead of the curve. The pandemic sped up the adoption of digital health technologies by both clinicians and…

Companies usually work with many different software applications, and each database that belongs to them has to be properly managed and organized. That is certainly a tough and time-consuming task, especially if your company operates…

It can be said that inclusive design is about including many different perspectives. This means that sometimes the answer to one task should be designed in several ways of execution so that users with special…

Every web application’s technology stack is divided into two main parts – frontend (client-side) and backend (server-side). The front-end is everything that is seen by the user on the screens of computers, smartphones, tablets, etc….

Flutter provides a wide variety of options for building apps for both Android and iOS. Popular frameworks like MVC and MVVM can be used. However, BLoC is generally considered the ideal Flutter architecture due to…

Probably every Internet user has once given up on visiting a website because it was loading too slowly. That’s why no one needs to be convinced that the performance of web applications is a very…

Customer Experience vs User Experience – these two terms are often used interchangeably what leads to misinterpretations and misunderstandings. Although they have similar associations, they have slightly different meanings. What’s the difference between CX and…

A well-designed website is key to increasing visibility for any business. High search engine positioning, easy-to-use websites, and innovative improvements designed to make life easier for users are all features that can successfully attract a…

Frontend development is evolving very fast, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up with the tools it offers. However, there are undeniably two frameworks that stand at the very podium of popularity and that are…

Over the past few years, the proper functioning of many sectors has become dependent on smoothly running software. Technology has greatly influenced industries such as banking, education, science, entertainment, and scientific research. Most of the…

You want to develop a digital product. Theoretically, you know what you need, but you feel like you don’t know what to expect. We’ve been there and we know what it’s like. Do you wish…

In our recent webinar, we shared knowledge that we have developed after years of experience while working on HealthTech digital products. What will you learn from it?

The Flutter ecosystem is a huge game-changer among the many mobile app development tools available out there. As a result of using it, development time can be cut in half, and your productivity can increase…

Due to the rapid development of the HealthTech sector, more and more digital products are appearing on the market. They aim to improve the lives and health conditions of patients and users. If you’re also…

People have significantly transformed the natural environment over the years. Environmental degradation is one of the most serious problems we face today. It is predicted that by the end of this century, the amount of…

When your startup is ready to start building the first version of your digital product, you will probably face a few challenges at first. The requirements of the healthcare industry are specific in some respects,…

The project specification is a document where all needed information related to a certain project is gathered. Shortly speaking, it includes the most important information about the functional and technical aspects, determines the direction of…

The model of cooperation between the development supplier and the customer should be appropriately adapted to the nature of the product, and in fact, it is crucial for the satisfaction of both sides during the…

Software testing undoubtedly brings many advantages, increasing trust in the created project and also allowing you to indicate errors during mobile app development. If you want to develop a high-quality product, you definitely should test…

Colors and shapes are powerful weapons in the hands of a skilled illustrator. With professional graphic design, it is possible to create the way users will perceive a brand. Whether a product will be considered…

In the previous part, we developed ActivableImageView programmatically using MotionLayout. This time, we will build an advanced progress bar with steps. Getting started with the development To read and possibly understand this article, you need…

MotionLayout is a useful tool for creating animations on Android. XML-based motion layout support is limited and isn’t as dynamic as it could be. We can solve this by creating MotionLayout programmatically. Before we start…

A list of packages that can be useful for Flutter and Dart projects. Every framework contains a lot of libraries that help developers to create valuable products. The same goes for Flutter, which is known…

From the previous article you could learn how to create audio and video in Flutter. As I promised, this time I’m going to focus on the second part of this topic – playback of video…

Advanced digital products are almost always created as multi-module projects. It is easier to separate logic and shorten build times. There might be some issues with dependencies that can be optimized. The challenge: dependencies When…

Nowadays, we depend on our devices daily for nearly everything we do. Whether it’s for taking photos of our pets, booking holidays, ordering food, shopping online, or banking, a lot of us do this using…

Over the years, we’ve seen dozens of technologies come and go, but there are two that never seem to disappear from the tech spotlight: Python and Node.js. These two technologies are the de facto industry…

Why sometimes we shouldn’t avoid crashes of mobile apps? When should we? Is it a good idea to “try catch” the whole application’s code? To Crash, or Not to Crash, That Is the Question. In…

In 2012 Mark Zuckerberg said, “The biggest mistake we made as a company was betting too much on HTML as opposed to native”. React Native is one of the most popular cross-platform frameworks, which was…

Although online shopping is nothing new, recent years of pandemic and isolation have been a trigger that has forced the e-commerce industry to grow very fast. Allowing people to buy things online has become a…

Are you still wondering which framework you should use to create your next mobile application? When it is time to choose the technology on which the application will be created, there are many variables to…

Today, web applications are so common, that they are practically unnoticeable. It’s hard to believe that only 20 years ago, the Internet looked completely different – it was full of very static apps that are not…

