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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 when it comes to mobile apps. However, this also comes with the problem of maintaining separate codebases for very similar…

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 bring several benefits to a company. But no one also should forget about the challenges that come with software outsourcing. Hiring a company that deals with software…

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

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 now there’s an upcoming breakthrough in the mobile market – thanks to PWAs. You might have seen…

When looking at GitHub or searching for solutions, there are many libraries, tools, and frameworks for iOS app development to choose from, but with iOS being a niche technology, there’s always a problem to assess…

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 model or 100% off-site. The time this unique situation has been in place shows that adapting to such a performance mode…

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…

Probably the best framework in the world 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…

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 – Android and iOS. Their market share is 99%. Nearly 75% of users choose Android software. In comparison, almost 25% are…

You have a great idea for the app and while researching mobile development one word caught your eyes: 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 our latest blog post, we wrote about the vast majority of tools available run either on iOS or 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 more and more 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,…

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…

Lotte Reiniger was a pioneer of silhouette animation in film. Her namesake which also happens to be the matter of this post is also a huge breakthrough in animation. Lottie by Airbnb is an open-source Android, iOS…

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…