Software development blog posts

We share our experience and expert knowledge in the field of software development and product design. The following articles are written by software development experts from CrustLab based on their knowledge gained while working on our clients’ projects. We hope that they will help you make key decisions for your business and in your daily work. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us.

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This is not what I expected – how to hand over the software project to new developers?

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20 February 2023
Szymon Wójcik
Szymon Wójcik
iOS developer
As mistakes in project management can end your dreams of the perfect product, it’s critical to hand over the project to the right partner.
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What is Product Discovery? Our Guide to the Product Discovery Process, Frameworks, and Techniques

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16 January 2023
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
The lack of answers can make a person abandon an excellent idea, and Product Discovery in app creation process assures that would not happen.
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How much Flutter technology evolved in the last 3 years?

 min read
5 January 2023
Michał Sułek
Michał Sułek
Mobile team-leader
Learn more about new capabilities of Flutter, and what they mean for businesses that want to build a new app.
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Top Metrics and KPIs to track during Software Development Outsourcing

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28 December 2022
Katarzyna Kubis
Katarzyna Kubis
Project manager
No software product can ever succeed without the proper measures of success, and that’s why we’re breaking down KPIs in software development.
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AI Apps in the Sports Industry – Artificial Intelligence will change Sports World?

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23 December 2022
Paweł Flis
Paweł Flis
Python developer
CEOs and investors see AI as a lever to distinguish their products among thousands of mobile apps. And, given the unlimited potential it brings to the table, Artificial Intelligence indeed is a promising tool to penetrate market niches and build a high-value company.
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How to verify if the project progress is going in the right direction?

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16 November 2022
Szymon Wójcik
Szymon Wójcik
iOS developer
Suppose you want to track project progress, but have serious problems with assessing whether your project is heading in the right direction.
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Benefits of push notifications

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2 November 2022
Karol Korzeń
Karol Korzeń
iOS developer
Companies try to distinguish their offers and reach the target audience. It is exactly where marketing with push notifications comes in handy.
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How much?! How to reduce mobile app development project costs?

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18 October 2022
Szymon Wójcik
Szymon Wójcik
iOS developer
We came up with a list of solutions that may help you decrease mobile app development costs and conquer the market with an affordable yet successful mobile application.
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How to add an Android app to Huawei App Gallery?

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11 October 2022
Paweł Ługowski
Paweł Ługowski
Android developer
If you want to strengthen your position in the mobile app market, introducing your product to the Huawei App Gallery might be a wise choice.
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This is not what I expected – how to hand over the software project to new developers?

 min read
20 February 2023
Szymon Wójcik
Szymon Wójcik
iOS developer
As mistakes in project management can end your dreams of the perfect product, it’s critical to hand over the project to the right partner.[…]
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What is Product Discovery? Our Guide to the Product Discovery Process, Frameworks, and Techniques

 min read
16 January 2023
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
The lack of answers can make a person abandon an excellent idea, and Product Discovery in app creation process assures that would not happen.[…]

How much Flutter technology evolved in the last 3 years?

 min read
5 January 2023
Michał Sułek
Michał Sułek
Mobile team-leader
Learn more about new capabilities of Flutter, and what they mean for businesses that want to build a new app. […]
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Top Metrics and KPIs to track during Software Development Outsourcing

 min read
28 December 2022
Katarzyna Kubis
Katarzyna Kubis
Project manager
No software product can ever succeed without the proper measures of success, and that’s why we’re breaking down KPIs in software development.[…]
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AI Apps in the Sports Industry – Artificial Intelligence will change Sports World?

 min read
23 December 2022
Paweł Flis
Paweł Flis
Python developer
CEOs and investors see AI as a lever to distinguish their products among thousands of mobile apps. And, given the unlimited potential it brings to the table, Artificial Intelligence indeed is a promising tool to penetrate market niches and build a high-value company.[…]
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How to verify if the project progress is going in the right direction?