Starting from the beginning, audio and video have been with us for a long time. We’ve been using this medium forever – once in analog form, and more recently in digital form (TikTok, Reels), that…

When you’re about to release a new application you always wish to make your mobile app development process perfect and achieve success. However, there exist some irrelevant or annoying features that including in the app…

Why do so many start-ups end up in failure? Most often it’s because they don’t have enough clients willing to use it and pay for their products or services. In times of tremendous technological development,…

Python’s been in the game for a long time. Everything from recommendation systems to the software that runs self-driving vehicles has been developed using Python, one of today’s most widely used programming languages. According to…

Android is the most widely used operating system in the world. It has been the best-selling mobile operating system worldwide on mobile devices since 2011, and as of 2022, it has more than three billion…

Nowadays, to create a functional, user-friendly, and pretty website, you need a whole team of front-end, back-end, full-stack developers, and also people coordinating the process of creating the application, like project managers and analysts. Such…

When developing an application, we want it to be functional and to serve something that people will use. Achieving the first requirement is relatively easy; we just need to have a good idea that solves…

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re already an experienced Ruby on Rails developer, following industry experts is the best way to improve. Nowadays free content is everywhere. If you’re fed up with reading through…

What is it like to be a part of Applover’s team? One of our core values is Team Spirit. We are a team, we play toward one goal and we have a common vibe. We…

Why is the role of QA so important during application development? QA (Quality Assurance) Specialist is the person who, in addition to executing tests, plans them, assesses risks, and develops processes to achieve the highest…

Meet Grzegorz Musiał, our UX/UI Designer! He started working with Julia at our company a year ago. Now the design team counts four experts. How is it changing and what is he doing now? All…

What if you could complete the majority of your tasks with the least effort possible? By introducing more daily automation, the Mason tool can improve the productivity of whole Flutter development teams and individuals. It’s…

Blockchain-based smart contracts – what are they? Blockchain is a breakthrough technology that is constantly developing and discovering new solutions. One of them is smart contracts. For most people, the term isn’t completely clear. Let…

The popularity of React Native is increasing at an astronomical rate. That’s because the platform focuses on easy-to-use tools and rapid development. An excellent performance, quicker development, and a timely release are all sought by…

Blockchain technology, which first appeared in 2008 with the creation of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency, has recently been viewed as a disruptive technology that has the potential to transform the financial industry. By some people, at…

Gamification is a global trend that has become tremendously popular in recent years. It has been used by businesses for over 50 years already. This concept involves the use of gaming mechanisms in areas not…

Although numerous JavaScript frameworks have been released so far, none has come close to the holy trinity – Angular, React, and Vue. In this blog post, I’ll make a detailed analysis of Vue and Angular…

Technology has a big impact on our daily lives, even when we don’t consciously think about it as significant. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries have survived and even developed thanks to…

GDG Wrocław and Applover have teamed together again to host the second Flutter Wrocław Meetup! We were pleased to share our technical expertise in the most popular cross-platform framework in 2022. Four specialists discussed subjects…

Web presence impacts business performance like night follows day. A successful website helps companies attract clients, and offer what they want. And over the past decade, web development practices have changed. Back-end programming became more…

In the era of agile project management, the trend of programming in pairs is becoming increasingly popular. The Agile Model has assumptions that work well in organizations focused on the rapid development of a modern…

It’s been a long time since the global COVID-19 pandemic began. It has influenced many aspects of our daily life: physical and mental health, leisure activities, work style, family, and social relationships. All these concepts…

Meet Martyna Plata, our Outbound Marketing Leader! She started working at our company almost 3 years ago. Martyna has seen many organizational changes and currently works in marketing. How is it changing and what is…

In order to get an estimate for your IT project, you should precisely determine your future project requirements first. The more detailed your demands are, the more accurate is the estimate. Although putting your vision…

Over time, many people will want to buy successful digital products that meet their customers’ needs. This rising user base needs an app that works well and gives a great user experience no matter how…

Before deciding on developing your digital product and business, choosing the right IT business partner is not the only issue you have to deal with. Another essential question that you have to ask yourself is…

Every product workshop should be tailored to the needs of your client and their product. Workshops are a natural way for designers to work. They are hands-on, team-based meetings that also involve non-designers. Before we…

It’s no secret that people have been concerned about the environment for quite a while now. From the office water bottle to the government’s efforts to lessen its carbon footprint, the repercussions of this can…

Nowadays, outsourcing plays a very important role in the software development industry and more and more companies decide to choose this method of seeking and employing employees. It gives the opportunity to recruit talented, perfectly…

Meet Kuba Siwek, our Front-end Developer! He started working at our company almost 4 years ago. Now the front-end team counts over 12 developers. How it was changing and what is he doing now? All…

As tech companies, we develop applications and websites that eventually require consuming loads of electricity which is generated by fossil fuels like coal products, natural gas, petroleum products, or non-renewable wastes. All of them generate…

There’s no denying it – a new job in post-pandemic times is usually a remote or semi-remote job (hybrid model). It’s worth preparing for the new challenges. Many people across the globe are taking advantage of the…

Some say that working in a software development agency isn’t enjoyable. That it’s ruff stuff. I barely understand what these humans are talking about.

