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The “plan your work and work your plan” philosophy has proven its efficiency many times in history. Proper planning defines the success of any serious initiative, including software development. The software development industry has come up with several approaches to meeting business requirements. The software development life cycle or SDLC methodology defines the way a product is brought to life and maintained. It helps you turn creative ideas and market requirements into product functionalit

In this article, we discuss approaches to risk management in the software development process. We also pay attention to the importance of risk management from the business and development perspectives and even give an example of a risk management plan. On November 12, 2019, Disney launched Disney Plus, a Netflix-like streaming service with original content. Thousands of users were ready to pay $7 per month or more to enjoy content by Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and many other franchises. Eager

What is the difference between a soft launch and a hard launch? How can you choose which one to go for when it’s time to release your app? If you’re interested in the answers to these questions, read on. What are the hard and soft launch models? Let’s start with short explanations of a soft and hard launch. A hard launch is when you release a completed product, either globally or in your entire target area. A hard launch usually involves a lot of marketing. A soft launch is a beta of so

In this article, we talk about how to make an app like YOLO, touch upon its ambiguity, and consider how much this kind of app might cost. Anonymity on the internet is a blessing for some and a curse for others, but it’s undeniably one of the most popular ideas for apps this year, and the forecasts are looking good for 2023. If you’re interested in anonymous question app development, this article will answer some of your inquiries. Content: 1. How the YOLO app works 2. The issue with ano

China is a mystery in many ways, culturally as well as economically. Setting up mobile payments in China is one of the largest obstacles foreign companies encounter when entering China’s online market. If you’re planning to enter the Chinese market, we want to offer you advice on selecting the best payment gateway. We also have an article with general recommendations on launching an app in China, if you’re interested in a broader view. Contents: * Why expand into China? * Chinese paymen

This article offers tips on how to make your own news app, be it a mobile news aggregator or an app for your online magazine. Why you need a mobile app for your news channel People love to know things. From the geopolitical situation to celebrity gossip, we’re interested in all kinds of information. But with the pace we’re living at, who’s got the time to keep abreast of the latest news? That’s where the demand for mobile news apps comes from. By approaching newspaper app development the

Here we examine the potential pitfalls of wrongfully matched partnerships, as well as provide you with a few pieces of advice on how to find app partners for your business. * 3 Keys to a Prospering Partnership. * 5 Platforms for “Founder Dating”. Earlier we used to believe that true love makes you feel like you are finally complete. Turns out, this is fair not only in terms of love - it also works for business partnership. Does it sound like search for a perfect partner is like search f

In this article, we go over the importance of requirements in software engineering and reasons why neglecting the requirements stage isn’t a wise idea when building an app. "Working software over comprehensive documentation." This is a part of the Agile Manifesto. On the surface, this statement may seem to imply that requirements are inconsequential and not worthy of the time. Some developers and their clients forego proper documentation. But that’s a mistake. Let’s start with a little exp

What are the differences between an MLP and MVP? What about an MMP? Which do you need? When the theoretical part of app development, idea validation, is all but completed, it's time to think about building the first, heavily abridged version of your product to test the waters. And suddenly, you're faced with the need to choose what kind of "minimum product" you need. There are several options, and the lines between them can seem a bit blurry. Minimum Viable Product Speaking of "minimum p

Here we examine the 3 most popular frameworks and libraries that are currently presented by the giants like Google and Facebook - the differences they have, the React vs Polymer or Angular confrontation, and the options they are good for - basically overviewing the advantages of using Polymer vs Angular / React. Contents: 1. Angular. 2. React. 3. Polymer. 4. Polymer vs Angular. 5. React vs Angular. 6. The Choice Is Yours. Please note that all the conclusions are not ultimative a

In this article, we look at the Starbucks app phenomenon. We try to explain the popularity of Starbucks and describe what you need to create a mobile ordering app for your own coffee shop. Contents: * What is the secret of Starbucks’ popularity? * What does the coffee app market look like? * How does a coffee app like Starbucks work? * Payment System * Augmented Reality * Shop Locator * Now Playing * How to make a coffee app like Starbucks * Discovery Stage * Prototyping and Desig

When you come to a software development company with app ideas, you’ll be assigned a project manager. This person is said to be your assistant and your link to the developers. But what does a project manager do, specifically? Do you really need one? (Spoiler — yes, you do.) Let’s go through some particular responsibilities of the project manager in app development and see why you need a professional when creating your app. We’re pretty sure we can convince you that they play a crucial role.