Topic: Guides
We provide step-by-step instructions, explanations, and recommendations on a particular issue, empowering individuals to understand the underlying concepts, make informed decisions, and implement effective solutions with confidence.
PWA: Tech You Might Be Missing for Website Gains
Progressive Web Applications (PWA) is a tech I felt deserves more than just a LinkedIn post. So I’ve written a full article, unlike the brief entries I typically do about our favorite tools at Cyfrania in my #TechChoiceByCyfrania series. The reason? I see numerous websites around that could benefit greatly from PWA, yet their owners are unaware of this. My article is just for them. I'll break down what PWA is, what it can do for website owners, how it…
How to Secure Ownership Rights for Your App’s Code
Recently, we once again heard from a client that their previous team is refusing to provide access to the code they paid for, and they are now having to take legal action. So, today I’ve decided to set aside my other tasks and create a guide for app owners on how to safeguard themselves against this type of outrageous incident. It goes without saying that this vendor's behavior violates every possible IT industry service standard, as well as the ethical norms of the profession. The commonly accepted norm is as…
Hiring App Developers: Timeless Mistakes to Avoid
Year after year, we consistently encounter projects facing severe issues due to their owners entrusting them to unreliable offshore developers. We've heard countless stories of such projects and have been involved in their revival. We've observed that certain fatal scenarios tend to repeat over and over again. Drawing from the lessons of failed app development hires, we firmly believe that these harmful paths can be largely avoided. That's why we've written this article. You won't encounter here broadly disseminated general recommendations found all over the internet. Instead, we'll…
What Does It Take to Build a Certification-Ready FinTech App? 2024 Startup Guide
As a FinTech startup founder, you're reshaping how we engage with money. Your pioneering app could make splitting bills effortless, accessing credit a click away, or put investment powers in anyone's hands. But disruptive financial innovation carries great responsibility. One data breach or compliance failure could derail your startup before liftoff. Proper FinTech certification isn't a box to check - it's the vital foundation ensuring robust data security, fraud prevention, and financial safeguards from the start. In today's competitive FinTech…
Must-Have Features for Successful Travel App Development
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, travel apps have become an indispensable tool for modern explorers. As the travel and tourism industry continues its upward trajectory, fueled by an insatiable desire for new experiences, technology plays a pivotal role in shaping the way we plan, book, and experience our journeys. According to the “State of Mobile 2024” report, in 2023 travel app downloads numbered more than 3 billion – up 13% from 2.7 billion in 2022. This…
Agile Data Modeling: Guide for Developers
When Is Data Modeling Needed? As a software developer, I have been dealing with relational databases throughout my professional career since 2001. I started with smaller projects. In 2004, I joined a company that was rolling out ERP systems in large manufacturing enterprises, which required that I learn bigger SQL servers such as MicrosoftSQL and Oracle. In 2009, I switched to startup development. Startups were mostly web projects developed in the Agile manner - with various changes during the project life. Startup development brought interesting challenges. Several times, I had…
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…
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…
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…
How to Develop a Mobile App for Kids
As digital natives, today's youth are highly engaged by the technology at their fingertips. In 2020, kids ages 5-16 spent over 4.5 hours per day using screens for entertainment (according to research by Digital Marketing Institute). This highlights the massive opportunity to develop engaging content and useful apps for children. There is huge potential for education and entertainment apps tailored to children's interests. This article provides guidance on successfully developing a mobile app for kids. The first step is to conduct thorough market…