It’s estimated nowadays that with over 4 billion people using the internet, the combined carbon footprint of energy, infrastructure as well as usage of smartphones and laptops result in about 3.7% of greenhouse gas emissions…

Android’s environment has been changing constantly over the years, and so are the programming tools. As developers of digital solutions, we should try to check news and updates regularly. Nowadays, without an Android application software,…

Healthcare has resurfaced as an online service in various areas of the world, with most people beginning to avoid visiting the hospital. Although it’s a very hot topic, it’s a bit dense. We can read…

Generally, software development companies do a lot of thinking, but they tend to over-complicate things when trying to validate the product idea. You need to move rapidly through the development process, but you can’t avoid…

The art of front-end development is very broad, with lots of specific details to know. Sometimes it can be challenging to know what to focus on. With so many libraries, frameworks, and tools at your…

No matter how prestigious is the position we are applying for, no matter what culture prevails in the organization – the recruitment process can discourage everyone. During recruitment interviews, we try to describe as precisely…

Meet Michał Kukuł, our Project Manager! He’s one of the few people that built Applover from the ground up. He started working at our company over 5 years ago. How it was changing and what…

As UX / UI designers we all would like to reach the widest possible audience and provide them with inclusive experiences, taking into account their individual features or characteristics. Usually, it’s quite a big challenge…

One of the most important things for us at Applover is support. It’s not just about supporting ourselves or the client. It’s also about supporting in various situations so that all hands on deck are…

In the last 2 years, many things have changed and one of these things for sure is the demand for innovative HealthTech solutions. Due to COVID-19, people demand that today’s healthcare services be available at…

We are after the first Flutter Wrocław Meetup event, which was co-organized with Applover! Our top tech experts talked about audio and video as well as platform channels in Flutter. This is currently the most…

At present, in the digital era, technological progress is a very important element in the activities of the organization. Managing employees’ human resources or talent is being replaced by a more efficient and faster scaling…

The global pandemic is the time when many B2B companies and innovators want to bring help, innovate and create new solutions that can be useful to the world. Ever since COVID-19 started spreading, many digital…

JavaScript is a high-level programming language, one of the oldest. It was created as a website scripting language but it quickly gained popularity and it’s now the most extensively used programming language. It’s also simple…

With the beginning of March, it is now official – Magdalena Błaszczak became our new COO. Working at Applover for almost 2 years she accomplished a lot in the HR department, from recruiting and enlarging…

Working in the IT industry is an opportunity for many people to develop on many levels nowadays. The IT industry is one of the fastest-growing industries on the market and it does not look set…

Jakub is one of the few people that built Applover from the ground up. He works at Applover for over 3 years now! Jakub is a Software Tester and a Tech Leader for the team….

Nowadays, the fight against climate change is an issue that affects many areas of life and has a serious impact on the future. It is a multifaceted matter that requires reacting on many levels. Many…

Have you ever wondered what is the biggest reason startups fail? Analyses have shown that it’s due to misreading market demand. Only 2 out of every 5 startups will be profitable, while the rest will…

The MedTech industry has been developing over the past several years, especially after the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Nowadays, IT companies are competing to invent newer and more creative products for that sector. What…

Job interviews are more or less stressful for everyone. But when we’re looking for a new job, we should be confident of our skills and be prepared for any circumstances. Yet, this isn’t how it…

The first thing that comes to mind when you decide to develop a cross-platform mobile application is: which framework should you use? Which software development kit will be the most efficient? One of the powerful…

As is well known, nowadays one of the most important pillars of a prospering brand is customer satisfaction and customer experience. In the era of digitization, companies in the design process of their websites, mobile…

The recruitment process, changing jobs, first days at the new place, and meeting new people often stresses most people. That is why it is good to prepare yourself as much as you can. We are…

Sandra is one of the few people that built Applover from the ground up. She works at Applover for over 4 years now! She started in the Sales Department as a Lead Generation Specialist, and…

Since 2020, companies related to the HealthCare industry have significantly accelerated its development and digitization due to pandemics. For this reason, HealthTech and MedTech products have gained much popularity. Due to lockdowns, now more consumers…

Did you know that Flutter is the most popular cross-platform framework used by developers worldwide? Even though it’s a fresh framework released in 2017, as many as 42 percent of software developers used Flutter in…

Including more women in the tech industry isn’t a part of filling a quota, but a goal to create a more inclusive strategy at Applover. We know that this drives benefits to the company, the…

In the first contact with every application and website, we see the front-end. Its high quality plays a very important role in the success of your digital product. The variety of front-end programming languages can…

