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Over the past ten years, more and more companies, among which are Pinterest, Moz, and Bleacher Report, have switched to Elixir. Not to mention products like Discord and WhatsApp that were built with Elixir right from the start. What's the reason? Simply put, using Elixir for development results in services capable of processing much bigger traffic. You'll get a platform that can quickly scale and grow without losing reliability while increasing overall performance. In business terms, it mean

ChatGPT, the AI wonder everyone is talking about, managed to become a global sensation in a matter of days. Since November 2022, when the product by OpenAI was launched, the interest in app and web development with ChatGPT has skyrocketed, and for good reason. So, how did it manage to score a $10 billion investment in such a short period of time? Is it really that promising? Can companies start utilizing it? And how to build an artificial intelligence app or a website enhanced with NLP functio

With over 5 million apps in app stores across platforms, what else can people wish for? Turns out, quite a lot. To learn the good mobile app ideas for 2023, read on. For almost a decade now, Mind Studios has been outsourcing mobile app development for multiple industries, from health and fitness to secure communication and real estate. With dozens of projects behind us, we know which ideas for apps are worth the shot, and which require significant alterations. In this article, we offer top i

With inflation high and staring in the face of possible global recession, many a property manager seeks ways to increase their margins and sell properties faster to ever-cautions buyers. Property management using Internet of Things (or IoT) is one of the options that can help business owners here. Maybe even the one with most lucrative prospects. Global consumer and business spending on Internet of Things was forecasted to reach 1 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022. Almost a third of that spending

Mind Studios has worked with multiple outsourcing cooperation models. However, based on our experience, sooner or later most of our long-term clients request a remote dedicated development team. After all, this model is the closest to working with an in-house team — minus the enormous expenses associated with the latter one. So, when and why should you hire a dedicated team? How can your business benefit from such cooperation? And what to consider when hiring a dedicated software development t

According to The Good Body, more than 300 million people worldwide practice yoga. By 2022, the global market for yoga is said to have reached USD 88 billion, its CAGR exceeding the predictions made in 2021. Today, the yoga market’s CAGR is 11.7% (it was predicted to be around 9.6% before). If you’re thinking about jumping on this bandwagon, Mind Studios can help you validate your idea about online yoga app development and build a working MVP — as a company whose portfolio features several yoga

For business owners new to running digital products, a software audit might seem like a technicality. But did you know that investing resources in regular software examinations can actually help you gain more users, save your business money, and even protect you from legal risks? In this article, we explore what software auditing actually means, answer the questions of when and how to audit software, as well as explain why this procedure should become a standard practice for any software owner

In 2021, global retail eCommerce sales reached approximately 5.2 trillion U.S. dollars. By 2026, this figure is expected to grow by 56%. For small businesses, it’s a sign to go online in order to preserve the existing clients and find new ones. For bigger retail stores, it’s an opportunity to grow and make their platforms more advanced, so they don’t get swallowed by giants like Amazon. The question is, how much does eCommerce website development cost? And are there any tips and tricks that ca

Empty slots. No-show patients. Annoyed staff overwhelmed with administrative tasks. You feel there must be something that can help your clinic sidestep all these issues. The coronavirus pandemic caused rapid demand for mHealth apps, and it continues to grow now. So developing a doctor appointment app seems like a good idea. But what features should your app provide to satisfy both doctors and patients? What technologies and tools to use to make your app work smoothly? How to set up the doctor

The rise of online mentoring platform development has become a natural step in the evolution of the self-improvement industry. While eLearning platforms mostly focus on enhancing industry-specific skills, online coaching software is more versatile. Helping users build stronger relationships, become better leaders, and increase productivity and profits are just a few reasons online coaching can be helpful to users from any industry imaginable. But with players like Mindvalley on the market, i

As a mobile app development company, we’ve been keeping an eye on AI trends for a while, trying new technologies and exploring the ways to employ them in our projects. In this article, we’ll be using this accumulated knowledge to talk about artificial intelligence in mobile apps and how AI is changing everything, from app usage to its development. Did you know that the use of artificial intelligence is forecasted to help increase global GDP by $15.7 trillion by 2030? That’s because AI boosts b

The first key to building a successful startup is proper research of the market and the needs of your prospective users. In fact, no market need, followed by lack of funding, is the most common reason why startups fail. Our team explored the most promising technology trends, as well as the best tech startups in 2023 and beyond representing those trends. This way, we hope for this article to lay the cornerstone of the research for your future project. Mind Studios has been working with startu

BetterMe, VOS, MyFitnessPal, and Yes Health are just some of the numerous platforms in the app stores, aimed at helping their users build healthy habits. The trend for creating health coaching apps is definitely growing, so is it a sensible idea to try and build a platform of your own? We view the existing health coaching apps on the market as an opportunity to learn from their experience — and find an answer to the question of how to create your own health coaching app that is unique. In th

More and more companies developing their own mobile apps take the extra steps to ensure mobile application data security — and for a good reason. According to the 2021 annual report by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), the year 2021 was a record high in the number of data compromises — 1,862 instances. At the time of us writing this article, in three quarters of 2022, the center reported 1,291 data compromises so far. That’s data on publicly disclosed breaches in the US only. On ave

Back in 2020, people from around the globe, forced to stay home because of the pandemic, discovered that video calling can be beneficial not just as a means of connecting with others while social distancing. Easy scheduling, increased productivity, and even money-saving are just a few reasons why apps like Zoom and FaceTime have become essential tools for both business and pleasure. Now, even though the offices and coworking spaces have reopened, the adoption of hybrid communication and work i

Rising focus on personal health and wellness, rapid evolution in technology, and the critical need for accessible healthcare are just a few factors that have triggered a surge in healthcare app development. Now that more doctors and patients than ever are on board with using mHealth apps, it might be high time to build a product that meets their needs. Read also: How to Build Custom CRM Software from Scratch So, why does the mHealth app market look so promising today? How to make a heal