 min read
16 November 2022
Szymon Wójcik
Szymon Wójcik
iOS developer
Suppose you want to track project progress, but have serious problems with assessing whether your project is heading in the right direction.[…]
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Benefits of push notifications

 min read
2 November 2022
Karol Korzeń
Karol Korzeń
iOS developer
Companies try to distinguish their offers and reach the target audience. It is exactly where marketing with push notifications comes in handy.[…]
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How much?! How to reduce mobile app development project costs?

 min read
18 October 2022
Szymon Wójcik
Szymon Wójcik
iOS developer
We came up with a list of solutions that may help you decrease mobile app development costs and conquer the market with an affordable yet successful mobile application. […]
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How to add an Android app to Huawei App Gallery?

 min read
11 October 2022
Paweł Ługowski
Paweł Ługowski
Android developer
If you want to strengthen your position in the mobile app market, introducing your product to the Huawei App Gallery might be a wise choice.[…]
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How to prepare for sports betting mobile app development? Do’s and don’ts of creating a gambling app

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3 October 2022
Szymon Wójcik
Szymon Wójcik
iOS developer
Almost half of mobile app development projects fail, because they are poorly planned, managed, or run due to the team’s lack of knowledge and competence.[…]
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Flutter vs native iOS & Android comparison – an overview of Kotlin, Swift vs Dart

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13 September 2022
Konrad Kluz
Konrad Kluz
Android Developer
Your choice between a Flutter, iOS & Android app will determine what programming language and technology you’ll need – will it be Kotlin, Swift, or maybe Flutter framework with Dart programming language.[…]
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Native vs Cross-Platform App Development: what is the right choice

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23 August 2022
Marcin Śpiewak
Marcin Śpiewak
CTO
The choice between native vs cross-platform may not be so simple, since both of these technologies are well-developed and practical.[…]
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How to start an online casino business? Create a casino app

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11 August 2022
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
Starting an online casino app can be a exciting business venture. There are several things you need to think about before you start. […]
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How to create a blockchain – a guide for building a core blockchain network

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9 August 2022
Marcin Śpiewak
Marcin Śpiewak
CTO
How to create a blockchain network? With the number of platforms out there, it all depends on which solution will you choose.[…]
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Building an online payment gateway – how to create your own payment system?

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3 August 2022
Dominik Szczygieł
Dominik Szczygieł
COO
Continuing the topic about creating a payment gateway from scratch or maybe rather integrating a payment gateway coming from a third party.[…]
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Choose a perfect blockchain platform – the must-know blockchain platforms list

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26 July 2022
Marcin Śpiewak
Marcin Śpiewak
CTO
What should you consider when researching blockchain platforms? How to choose a perfect blockchain platform? Which one suits your business?[…]
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How to start an online gambling business? Create a gambling website

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16 May 2022
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
Creating a gambling website can be a lucrative and exciting business venture. However, it is important to understand all its challenges.[…]
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What makes the app design cost? – App design price components

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9 May 2022
Jakub Urban
Jakub Urban
Marketing manager
The fundamental question: how much does it cost to design an app? As tricky as the question might be, we’ll try to answer it in this article.[…]
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Mobile payment gateway – what secrets does it hide?

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4 May 2022
Dominik Szczygieł
Dominik Szczygieł
COO
Nearly 73% of people made online purchases with their mobiles in 2021. Read how and why to add a mobile payment gateway to your app?[…]
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Clutch Recognizes CrustLab as a Top 100 Leader for Fast Growth this 2022

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25 April 2022
Jakub Urban
Jakub Urban
Marketing manager
During the annual Clutch Leaders Awards, CrustLab was officially listed on the list of top 100 leaders for fast growth this 2022! […]
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Running a sportsbook – all you need to know to become a Bookie

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22 April 2022
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
It is important to remember that running a sportsbook is not easy; there are a lot of things you need to take into account. […]
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API Banking: How to implement it on FinTech client example

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11 April 2022
Dawid Siwko
Dawid Siwko
Back-end developer
Open Banking API allows FinTech companies to respond to quickly changing customer demands. But what is it, and how does it work? […]
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Which cloud service provider should FinTech pick?