At the end of 2019, the online food delivery market in Poland amounted to PLN 1.3 billion, and its value for 2020 was estimated at PLN 1.7 billion, according to the e-restaurant portal. In the…

Just in 2021, there have been 230 billion mobile apps downloaded worldwide. It’s up by more than 63% from downloads in 2016. With the constantly increasing mobile market, there comes a question on how to…

Looking for new career opportunities? Meet Grzegorz Hudziak, our iOS Developer! He started working at our company over 5 years ago. How it was changing and what is he doing now? All the answers and…

Creating websites and web apps always starts from choosing the proper technology for the project. JavaScript is still the most popular server-side and client’s side programming language most commonly used by front-end developers around the…

Have you ever heard about the concept of Blue Monday? Who didn’t! You may be surprised, but in fact, Blue Monday doesn’t actually exist. The theory about that day was commissioned by the travel agency…

Our way of working is constantly changing. You’ve certainly observed it as well regardless of your profession or sector. Projects are becoming more and more complicated and for the best results, it’s crucial to properly…

If you’re applying for a senior position, you’re probably familiar with the interview process. Depending on the company you apply to, it can be quite casual and informal. But it doesn’t negate the need of…

Many mobile and web development companies are offering cross-platform application development services nowadays. With such a wide range of possibilities, how to choose one that will build your wonderful idea? If you’re looking to hire…

How would you sum up 2021 at Applover? What were the biggest changes, shifts? From my perspective, 2021 was a key year because I took over the position of CEO and became the person who…

There is more and more talk about agile project management. But what is it in fact? In today’s fast-changing economic landscape, many firms have adopted Agile methodology in custom software development. The main reason for…

When you’re developing software, whether it’s a web application or website, you’ll need a developer to help you. Generally, we might say that front-end development is all that includes the user experience and user interface…

Looking for new career opportunities? Meet Janusz Hain, our Android Developer! He started working at our company almost 5 years ago. How it was changing and what is he doing now? All of the answers…

It’s said that every week a couple of new front-end frameworks are released. Without a doubt, it’s hard to keep up in such a very dynamic environment. Because of that, we’ve come up with a…

Looking for new career opportunities? Meet Zuzia Kusznir, our Backend Developer! She started working at our company 2.5 years ago and now is a leader of the backend team. How it was changing and what…

How to sell your products efficiently through a mobile app? Just having it may not be enough. If you want to achieve success in mobile commerce, gain more customers and attract the attention of your…

Flutter is the most popular cross-platform mobile framework used by global developers, according to a 2021 developer survey. It became popular in 2020, and since it’s rapidly expanding. The primary reason people desire to create…

Outsourcing IT services is still a very strongly developing industry, especially in Poland. This is mainly to the fact that Poland offers opportunities for global companies to optimize costs while maintaining a high quality of…

Today, it’s almost impossible to live without a smartphone. Whether you’re using Android or iOS, you most likely have apps that help you get by every day. Because of that, the global mobile app market…

What are the current web development trends for the upcoming year? Each year, we’re bombarded with publications announcing the death of the Ruby on Rails framework. And each year it’s still with us! What’s important…

Everyone is extremely busy and it’s more and more difficult to find time to keep up with industry news. But thankfully, podcasts come with help! It’s especially useful for anyone that’s CIO (Chief Information Officer)…

Everyone agrees that product quality is important. But app development consists of difficult tasks that require a lot of knowledge and work. It’s very easy for something to go wrong. To prevent this, there are…

Looking for new career opportunities? Meet Julia Komin, our UX/UI Designer! She started working at our company 3 years ago and now is a leader of UX and UI team. How it was changing and…

In our previous articles, you can find an extended knowledge of the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing, ways to avoid common outsourcing problems, how to find a nearshoring software development partner, and many more. Today…

Frameworks are a vital part of web development just as application standards rise. It leads directly to developing dynamic online platforms and the required complexity of technologies. Many backend developers all over the world are…

If you want to develop an app or website that’s appealing and memorable, this new TrendBook will help you! Take advantage of our top tech experts’ years of experience and look at growing UX/UI design…

The insurance companies have faced several challenges in the last 2 years, including the global pandemic, severe workload, a shortage of highly skilled people, continuously changing circumstances, and a global trend toward remote work. But…

Widgets – the promised land of Flutter developers who want their work to be easier, their code to be neat, and UI spotless! Widgets are the main building blocks of Flutter, a framework written in…

Whether you’re asking what technical debt is or you’re wondering if it’s similar to financial debt, you’re correct. This term might be associated with something negative as a connotation to owing money. However, just like…

As an entrepreneur, you might be wondering how to get the operational agility in your company that would help you to adjust to sudden changes and crises. Sometimes outsourcing can be the answer, especially when…

Behind every successful brand, there’s a well-designed website. And the first step in web development is flawless navigation. It’s one of the most important aspects of good web design as users use it constantly, finding…

Not so long ago, native iOS and Android code was the only way to go regarding mobile apps. However, this also comes with the problem of maintaining separate codebases for similar applications and, thus, high…

