
UX/UI TrendBook for 2020/2021 – free download
Natalia Kamecka
The Applover’s Blog is a hub for our professionals to share their knowledge.
May 20, 2022 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreMay 16, 2022 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreMay 13, 2022 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreMay 12, 2022 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreMay 9, 2022 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreApril 29, 2022 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreApril 28, 2022 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreApril 25, 2022 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreApril 22, 2022 - 4 min read
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…
Read moreApril 21, 2022 - 3 min read
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.
Read moreApril 19, 2022 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreApril 15, 2022 - 4 min read
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,…
Read moreApril 12, 2022 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreApril 8, 2022 - 4 min 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…
Read moreApril 5, 2022 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreApril 4, 2022 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 31, 2022 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 29, 2022 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 25, 2022 - 4 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 23, 2022 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 18, 2022 - 3 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 17, 2022 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 14, 2022 - 8 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 11, 2022 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 9, 2022 - 3 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 8, 2022 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 4, 2022 - 6 min read
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….
Read moreMarch 3, 2022 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 28, 2022 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 25, 2022 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 23, 2022 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 18, 2022 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 15, 2022 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 14, 2022 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 11, 2022 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 10, 2022 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 9, 2022 - 4 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 7, 2022 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 1, 2022 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 31, 2022 - 4 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 27, 2022 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 24, 2022 - 9 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 20, 2022 - 4 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 17, 2022 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 13, 2022 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 11, 2022 - 9 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 7, 2022 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 5, 2022 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 31, 2021 - 3 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 23, 2021 - 4 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 21, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 17, 2021 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 16, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 14, 2021 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 13, 2021 - 4 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 6, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 2, 2021 - 3 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 1, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreNovember 19, 2021 - 7 min read
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)…
Read moreNovember 10, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreNovember 9, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreNovember 8, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreNovember 5, 2021 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreNovember 3, 2021 - 4 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 28, 2021 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 26, 2021 - 11 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 25, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 19, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 15, 2021 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 13, 2021 - 9 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 12, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 6, 2021 - 9 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 1, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreSeptember 28, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreSeptember 14, 2021 - 2 min read
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…
Read moreSeptember 8, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreSeptember 8, 2021 - 3 min read
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…
Read moreSeptember 7, 2021 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreSeptember 3, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreAugust 31, 2021 - 4 min read
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…
Read moreAugust 30, 2021 - 7 min read
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,…
Read moreAugust 25, 2021 - 8 min read
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…
Read moreAugust 24, 2021 - 9 min read
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…
Read moreAugust 20, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreAugust 19, 2021 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreAugust 18, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreAugust 12, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreAugust 10, 2021 - 6 min read
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,…
Read moreAugust 5, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreAugust 4, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreAugust 2, 2021 - 7 min read
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….
Read moreJuly 30, 2021 - 9 min read
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…
Read moreJuly 27, 2021 - 8 min read
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…
Read moreJuly 26, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreJuly 19, 2021 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreJuly 15, 2021 - 8 min read
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…
Read moreJuly 12, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreJuly 9, 2021 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreJune 29, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreJune 24, 2021 - 9 min read
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…
Read moreJune 22, 2021 - 5 min read
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,…
Read moreJune 17, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreJune 15, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreJune 14, 2021 - 8 min read
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…
Read moreJune 11, 2021 - 9 min read
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…
Read moreJune 10, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreJune 7, 2021 - 8 min read
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…
Read moreJune 2, 2021 - 11 min read
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…
Read moreJune 1, 2021 - 4 min read
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…
Read moreMay 31, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreMay 28, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreMay 27, 2021 - 8 min read
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…
Read moreMay 24, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreMay 18, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreMay 17, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreMay 11, 2021 - 9 min read
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…
Read moreMay 6, 2021 - 9 min read
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…
Read moreApril 30, 2021 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreApril 29, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreApril 26, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreApril 22, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreApril 16, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreApril 14, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreApril 6, 2021 - 8 min read
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…
Read moreApril 1, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 29, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 25, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 22, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 19, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 9, 2021 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreWhen 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…
Read moreFebruary 24, 2021 - 8 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 17, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 15, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 11, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 8, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 1, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 29, 2021 - 8 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 25, 2021 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 21, 2021 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 18, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 14, 2021 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 11, 2021 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 7, 2021 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 28, 2020 - 7 min read
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….
Read moreDecember 21, 2020 - 8 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 16, 2020 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 8, 2020 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 1, 2020 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreNovember 27, 2020 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreNovember 20, 2020 - 4 min read
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…
Read moreNovember 16, 2020 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreNovember 5, 2020 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 30, 2020 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 27, 2020 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 16, 2020 - 6 min read
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,…
Read moreOctober 15, 2020 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 13, 2020 - 8 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 6, 2020 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 2, 2020 - 10 min read
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…
Read moreSeptember 29, 2020 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreSeptember 22, 2020 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreSeptember 8, 2020 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreSeptember 1, 2020 - 8 min read
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…
Read moreAugust 20, 2020 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreAugust 11, 2020 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreJuly 31, 2020 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreJuly 24, 2020 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreJuly 9, 2020 - 8 min read
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…
Read moreJune 26, 2020 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreJune 8, 2020 - 10 min read
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?…
Read moreJune 4, 2020 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreMay 7, 2020 - 4 min read
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…
Read moreApril 15, 2020 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreApril 7, 2020 - 9 min read
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….
Read moreMarch 24, 2020 - 9 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 12, 2020 - 10 min read
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,…
Read moreFebruary 26, 2020 - 10 min read
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…
Read moreFebruary 5, 2020 - 9 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 31, 2019 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreNovember 4, 2019 - 4 min read
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…
Read moreMay 20, 2019 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreApril 25, 2019 - 11 min read
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…
Read moreMarch 14, 2019 - 2 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 23, 2019 - 4 min read
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…
Read moreJanuary 11, 2019 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 20, 2018 - 6 min read
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…
Read moreDecember 7, 2018 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreNovember 30, 2018 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreNovember 27, 2018 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreNovember 7, 2018 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreApril 10, 2018 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreNovember 1, 2017 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreAugust 30, 2017 - 5 min read
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…
Read moreJune 3, 2017 - 4 min read
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…
Read moreMay 15, 2017 - 7 min read
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…
Read moreOctober 12, 2016 - 6 min read
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…
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