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4 April 2022
Jakub Urban
Jakub Urban
Marketing manager
FinTech companies benefit from cloud-based tools on several fronts, but which cloud services provider pick?[…]
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The future of payments: get the most out of BLIK!

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28 March 2022
Karolina Brzeziak
Karolina Brzeziak
Project Manager
What is BLIK? How did it get so popular? Or why should you take a closer look at this payment method? How can it change the whole sector? […]
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PSD2: What does it mean for FinTech

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21 March 2022
Jakub Urban
Jakub Urban
Marketing manager
Bringing in PSD2 will result in a fundamental shift in Europe’s payment legislation. What is PSD2, and why it took so long to implement it?[…]
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Open Banking API: The Nuts and Bolts

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14 March 2022
Dawid Siwko
Dawid Siwko
Back-end developer
What is open banking API? How does it work? We’ll talk about the basics of open banking API and how it can benefit your business.[…]
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How to Build a Fintech App: A Comprehensive Guide

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7 March 2022
Marcin Śpiewak
Marcin Śpiewak
CTO
What does it take to build a successful fintech app? This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know![…]
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How to choose the best financial software development partner

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28 February 2022
Dominik Szczygieł
Dominik Szczygieł
COO
It’s important to choose the right financial software development partner. There are many firms out there, but not all are the right choices.[…]
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Outsourcing vs Offshoring: What Is Better for Your Software Development Project

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21 February 2022
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
Outsourcing is the process of hiring a company or individual outside of your own company to provide for example software services.[…]
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IT services outsourcing: factors to take into consideration

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14 February 2022
Jakub Urban
Jakub Urban
Marketing manager
In this blog post, we will discuss the most important factors of IT services outsourcing. Read it and get to know all the benefits.[…]
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9 main challenges for offshore outsourcing

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7 February 2022
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
By understanding these challenges, you can overcome them and take advantage of all the benefits of offshore outsourcing.[…]
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Software nearshoring in a nutshell: definition, benefits and best practices

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31 January 2022
Jakub Urban
Jakub Urban
Marketing manager
Nearshoring is an increasingly popular business strategy, as companies look to reduce labor costs and improve efficiency. But what is it?[…]
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Offshoring your software projects: all you need to know

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24 January 2022
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
How to approach offshoring software projects? What are things you should take into consideration when implementing offshoring?[…]
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Selecting your web development company: factors to consider

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15 December 2021
Jakub Urban
Jakub Urban
Marketing manager
There are many factors to analyze when choosing your web development company for the next project – find out what to check.[…]
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Web development services outsourcing: All you need to know

 min read
13 December 2021
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
Thousands of companies already trusted web development services in growing their own business. Why should yours join them in this mission?[…]

Web development agency checklist: before you choose

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9 December 2021
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
How to choose the best web development agency for running your projects? What are important aspects that are often overlooked? Find out more![…]
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What is web development and how it can benefit your business

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7 December 2021
Jakub Urban
Jakub Urban
Marketing manager
What is web development, actually? How can it help your business grow and meet all the goals? Today, we’re going to cover this topic in detail.[…]
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Top Mobile App Development Services and Trends in 2022

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30 November 2021
Jakub Urban
Jakub Urban
Marketing manager
Mobile apps will be definitely one of the “in” things in the new year – 87% of smartphone users spend most of their mobile time on apps. Look at our list of 11 app trends.[…]
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Guide to choosing the best mobile app development company

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25 November 2021
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
If you are looking for a mobile app development company but don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will give you some tips.[…]
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The Ultimate Guide to Mobile App Development