Flutter apps are often performant by default, but it’s fairly typical to become trapped with everyday activities in Flutter App development. When creating a new Flutter project, it’s worth paying attention to several aspects, such…

Working remotely has numerous advantages, but when the Covid-19 pandemic outburst supporting remote teams and taking care of mental health became crucial. One research even stated that almost 70% of employees said that “the pandemic…

Silicon Valley’s “single purpose” application model has dominated our lives for the previous two decades. Yet, in China and Southeast Asia, the “super app” has become extremely popular. It has de facto a monopoly on…

Today every product is being developed with mobile-first in mind. It happens for a reason – the market for smartphone apps is exploding! Just in a recent year, users downloaded 218 billion mobile applications to…

For anyone who wants to build a digital product, pricing is a critical factor. There are no two the same businesses and each app is one-of-a-kind. But on the other hand, product owners need to…

At first glance, it may seem that there is not much difference between a web application and a website. The popular definitions are contested and often very similar to each other. But in fact, the…

There’s a myriad of mobile devices to select. When developing an application for smartphones, it’s critical to stay current and create the best experience across all devices. Screen size and screen resolution are two factors…

What will you learn from this article? What is staff augmentation?  How it works and when is it time to consider it Advantages Disadvantages How to increase the chances of success deciding on a staff…

Ruby on Rails is a technology thanks to which information services, social networks, or e-commerce platforms are created. Due to its wide appeal, it is becoming more and more popular. Thus the need for specialists…

The design of a good landing page is crucial – when it is not adequate your business can have trouble with conversion rate and getting new clients online. It is your company’s virtual business card…

We live in a digital age and we increasingly use mobile devices to solve the majority of our daily problems. They have grown significantly to support technological expansion. And what continues to grow as well,…

Technology is our future in human life. Advancements in these sectors have continued to change the society we live in throughout the years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Due to the current…

Without a doubt, the topic of animations and making them in the User Interface section is a niche one. It’s no wonder because in many cases in the everyday workflow it doesn’t occur, being only…

Going green is a topic that is now receiving a lot of attention. Many workers nowadays are looking for solutions to contribute to the environment. And most of us are now running our businesses straight…

At Applover, we place great importance on the personal development and well-being of our employees. We’re well aware that our tech experts are self-educated in many fields. And we praise them for that! We highly…

Cross-platform software development toolkits are gaining popularity among many developers. And one of the most popular SDK for cross-platform is Flutter. It’s an open-source framework powered by Google that was published in May 2017. In…

When you want to develop a digital product, think about how you’ll meet the demands of your prospective consumers and resolve any problems early on. Many organizations still feel that research is an unneeded and…

Outsourcing of services in the business world is currently one of the forms of building a team with the appropriate skills for a given project. After analyzing the costs associated with growing an in-house team,…

JavaScript was created in 1995 by Brendan Eich, a Netscape programmer, in just 10 days. The road was bumpy, but currently, according to StackOverflow’s developers’ survey, it’s the most used programming language for the eighth…

Climate change is a challenging environmental issue that the world is now dealing with. Rising air temperatures, rising sea levels, and changes in storm patterns are all consequences of increased greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses, no…

The post was written in collaboration with the entire UX/UI design team – Julia Komin, Grzegorz Musiał, and Patryk Bułat.  The process of designing a mobile app at the beginning involves more than just sketching….

The developer community is embracing cross-platform application development toolkits. They are mainly characterized by cross-platform code usability, or reusable UI elements. One of the most well-known frameworks is Flutter, powered by Google. By choosing a…

Being a designer means betting on constant development. Mastering the use of the software does not come overnight, but after years of creating. You can learn a function that you missed or was not needed…

When creating a mobile application, the main goal is to respond to the target audience’s needs, to attract as many users as possible, translating into profits for the company. Above all, the app must be…

It all starts with questions. Why is it so crucial for your digital product’s success? The short answer would be quite simple: you don’t want any misunderstandings about your product. However, it doesn’t just come…

Once the mobile application is finally ready, all that remains is to show it off to the world. The question is: how do you spread the word about your app? Only in 2020, consumers downloaded…

Over the years, the Apple App Store has grown, expanding its ecosystem and attracting more users as well as developers. When the developed application is finally ready, the last step is to publish it. The…

No one should deny that outsourcing IT can benefit a company. But no one also should forget about the challenges that come with software outsourcing. Hiring a company that deals with software development projects can…

Once the app is released, all that remains is distribution in mobile stores. It may seem like a challenge for the first time. Android, as an open platform, has various options for app distribution. But…

We tend to view the Internet as something pure and immaterial. Unlike a car, which releases gas through its pipe, the environmental effect of the Internet is hard to visualize. Its carbon impact is mostly…

As Applover we operate globally and provide our services to companies worldwide from the very beginning. But local initiatives are also crucial for us. We want to appreciate our roots and as Piotr Sędzik mentioned,…

