by Tanya Kumari | 27 Apr, 2020 | Uncategorized
Are you having an incredible app idea in your mind? But what to do next? There are many questions to be answered before going further into the app development process. Coming up with an app idea might be tricky, but figuring out what to do next is the hardest part. In this competitive world, you need to consider every step required to reach your end-customers and at the same time fulfilling their requirements. Let’s discuss how a mind-blowing idea can transform into a promising project. In this article, we are going to discuss how to sell your idea (market your app) so that it benefits you with a good amount. Here are some points to be clarified before doing mobile app development: What will your applications do? So, here you need to be clear about the functionalities and services your app is going to deliver to the end-users. Say, Whatsapp provides communication between users, and Instagram allows creating posts based on images. How will your application look? Here we talk about the interface (UI/UX) of the application. You should be clear what you want to showcase to the end-users so that they can visit your app regularly. What is your target audience? Be clear about your targeted audience? What kind of personas are going to visit your app? The detailed answers to these questions will help you cultivate your ideas into a concrete plan. App Annie forecasts that the app industry is estimated to hit 6 billion dollars by the year 2022 Let’s dive into what to do next… A prototype of your app idea The accumulated data... read more
by Tanya Kumari | 27 Feb, 2020 | Uncategorized
In 2018, the software outsourcing industry has earned around $62 billion and became the giant business worldwide. Big brands like Alibaba, Whatsapp, and Slack have leveraged the benefits of outsourcing development initially to reach the zenith of success. Software outsourcing has the potential to enhance business efficiency and growth. It reduces development time and cost if it is done in the right direction and too with the reliable outsourcing provider. To resist in this competitive world, startups are turning towards software outsourcing development to get immediate growth and success. Due to the tremendous growth in technologies and innovations, software outsourcing development is highly in demand. Also read: Agile software development outsourcing for startups : Things you need to know Common pitfalls in outsourcing software development: Improper communication Proper and fluent communication is the prime aspect when working with remote developers. Some companies loose projects due to improper communication between teams. To overcome this critical issue, you need to synchronise between different time zones, languages, and cultural conventions. Establishing and maintaining regular channels of communication with the offshore teams is considered vital when it comes to software success. Ignoring Market trends One of the best practise that can make your business successful is keeping yourself well up-to-date about the latest technologies dominating the market. This will help the developers to face critical challenges arise during software development. Ignoring the latest tech trends signifies you are not using the latest solutions while making software products. If an outsourced company pays no attention to the latest market trends, then it will definitely lead to the origin of critical problems. Fail to understand requirements and scope Some startup owners... read more
by Tanya Kumari | 27 Nov, 2019 | Mobile Apps, Technology
An API or Application Programming Interface, which is a cutting-edge discovery in this fast-paced tech-savvy world facilitates the smooth running of e-commerce functionalities. API works as a software mediator or a communicative interface between two applications. It can be called a convenient digital walkie talkie as well. API development services come in handy to effectively transmit the request from the user to the provider and then to record the response for the purpose of relaying it to the user. You can approach a web development company to get complete assistance and enjoy the benefits of API development. APIs can also be labeled as a go-to, super resourceful assistant for the developers as they provide outstanding help in speeding the process of application development. API involves a productive technology that renders a complicated nexus of recurrent process reusable with the backing of systematized coding. This extendable and flexible storehouse of useful data also aids in user accessibility by easing connectivity among systems which in turn helps in various processes like online shopping or online flight booking. In other words, it contributes to establishing a hotline between the airline’s API and the online travel service or website chosen by the user which in turn guides all the procedures involved starting from seat selection to booking and payment. Protective measures that must be implemented to avoid failing at API stage: In order to ensure a long term and successful performance of your web or mobile application, a foolproof and strategic methodology of API development is absolutely indispensable as a safety net to avoid putting stability in jeopardy. This should include enhancing and the maintainability of the automation framework... read more
by admin | 23 Aug, 2017 | Technology, Tips