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18 November 2021
Szymon Wójcik
Szymon Wójcik
iOS developer
How to get from an idea through the mobile application development process to a viable product? Where to look for mobile app development services? All those questions and more we’ll try to answer in this article.[…]
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Top 11 Challenges for Mobile Application Development

 min read
11 November 2021
Michał Sułek
Michał Sułek
Mobile team-leader
What are the main problems you will need to solve for your app to be launched successfully? What to be aware of when running a mobile app development process? Let’s find out.[…]
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Benefits of agile software development for business

 min read
4 November 2021
Tomasz Ciuła
Tomasz Ciuła
Project manager
How agile software development increases agility in your business and what business benefits it can offer will be discussed in this post. […]
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Software Development Life Cycle, the practical guide

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1 November 2021
Katarzyna Kubis
Katarzyna Kubis
Project manager
The Software Development Life Cycle is a process that software engineers go through to create new applications. Software development can be a tricky process, and it’s easy to make mistakes if you don’t know what you’re doing. […]
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How to pick the best software development company

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26 October 2021
Jakub Urban
Jakub Urban
Marketing manager
There are many factors that go into selecting the best custom software development company for your needs. This blog post will provide an overview of some important considerations when picking a software development company for custom software solutions. […]
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Serverless use cases: see what companies follow the serverless approach

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13 September 2021
Kacper Kowalcze
Kacper Kowalcze
Back-end developer
This blog post will discuss Serverless use cases and examples, as well as best practices for using Serverless frameworks in your next project![…]
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How does a business analysis improve the software development process?

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6 September 2021
Katarzyna Kubis
Katarzyna Kubis
Project manager
Business analysis is a step towards creating a product that will satisfy your customers and surprise the competition. You can follow the sequence of steps below to perform the analysis.[…]
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Serverless architecture with AWS explained

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27 August 2021
Kacper Kowalcze
Kacper Kowalcze
Back-end developer
How does serverless architecture work, what are its benefits, when to use it, and what are the most popular vendors? Let’s see.[…]
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The Product Design Process – how to REALLY design a web or a mobile application

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25 August 2021
Weronika Bromer
Weronika Bromer
Product designer
It turns out that meeting customers’ expectations is not as easy. It requires research and preparation, the so-called product design process.[…]
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What is React.js and how can that technology be used to build a custom web application?

 min read
18 August 2021
Marcin Śpiewak
Marcin Śpiewak
CTO
Anyone that is at least slightly interested in the web development world must have heard about React.js. It’s a popular JavaScript library.[…]
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How can your healthcare mobile app benefit from push notifications?

 min read
4 August 2021
Szymon Wójcik
Szymon Wójcik
iOS developer
We are eager to convince you why nearly all mobile apps should send push notifications. And in this particular article, we will outline how healthcare mobile apps can leverage push notifications.  […]
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iOS mobile app development – an overview of the most important changes of Apple Guidelines

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21 July 2021
Szymon Wójcik
Szymon Wójcik
iOS developer
It can be challenging to submit a mobile app to the App Store, especially with ever-changing guidelines. Get to know their role in business.[…]
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How to use gamification to improve users’ health in a healthcare mobile app?

 min read
14 July 2021
Dominik Szczygieł
Dominik Szczygieł
COO
What is the relationship between healthcare, mobile apps, and gamification? In this article, you’ll find out why this mix is so successful.[…]
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How to reduce the costs of creating a mobile app MVP?

 min read
7 July 2021
Szymon Wójcik
Szymon Wójcik
iOS developer
How can you take control of your mobile app MVP and minimize the cost? Let us guide you through this topic and minimize the financial risk.[…]
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How much does software development cost? The anatomy of custom software development pricing

 min read
30 June 2021
Marcin Śpiewak
Marcin Śpiewak
CTO
Today, we will break down custom software development pricing by detailing what factors contribute to it, and how it may be structured.[…]
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Flutter for cross-platform applications development: nuts and bolts

 min read
23 June 2021
Jakub Urban
Jakub Urban
Marketing manager
In order to develop effective cross-platform applications, a number of factors need to be considered, and one of them is technology.[…]
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Before you start: what to discuss with your software development agency

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16 June 2021
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
Every software development agency that takes your project seriously will ask questions to fully understand what it takes. […]
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RTLS use cases: where are real-time location systems used?