Outsourcing IT is becoming a more and more popular solution worldwide, and in some cases, even a must-have. But there are still many misconceptions circulating about that topic due to various reasons. The resistance may…

The goal of code review is to maintain or improve the overall level of code quality for a given project. It’s important to understand the basic principles of effective code review since it is one…

When it comes to developing a digital product, you should be aware of the primary tools used by developers in such apps. Tech stack is one of those expressions that is frequently referred to. It’s…

Is dark mode healthier for your eyes? The answer is the same as for many issues related to the impact of devices on us – it depends. For years we have been accustomed to reading…

Many outstanding concepts fail because of their lacking mobile app development partnership. Let’s say, you came up with a great app idea for mobile devices, but need some help with developing it. It’s better to…

2021 raised high hopes for the end of the pandemic and a return to normality. The reality, however, quickly verified our desires. January at Applover was also a month of considerable changes, mainly due to…

Mobile app design is a topic that can be debated for hours. Every designer has their habits and preferences. However, while designing an app, the most important rule is to follow the tastes and practices…

In Fall 2020, the Kotlin team announced that they are changing the regularity of releasing new features. Every Kotlin 1.X will now be released every 6 months. These releases will be date-driven, not feature-driven. The…

Nowadays, we use mobile devices on an everyday basis. It’s something you could already hear years ago. However, there’s now an upcoming mobile market breakthrough – thanks to PWAs. You might have seen this term…

When looking at GitHub or searching for solutions, there are many libraries, tools, and frameworks for iOS application development. Still, with iOS being a niche technology, there’s always a problem in assessing whether the solution…

When you just developed your beautifully polished application, it is time to promote your application and encourage users to download it. There are many ways of doing it but let’s focus today on one particular…

Outsourcing web development has always been a topic that raises many questions and uncertainties. For example, during initial conversations with entrepreneurs, I often hear, “Is it a smart idea to do web development externally?” and…

WordPress holds almost 65% market share for content management systems on websites whose CMS is known. This is about 41% of all websites. The nearest competitor – Shopify – is powering only 3.4% of the…

Mobile apps continue to grow in popularity. According to Statista, global app downloads increased from 204 billion per year in 2019 up to 218 billion in 2020. This trend has only been intensified by the…

In the light of high-profile data breaches, we hear about now and then, it is crucial to make sure that the personal data of customers are well protected. It is the brands’ responsibility to protect…

Written by Julia Komin, UX/UI Designer and Filip Kwiatkiewicz, Flutter Developer Mobile applications are growing in popularity. Thus, more and more development tools appear and grow available for developers who want to create them. Among…

App development trends to watch this year, not only by app developers Everyone knows that growth couldn’t be possible without changes. To constantly move forward and stay competitive in the market, it’s good to keep…

Technology is enabling us to complete the same tasks regardless of where we are – at the office, at home, in the cafe, on the train, etc. However, when you work from home, you can…

Have you ever wondered why most door handles look the way they do and why flat objects will never replace them? Opening doors should not make our lives difficult. It is an action that has…

One year ago when the Covid-19 pandemic started, no one expected that it would last that long. In order to keep our business going, we had to take numerous measures. The most essential to us…

Becoming a Project Manager is easy. All you need is to be born with a specific set of skills that would help you work under pressure with complex activities and many tasks piled up in…

As a designer, I collaborate with developers, managers, and customers in the product development process. The secret to a successful partnership is that every team member understands the product’s essence. Often in the initial planning…

It is quite a challenge to establish a business relationship that involves outsourcing or entrusting part of a project to an external company. Although finding a nearshore software development partner seems to be less risky…

Applying for a tech industry job tends to be quite informal, which can vary dramatically depending on the company you choose. However, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t prepare properly for an IT job interview…

When designing an ideal user experience, we think about creating user flow, mockups, aesthetic UI layer, creating style guides with buttons, inputs, and other assets. Design teams often overlook one more factor that significantly affects…

Jmango360 states that mobile apps can provide twice as many customer retention opportunities and 3 times more conversions than mobile-optimized websites. That is a reason why mobile application conversion is so important. To encourage users…

Creating your app for many companies and businesses seems like an ideal action. After all, having a mobile product can satisfy the needs of new customers, and a new audience will generate further profits for the…

Organization tips from Applover’s HR Manager When a company slowly begins to emerge from its startup character, but still grows up, the arrangement of the work of the HR department is not so obvious. The…

The changes that 2020 has brought have raised many questions and considerations for businesses and the IT market moving forward. When we released our first outsourcing report in May, we didn’t expect that we would…

When I started my adventure as a project manager, nobody said it would be easy. Nobody said it would be so hard either. If you’re wondering what kind of obstacles you may encounter on your…

In any software project, especially when outsourcing IT, it’s good to write down your idea of a software product you want to develop to keep everyone on the same page from the very beginning. Starting…