Technology is evolving at a breathtaking pace. Every month we witness one techno-innovation or the other that overwhelms us, leaving us with a wide spectrum of applications that might have been super-essential some time ago but are nothing short of a legacy burden now. Sadly the overwhelming number of such systems and the budget devoted to them make us think twice before discarding them completely. This is where legacy system modernisation comes into play. Outmoded systems, whether they are a couple years old or belonging to the past decade, can be upgraded using such top class modernisation services. Whether you want to move to the Cloud/SaaS model, micro services architecture or get the systems fully re-engineered, legacy system modernisation can help you be in sync with the current technology trend. These alluring services are tempting enough to avail, but seeing how time-consuming and costly this affair is, we cannot fully jump into this process without knowing whether our systems actually need modernisation or are old-enough to be discarded. Spending your fortune on nothing doesn’t really make sense. Hence, we bring you this list. Developed using our years of expertise in the field, these points have helped a lot of different organisations ferret out the legacy systems that need a makeover! 10 Telltale Signs that your Legacy System Needs Modernisation 1. Performance Issues (Slow and cumbersome) Probably the first thing that makes you feel like ‘Yes, it’s time for a system up-gradation’. In this 5G world, slow systems add on to your already high work pressure. Even a minute lost could cost us a lot. Imagine frequent hanging of... read more
by Classic Informatics | 31 Dec, 2015 | Trends
An organization’s website has gradually become the face of its branding. In the current mobile technology boom, it is crucial to integrate the website for mobile use. Mobile is only going to grow from here in terms of technology and hence web and mobile integrations are going to be all what it takes to justify digital investments. The mobile has allowed people to build their own customizable and personalized space. People use mobile devices for variety of reasons from finding jobs, to searching for colleges, to making banking transactions, to locating the nearest ATM. Web and Mobile Integrations are Saving the Day but What is Making this Integration Possible? Web services or API is the key to such developments. Let us try to understand how enterprises are making the most through their webservice development: Coming to the importance of Webservices Development / API development for your Business applications, it is a fact that the largest user base of the Web APIs belongs to the web development space. Yet, end users can also benefit from them. Let’s take a look how: Integration : APIs enable the web developer to integrate the applications with advanced functions. Interactivity: End users find it easier to interact with the application. Creates value for providers: A well coded API can become the brand of a provider. Adapts the mobile interface: Lightweight APIs make it possible for faster downloads, upgrades in case of mobile. Expandable: APIs that are expandable make it possible for OS upgrades in phones and tables Different enterprises are using web-mobile integrations in their own customized ways. We need to understand how these integrations are... read more
by Classic Informatics | 30 Dec, 2015 | Technology
1. Predicting upcoming trends in web development 20161.1.Background images 1.2.Card based design 1.3.Digital first branding 1.4.Open data 1.5.Responsive Design-evolved 1.6.Isomorphic javascript 1.7.Vibrant design Web development has entered into an exciting phase as it enters 2016. It is going through a complete makeover and hence it becomes interesting to predict what awaits us in 2016. As time rides by, a lot of visual information and graphic appeal becomes defunct. So what would stay and to what shall we bid farewell remains an important question at this juncture? What are we looking forward to then in terms of look, content, branding and data management? Seems like 2016 is the year when a lot of elements of the webpage shall see the new and bury the old. Lets run over the contents quickly. Background images Website speed and performance have become one of the primary factors as we approach 2016. With internet spreading across the globe and reaching out to the remotest corners of the planet, the web is being served on portable platforms. High quality background images are going to be a matter of the past. Innovations in typography are expected as they will be required to replace the background images. So say hello to your blank background and say yes to speed, better performance and better text. This brings us to the point of the “almost flat design approach”. It is not that it is a new trend for background images to take the backseat – we have been gradually reaching this point over some good period of time. The following image illustrates the almost flat design approach. In... read more
by Classic Informatics | 30 Dec, 2015 | Work Models, Technology
Enterprises have now understood the potential in the cloud. The cloud that serves the business with more self service ability and elasticity is now on high demand. As enterprises successfully make the transition and move their applications and services to the cloud, they are still left with a bigger issue which they cannot neglect – these enterprises haven’t been shifted their mission critical applications to the cloud. These applications for most of the enterprises are still pocketed in their own data center hosted by their servers. Hence as a reality check it hasn’t been possible for harnessing the cloud advantage to its full extent. Where do Enterprises Go Wrong? Is is important for enterprises to fix this issue and complete the transition. It has to be understood also that it is not a simple job to move these mission critical applications. Security is the highest concern. It also involves the availability of the technology to support these apps. Since the cloud is still going through its maturing phase, there’s scepticism as well as complexity involved in making the shift. This has created a gap in strategy between the critical apps and the non critical apps. However, this too shall pass. New innovations in cloud technology to meet the demands of the mission critical apps are already around. With time, a more mature and stable phase of cloud shall emerge which will make it more convenient for enterprises to move their critical apps to the cloud. Then the benefits of cost, efficiency and agility will come a full circle and not be limited to non critical apps. Let’s try to... read more
