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.
Biggest Problem With Having Knowledge
Imagine that you have spent a dozen years learning a certain area of expertise. You have read tons of books. You have discovered millions of paths within that area and mastered them all. You have participated in a variety of projects and made them successful. You have talked to hundreds of experts and adopted their experience. You have written and published the whole lot of articles. And you have got to the point where you are so enlightened that you have an answer to any question that might have been asked. You are a true professional ready to make the world better. Do you know what…
Roadmap to Building a Travel App That Stands Out
The online travel booking industry was one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Travel restrictions, lockdowns, and consumer hesitancy to book trips amidst the health crisis dealt a severe blow, with major players like Booking Holdings, Expedia Group, and Airbnb reporting revenue declines ranging from 55% to 80% in 2020. However, the industry demonstrated resilience and adaptability, managing to recover as vaccination rollouts progressed and travel resumed. According to Allied Market Research, the global…
Humorous Side of Quality Assurance and Testing Memes
In the fast-paced world of mobile app development, a team of unsung heroes quietly toils behind the scenes, ensuring that the apps we love and rely on function seamlessly. These behind-the-scenes champions are Quality Assurance (QA) engineers, the diligent individuals responsible for meticulously testing and fine-tuning mobile applications to guarantee they meet the highest standards. But who says the world of QA engineering has to be all serious and no fun? In this article, we'll take a lighthearted and entertaining look at the world of QA engineers, showcasing a collection of hilarious and…
Guide to Launching a Healthcare SaaS Startup in 2024
Healthcare is going digital at an explosive rate, presenting massive opportunities that entrepreneurs can seize: * SaaS startup entrepreneurs are creating game-changing platforms like mobile electronic health records (EHR) systems for physicians to update from anywhere and artificial intelligence (AI) powered telemedicine apps for remote diagnosis. * This shift to SaaS solves massive pain points - leaked efficiency from outdated processes, disconnected data silos, inconsistent patient experiences. As an entrepreneur, you can seize this chance to [build a SaaS…
Django vs Ruby on Rails: Which Framework Is Better
Building a new web application from scratch is no small feat. With so many moving parts to consider, from databases and security to UI design and scalability, entrepreneurs and developers need to choose their technology stack wisely. One of the most crucial early decisions is which web development framework to use as the foundation. In the world of open source frameworks, Ruby on Rails and Django are two of the most popular options…
Compliance Essentials for HealthTech SAAS in 2024
In this article, I aim to equip HealthTech startup founders with essential knowledge on regulatory compliance for healthcare SaaS. Compliance isn't a checkbox. Adhering to data protection standards like HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, CCPA, and FDA rules is mandatory to secure sensitive patient data, avoid severe penalties, and protect against reputational harm. HIPAA is the key standard in regulatory compliance, focusing on protected health information (PHI) privacy for US SaaS vendors dealing with electronic patient records, telemedicine, and…
Can You Replace an Irreplaceable Developer?
When I talk to my customers, I often feel that their perception of their startup and software development is affected by invisible rules of Big Tech leaders. Everyone feels like a big headliner. Everyone expects huge success. Everyone believes in his or her personal wisdom and knowledge. Everyone thinks technology and AI are important. Nobody understands the importance of engineers who actually drive the ship. I have been a software architect for many years, but I don’t know what it means - to believe in technology. I don’t believe in technology. Technology is just a tool. Like a hammer…
Automated Tests, Test-Driven Development and QA Automation
What Is Automated Testing? Software testing has been an important part of development since the early years of end-user software. The market demanded the quality of paid applications to be high. High quality had a close connection with success of the business. The software engineering world responded with an automated testing concept that facilitated work of engineers and even boosted possibilities of development through a new approach. The new approach implied that tests were written at the first step of a feature engineering. An automated test would appear as a vision of the future -…
DigitalOcean vs AWS for Startups: Side-by-Side Comparison
I firmly believe that cloud computing has revolutionized the way startups operate, offering scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions like never before. In this article, I will dissect two major players in this domain - AWS and DigitalOcean - providing you with the insights needed to make an informed decision for your startup. At their core, cloud services are divided into three main categories: * Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) * Platform as a Service (PaaS) * Software as a Service (SaaS) Think of it like…
Ruby vs. Python: Which Language Is Right for Your Project?
Python and Ruby stand out as two prominent programming languages, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. According to Statista's 2023 ranking of the most popular programming languages, Python holds the third position, with 49.28% of respondents stating they use it. In contrast, Ruby ranks 16th on the list, with 6.23% of respondents indicating its usage. With so many projects powered by these app development…