Maybe it is an exaggeration, but a website is one of the most important elements of your business. Probably even more important than profiles on LinkedIn or Instagram. It not only presents information about the…

Currently, the number of apps available is enormous. The Apple App Store has 1.96 million apps available for download, and there are 2.87 million apps available for download on the Google Play Store. Moreover, if…

For most people, the recruitment process is an unusual situation that generates stress. It is connected mainly with the feeling of uncertainty and fear. At Applover, we are perfectly aware of this fact as each…

It’s hard not to notice that the global pandemic has significantly impacted our lives by bringing work into our homes, changing our habits and ways of spending our free time. At Applover, during remote meetings…

There is a long way from idea to implementation in any field. However, creating an application and bringing it to market is often a costly and lengthy process. Nonetheless, thanks to our experience, we can…

Nowadays, most companies have had to transition to remote working, either in a hybrid or 100% off-site. The time this unique situation has been in place shows that adapting to such a performance mode is…

The year 2020 was not an easy one for any company. The pandemic forced everyone to review internal processes and implement necessary changes to streamline the transition to remote working. It was no different at…

As we enter 2021, we begin our journey with a new CEO onboard and a handful of goals to accomplish. Radosław Bułat and Piotr Sędzik, 2 of the 4 founders of Applover, who are Members…

Yes! But not always. Flutter Web is a great tool to build certain web apps. However, it can be easily misused and not fit your needs. Let’s try to understand when it is worth using…

I guess that some of you might have read an article written by Grzegorz Hudziak about tips on effective App Store Optimization. Today I’m going to discuss a much closer topic for clients who decided…

As a new year began, most of us look back at what has happened, what we did in 2020. When doing so, we see all of our mistakes, lessons learned and successes. Sometimes it is…

Mobile applications accompany us in every area of life. Thanks to them, it has become easier than ever to arrange appointments, do shopping, order food, learn foreign languages, control health, or set insurance issues. Of…

A key to efficient, timely, and high-quality product delivery is a successful collaboration between developers and designers. This cooperation means a mutual process where designers and other stakeholders can be included in the development process….

What a difference a year makes. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic fallout radically shifted consumer and employee needs, habits, and expectations, while compelling virtualization of insurer operations practically overnight. The mobile year lasts, and…

It is hard not to give in to the impression that the mobile market is developing at a dizzying pace. More and more mobile solutions appear around and make our lives easier. Many of us…

What is a white label product? White label software products are websites, apps, or other IT solutions offered to customers by a reseller after rebranding. A white label product is a product or service created…

According to Statista, the total number of global internet users is 4.66 billion which is 59% of the global population and it’s still growing very fast – over the past 12 months equating to year-on-year…

Evaluating choices for a technological stack for your new project is usually a daunting task. Most of us will probably resort to a Google search for “should I use X,” and if you put “Rails”…

Deloitte Technology Fast 50 in Central Europe is a program that has honored the fastest growing technology companies in the region for over 20 years. Every year, 50 technology companies from both the public and…

We associate applications as programs that are installed mainly on phones and other mobile devices. Many users of new technologies do not know what web applications are. When opening a browser, many often cannot distinguish…

The main goal of launching an application on the market is to achieve the most popularity. But even the best mobile applications have no chance of success if they do not reach users. The place…

Mobile applications accompany us every day, making our lives easier. And for many, it’s hard to imagine functioning without them. Applications’ creators, especially at the beginning of their journey, are considering which technology and platform…

Developing and introducing a product always involves certain risks, but a properly chosen strategy and consistent follow-up can significantly reduce them. The success of a product is measured by its benefits for customers and the…

Since our last TrendBook publication in March 2019, trends have changed a lot in UX and UI design. These changes were caused by the natural life cycle of trends, which are being replaced by new,…

For years the application market has been dominated by devices with two software systems – iOS and Android. Their market share is 99%. Nearly 75% of users choose Android software. In comparison, almost 25% are…

You have an excellent idea for the app, and while researching mobile development, one word caught your eye: Flutter. It promises you to deliver one application that works on both Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android…

It’s well known in today’s business and IT world how important web application security is. However, this major element and related risks often get overlooked by online business owners. Matters regarding web application security should…

How it all started with PGF? When I joined Applover I had plenty of questions for my new team members. What are the followed development practices? Where do we securely keep our passwords and what…

In one of our blog posts, we wrote about the vast majority of tools available run on iOS and Android. This number is as high as 99%, of which almost 75% of users choose Android…

With a new website, there comes a great opportunity to improve your SEO. Wondering about what steps to undertake next? In this guide, you can find tips on things you need to take into consideration…

Like most companies worldwide, in mid-March, we were forced to switch to remote mode completely. We had to organize 100% remote work just overnight. We worked from our homes for more than three months, and…

What is gamification? Gamification is a trend in User Experience management that started being applied by businesses in the 1970s. While there is no single definition, what gamification is essentially inducing experiences characteristic to games…

