Why investing in code refactoring is crucial for app success?
Bartosz Michalak
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A developer is a person who deals with the development of websites, mobile or web applications, and custom software. However, this does not mean that every developer will create any of the software products available on the market. Developers can also be divided into several categories, including those who develop the back-end part of websites or applications, those who are responsible for creating the visual side of websites, those who program applications designed for devices with iOS or Android software, or those whose code is adapted to work on all mobile devices regardless of their software.
A web developer is responsible for creating the service code in a given programming language – on the server-side. It is mainly about correct data exchange between the service and visitors. Web developers usually cooperate with Web Designers, UX Specialists.
A front-end developer is responsible for mapping the vision of UI and UX designers in the project. Their work is mainly based on knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and dedicated frameworks.
Back-end developer is a programmer who knows at least one technology such as Java, C++, Ruby, Elixir, PHP, etc. Such a person is usually responsible for encoding a given service, application, or system from the server-side, creating API, and organizing communication with databases.
Full Stack developer, in turn, is a combination of front- and back-end developers. Such a specialist should have the skills to encode the system/application on the server-side of a given technology while taking care of the system’s visual part and functionality on the user side. However, defining a developer as a full stack developer does not mean equal proficiency in all front- and back-end issues. However, such a developer should certainly deal with all of the aspects of the project.
To learn more about the developer’s work, see the blog posts below.
March 24, 2023 - 5 min read
Behind every successful app lies well-written code. As an app evolves, its codebase can become messy and hard to maintain. This is where code refactoring comes in.
Read moreMarch 15, 2023 - min read
When it comes to managing the lifecycle of a widget in Flutter, StatefulWidget is the default approach. While it works well, it can have disadvantages, such as remembering to call the dispose() function and duplicate…
Read moreMarch 2, 2023 - 7 min read
Flutter is a great framework for writing cross-platform code that works across many devices and ecosystems. However, it wouldn’t be like that without Dart. Despite being a single-threaded language, Dart supports asynchronous programming and parallelism. But what does it all mean, and what’s the difference?
Read moreJanuary 11, 2023 - 7 min read
Working on legacy projects is not an easy and most enjoyable task, that’s why most developers would rather work on a greenfield project, than struggling with a few-years old codebase with a lot of legacy,…
Read moreDecember 20, 2022 - 4 min read
Choosing the proper workflow is a critical decision that will allow us to configure and create the Flutter project better.
Read moreDecember 14, 2022 - 8 min read
Any of us who have worked longer on Flutter projects know how important it is that the project has the proper structure and architecture – that it’s scalable and testable. How can you achieve these goals?
Read moreDecember 6, 2022 - 5 min read
Understanding where to direct one’s attention in learning might take time and effort. However, the first step is discovering the specific topics that require your attention.
Read moreNovember 29, 2022 - 3 min read
For the third time, we collaborated with GDG Wrocław to co-host the Flutter Wrocław Meetup, an event bringing together the Flutter community in Poland. We are honored that we can create a place to share…
Read moreOctober 28, 2022 - 4 min read
Instant Apps are an interesting way to show potential users the benefits of using an application without forcing them to download a full app. Complex apps and games are big, so it takes time to…
Read moreOctober 14, 2022 - 7 min read
Flutter is widely regarded as one of the most popular and widely used technologies in the modern IT sector. When it comes to mastering new programming languages and frameworks, everyone has their own method. The…
Read moreOctober 4, 2022 - 5 min read
Flutter provides a wide variety of options for building apps for both Android and iOS. Popular frameworks like MVC and MVVM can be used. However, BLoC is generally considered the ideal Flutter architecture due to…
Read moreSeptember 13, 2022 - 4 min read
The Flutter ecosystem is a huge game-changer among the many mobile app development tools available out there. As a result of using it, development time can be cut in half, and your productivity can increase…
Read moreSeptember 2, 2022 - 6 min read
Software testing undoubtedly brings many advantages, increasing trust in the created project and also allowing you to indicate errors during mobile app development. If you want to develop a high-quality product, you definitely should test…
Read moreAugust 24, 2022 - 7 min read
From the previous article you could learn how to create audio and video in Flutter. As I promised, this time I’m going to focus on the second part of this topic – playback of video…
Read moreAugust 10, 2022 - 6 min read
Are you still wondering which framework you should use to create your next mobile application? When it is time to choose the technology on which the application will be created, there are many variables to…
Read moreAugust 8, 2022 - 11 min read
Starting from the beginning, audio and video have been with us for a long time. We’ve been using this medium forever – once in analog form, and more recently in digital form (TikTok, Reels), that…
Read moreJuly 22, 2022 - 6 min read
Python’s been in the game for a long time. Everything from recommendation systems to the software that runs self-driving vehicles has been developed using Python, one of today’s most widely used programming languages. According to…
Read moreJuly 20, 2022 - 6 min read
Android is the most widely used operating system in the world. It has been the best-selling mobile operating system worldwide on mobile devices since 2011, and as of 2022, it has more than three billion…
Read moreJuly 12, 2022 - 5 min read
Nowadays, to create a functional, user-friendly, and pretty website, you need a whole team of front-end, back-end, full-stack developers, and also people coordinating the process of creating the application, like project managers and analysts. Such…
Read moreJuly 11, 2022 - 7 min read
When developing an application, we want it to be functional and to serve something that people will use. Achieving the first requirement is relatively easy; we just need to have a good idea that solves…
Read moreJuly 8, 2022 - 3 min read
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re already an experienced Ruby on Rails developer, following industry experts is the best way to improve. Nowadays free content is everywhere. If you’re fed up with reading through…
Read moreJuly 5, 2022 - 3 min read
Why is the role of QA so important during application development? QA (Quality Assurance) Specialist is the person who, in addition to executing tests, plans them, assesses risks, and develops processes to achieve the highest…
Read moreJuly 1, 2022 - 5 min read
What if you could complete the majority of your tasks with the least effort possible? By introducing more daily automation, the Mason tool can improve the productivity of whole Flutter development teams and individuals. It’s…
Read moreJune 8, 2022 - 3 min read
GDG Wrocław and Applover have teamed together again to host the second Flutter Wrocław Meetup! We were pleased to share our technical expertise in the most popular cross-platform framework in 2022. Four specialists discussed subjects…
Read moreJune 7, 2022 - 4 min read
Web presence impacts business performance like night follows day. A successful website helps companies attract clients, and offer what they want. And over the past decade, web development practices have changed. Back-end programming became more…
Read moreJune 1, 2022 - 4 min read
In the era of agile project management, the trend of programming in pairs is becoming more and more popular. The Agile Model has assumptions that work well in organizations focused on the rapid development of…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 moreMay 28, 2021 - 4 min read
When looking at GitHub or searching for solutions, there are many libraries, tools, and frameworks for iOS application development. Still, with iOS being a niche technology, there’s always a problem in assessing whether the solution…
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 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 increasingly 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, over 300,000…
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 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 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…
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