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9 June 2021
Dominik Szczygieł
Dominik Szczygieł
COO
The RTLS has been increasingly gaining more attention. What is that, and how is it used in business? Let’s take a closer look to find out.[…]
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The most common features offered by sportsbook app

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2 June 2021
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
To build traffic, engagement, and ultimately revenue, each sportsbook app should offer a variety of features. Explore our list.[…]
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Designing an international gambling web app. Which solution to choose?

 min read
26 May 2021
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
Running a gambling web app, you will face the dilemma of what software solution to choose: White Label, Turnkey, and Custom Software.[…]
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Google allows gambling apps in multiple countries

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19 May 2021
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
1st March of 2021 Google made a critical change in online gambling. They allowed gambling apps in the Play Store in 15 more countries.[…]
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User retention strategies for better mobile betting app engagement

 min read
12 May 2021
Adam Gontarz
Adam Gontarz
CEO
One of the biggest mistakes is to focus all your attention on user acquisition, but not care about actual mobile betting app engagement.[…]
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Software testing tools – Cypress.io vs Selenium comparison

 min read
5 May 2021
Hubert Miernik
Hubert Miernik
Front-end developer
Software testing consists of verifying that all the functionalities implemented by developers work correctly. How to automate this process?[…]
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Why is headless CMS the future of web development? Comparison of Headless CMS systems

 min read
28 April 2021
Marcin Śpiewak
Marcin Śpiewak
CTO
The growing number of headless CMS systems encouraged me to dive into the topic and present my experience in such an area.[…]
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Top 10 Web Development Frameworks To Consider In 2021

 min read
21 April 2021
Adrian Czech
Adrian Czech
Front-end developer
The list of the Top Web Development Frameworks that will rule 2021, that will bring you closer to the world of web development frameworks.[…]
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Web development design – how to avoid traffic loss due to feeble UX?

 min read
7 April 2021
Jakub Urban
Jakub Urban
Marketing manager
Suppose you want to increase the conversion of your web products. It’s worth trying. Focus on creating intuitive web development design.[…]
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Progressive Web Apps: Architecture, Development, Features, PWA vs Native Comparison

 min read
31 March 2021
Marcin Śpiewak
Marcin Śpiewak
CTO
Progressive Web Apps are web applications that behave almost exactly like a native app that you can download from the official market.[…]
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Pairing betting industry ‘know-how’ with software expertise – SBC x Adam Gontarz interview

 min read
24 March 2021
Jakub Urban
Jakub Urban
Marketing manager
Many companies have the technical capacity to deliver custom software for web&mobile apps. The betting industry is a different challenge.[…]
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Product design tools – 15 tools to facilitate collaboration

 min read
17 March 2021
Dominik Dudek
Dominik Dudek
Product designer
Soft skills and transparent processes are essential factors for better product design, but the right tools can give you a key to winning.[…]
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UX/UI vs. dev – how to collaborate on product design?

 min read
3 March 2021
Jakub Urban
Jakub Urban
Marketing manager
UX/UI designers and developers cooperate on product design. Two different professions, personality types, work, and communication styles.[…]
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iOS development SwiftUI experiment – building custom chart

 min read
24 February 2021
Szymon Wójcik
Szymon Wójcik
iOS developer
SwiftUI is the future of iOS development, right? We are all excited about how it will influence our mobile development process.[…]
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How to choose a software house for a new project?

 min read
17 February 2021
Jakub Urban
Jakub Urban
Marketing manager
Choosing a software house is a difficult-to-make decision. The right company could be an invaluable support in building your product.[…]

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