Theoretically, we all know that psychological activities are exclusively related to human beings and relationships. With the development of technology, which is a huge part of our lives, researchers go beyond stereotypical areas. Today’s human…

Changes are fast in the world today. But how we do see change can depend, as it can either be a risk or an opportunity. It is beneficial to those who adapt to change in…

Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential – Winston Churchill once said. By planning, we understand the well-organized process, which is of the utmost importance when it comes to software development projects.  That’s…

Choosing the right software development partner is a critical factor in ensuring the success of your project. How do you decide what software development company to collaborate with since there are so many of them…

Bench by Applover is an IT system that will enable multi-faceted examination of skills, experience, personality traits, and soft skills in potential, outsourced developers. It aggregates data on candidates’ profiles, which complements the original psychological…

To develop a successful website, app, or any other software product, you’ll need a team of experienced specialists. However, sometimes people think that it is enough to have the skills of a programmer who knows…

This year we celebrate the 4th birthday of Applover. We have decided to give you a little bit of insight into our story. How did it all start? What are our plans for the future?…

Starting a project requires the involvement of both – the development team and the client. However, very often, the initial stages of the software project are treated very carelessly. It’s a big mistake. They aim…

At Applover, we have been offering outsourcing services for almost 5 years now. Looking at the current market situation we wanted to come out with our knowledge to support other companies that may be in…

Interactive video as a tool supporting your recruitment process. The recruitment process is difficult nowadays – everyone knows it. It takes a lot of time, costs a lot, and you’re still not sure whether you…

Lately, remote work became everyday life for most of us. As we mentioned in our previous blog post, many companies were forced to switch from an onsite working mode to a fully remote one overnight….

As I mentioned in my latest article on Medium – nobody expected that on such a large scale, so quickly one virus will spread all over the World. The Pandemic Covid-19 forced us to change…

While outsourcing IT is getting increasingly popular, there are questions to ask about how to do it properly. Data about outsourcing from McKinsey Global Institute show that every year in the United States, over 300,000…

What’s the outsourcing definition, and why many companies around the world decide to cooperate with remote development teams? Let’s imagine a situation where you and your team decide that the best thing you can do…

Work ethos and office culture are changing all around the World. Not that long ago, working outside of an office was more of a perk rather than a standard that it is becoming today. It…

People We planned to hire few more people and grow our team to around 50 specialist. Right now our 46 employees work from our Wrocław office. The original Applover HQ became too crowded so we…

We had some reason to celebrate when we learned that Deloitte has acknowledged us as a #13 Tech company in Rising Star Category in it’s 2019 Ranking! We took this as an opportunity to look…

At Applover we love a good challenge – and what is more challenging than a problem and only a few hours to solve it with software? With several major Hackathons behind our belt we made…

At Applover we strive to always have the newest and best solutions in our toolset. We keep a close eye on promising libraries and frameworks that can help us with our software development. That’s why…

This year might be groundbreaking in UX and UI design. Thanks to rapidly developing display technology, designers now have tools at their hand they never had before. Hyper-realistic renderings of Metallic colors, the introduction of…

Hiring and training an IT employee can be very expensive and time consuming. Temporary staff don’t always live up to the standard. But there is a way to reduce costs of labour as well as…

Android Instant App is a new feature available for developers since may 2017 but only now getting some real traction. After media giants like BuzzFeed, The New York Times, or video streaming service – Vimeo…

The holiday season and new year just around the corner. It’s time to reflect and summarize the past 12 months. We must say that 2018 was a very good year for Applover, not only we…

With the rise of cyber attacks, and ongoing digitalization of everyday life we should focus more and more on cybersecurity. It might sound like an IT specialization but if you are active online you should…

Last week we took part in one of the biggest stationary hackathons in the world – HackYeah. We do like a challenge, and competing against almost two and a half thousand developers from Poland and…

Do good, better This summer during a meetup in New York our project manager and co-founder, Piotr Myszczyński met Kevin, head of North America business development at OST. During a casual conversation Piotr and Kevin…

Imagine you are trying to buy a house. You have all the assets needed for the transaction, the seller has all the proper documents. But you need a third party to clear the transaction and…

Building business on the mobile app brings us a few questions, among others, how can we make money on our application. AS Piotr Sędzik, CEO of Footsteps said: „It is the first question that we…

We have all been there. Working for a year for a software company with a “junior developer” sticker on your shoulder. You’d love the promotion? What you need to do is make yourself work faster…

What is Kotlin anyway? Kotlin is a small island near Saint Petersburg, Russia. As it happens there is a Jetbrains office not that far from it. Jetbrains, being developers of both IntelliJ IDEA and Android…

Since January 2016 our team has grown up significantly. From 4 members to a team of more than 20 developers, project managers, designers and testers. This required a lot of recruiting, but we’ve had not…

Let me introduce Patryk Tokarek, the CEO and the Founder of iNeoSyte! We wrote something about the app before, but now we asked Patryk to answer a few questions about his product, what has he…