Field Notes From Cyfrania
Chronicles of software developers: sweet successes, bitter failures, and everyday routines shared to inspire, spark thoughts, offer hints, or just for a pleasant read.
Learning App Development From Nature
The article compares application development to nature, offering insights through analogies. Topics covered include resource allocation, interface testing, legacy code, code accumulation among others. In this article, I would like to show that many problems or ideas we encounter in the process of developing new applications and resources have existed alongside us for millions of years. Nature itself shows us that some mistakes lead to astonishing successes, while some improvements result in failures and defeats. [The development of an…
Building an App Without Monetization Strategy: Two Real Cases to Consider
What does creating an app without a monetization strategy look like? The article analyzes two real-life cases of success and failure. When an entrepreneur presents a new startup idea to developers and we start discussing the project's details, one of our initial questions for the client is: "What is your business strategy? How do you plan to generate revenue with this application?" This initial information is nearly as critical to us as the answer to the question, "What is the problem the user is facing that we are trying to solve?" It…
Unrealized Power of Hyperlocal Businesses in the Digital Age
The article stresses the importance of integrating internet technologies into hyperlocal businesses while highlighting the equal significance of maintaining a human touch. Services have become an essential part of our lives, but let's recall those moments when something arrived incredibly late, when terminals chose the worst timing to malfunction, or when our precious orders mysteriously vanished. Ever tried resolving an issue with a corporate giant? Oh, the joy! I bet you can recall countless instances from your own life. I must emphasize that such delightful mishaps tend to occur more…
Case Study vs Customer Story: What Is the Difference?
This article explores the differences between a case study and a customer story, both of which are used to promote product or a service. Uncertainty about whether to use a case study or a customer story to promote a product or service is not uncommon. Despite both terms referring to the depiction of a real case where a customer has used a company's product or service, there are significant differences between them in terms of presentation and objectives. This article aims to explore these differences and provide the necessary information to decide…
Unlocking the Power of Direct Customer Support
The article narrates a frustrating encounter with a cloud-based application's customer support, underscoring the drawbacks of chatbots and the need for human-centric support. Don't you just love it when you have a problem with your favorite software and in many cases the support team is about as transparent as a brick wall? They rather look like the masters of obfuscation, the kings of detachment, and the overlords of automated responses. Without them, we'd all feel bored... well, maybe not, but you get the idea. Oh boy, **let me tell you about my recent ordeal with a popular…
A Call for Change in Service Industry
The article narrates a frustrating encounter with a service company, underscoring challenges with automated customer support and the impersonal nature of large businesses. It argues for a shift in preference towards hyperlocal businesses, combining technology with a personal touch for better customer service. Have you ever been let down by a service company that you thought had your back? Disappointing, right? My bad experience made me muse about the roots of that phenomenon after a company I counted on screwed me up at a very untimely moment when I desperately needed it. My story began…
Graphic Design Purposes Through the Eyes of a Front-End Developer
Graphic design is a crucial aspect of software development. This article will explain how visual design impacts software engineering. Whether you're an experienced e-commerce professional handling multiple websites, or a beginner considering your first foray into the virtual world, I believe hearing from a web engineer can be incredibly valuable in protecting you from costly mistakes. As a front-end developer, I believe graphic design is a crucial aspect of software development. **In my recent project, I began software development…
When Business Should Care About the Quality of Their Software
The article discusses the importance of balancing technical improvements with visible business benefits in custom software development. It highlights how poor architecture, slow development, and performance issues can impact a business. Custom software is written to help businesses make money. This is a very simple idea, and I hope that everyone would agree that it is true. Sometimes it happens that we meet business project owners who are more excited about the technologies and coding than about the business itself. But it is a rare case and not the one that helps the project be…