by Classic Informatics | 18 Dec, 2015 | Technology
How does an organization manage its resources? We’ve seen organizations fumbling at the basic points. The common mistake is to aim bigger when you’re not prepared for it. You cannot fight Goliath without being prepared. Your organizational strategy needs to be different and needs to be tailored to what you need. In a competitive scenario, you will need to be prepared to fight the basics. For instance, you will need to have to decide between outsourcing projects versus choosing the seemingly more reliable option of staff augmentation. Here is a look at what a normal IT Consulting firm has to take care for instance. For them, staff training is important, as well as the question of security. Staff augmentation can take care of both these incidents but it might not be able to solve network or software issues that the in-house team cannot handle. For that, they might need to outsource the projects. What is Staff Augmentation? Staff augmentation can be a great way to reduce costs and improve operational efficiencies. If you’re looking to expand strategically and are looking for more human resource, staff augmentation is the way to go. Staff augmentation refers to where can add in staff to your organization as you want. Staff augmentation refers to adding in staff as per the needs of the company. You do not permanently hire the employees so you can scale up and down as needed, offering you the flexibility to manage important projects and needs as well as avoiding the liabilities of hiring full time employees. After the work is complete, the staff will no longer need... read more
by Classic Informatics | 10 Dec, 2015 | Uncategorized
The power of the web has transcended traditional methods of communication, branding and marketing. The web contains all the elements that were ever required by an enterprise to increase its ROI and create a profitable business. What does the web have which the traditional methods didn’t have? Is the internet showing an error 404 when a potential customer is looking for the service/product you are selling. An enterprise not leveraging the power of the web is almost sure to fail in today’s fluctuating and interactive market. Let’s look at some ways at how can enterprises leverage the power of web. 1. Huge Customer Base Thanks to the social network – more than a billion people are now connected on the same platform. So an enterprise that acknowledges the power of the web is going to exist for the billion online users for whom everyday new content is being created. These users are being converted into customers via inbound and content marketing. This has ensured the right traffic to the products they want to own or the services they seek. Every other second innumerable leads are tracked to find potential customers. To reach to a huge customer base has become easy and users are a click away if an enterprise understands how to leverage the power of the web. The mobile revolution has just spearheaded the same and markets like Korea and Japan have responded to the same already positively. The other countries on the same page are Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Also the customer demographic has become youth centric and hence the web’s user base that is pre-dominantly... read more
by Classic Informatics | 26 Oct, 2015 | Web Development, Technology
PHP web development has always been a complex and time consuming task. But not anymore! This is all thanks to high-end PHP frameworks. Agile application development is now not only easy, but it is also faster. These high-end PHP frameworks come to your rescue when time is a big issue and you want to implement those high-end functionalities in your application in the least possible time. Image credit: Flickr This is thus the time that you need to look at popular PHP frameworks. Without any delay, let us take a look at the top PHP frameworks that would help you develop agile and secure applications. Laravel Packed with a lot of interesting features, a tempting engine and other development related stuff, Laravel provides your application with a reliable and tested environment. Painless routing, a robust library and powerful ORM along with simple authentication are some of the features that make Laravel the first choice for developers. Allows you to easily manage third-party packages with its tool composer. Has an easy to comprehend syntax. Eliminates testing hassles with its built-in unit testing. Allows you to manage client and server routes through Restful routing. Provides you with the flexibility to craft enthusiasts’ small businesses into big enterprise applications all in one go! Phalcon Named as one of the fastest PHP frameworks that the industry has ever witnessed, Phalcon provides you with an array of features. They include asset management, security and translations, which make it one of the most preferred MVC frameworks boosted by PHP. Consider Phalcon to develop micro application and high-end MVC applications with multi modules. Easy to grasp and... read more
