The growth of the e-commerce industry in recent years has led more and more companies to invest in customized solutions. One of the biggest dilemmas when developing an e-commerce platform is the choice of the framework on which to build it. Even though Angular and Express are popular, Ruby on Rails is used in many solutions as well. What makes developers increasingly bold to develop online stores in RoR? What are the benefits of opening up to this framework? We will try to find a concise answer to these and many more questions.
InsurTech: the role of software in the Insurance Industry
Some time ago, in an article about HIPAA regulations and the healthcare industry, I mentioned the complexity of the digitization process. Due to many regulations and extensive internal procedures, opening up to digital transformation is not happening at the same pace as in other industries. This time I decided to direct my attention to the InsurTech software phenomenon, which has revolutionized the insurance industry thanks to its openness to digital technologies.
CTO as a Service: What is CaaS and why do you need it?
Every business requires the right amount of attention. This applies to standard companies as well as startups. However, for many enterprises, there may be a situation where the staff will need additional technical support to implement product development process. This is especially true if you are planning to release your own product and need proper business analysis and implementation guidance to do so. The solution to such pains may be to hire a CTO as a Service. What is this role in an organization and what is it responsible for? I will try to dispel any doubts in this article.
What is Sinatra Ruby? How to build applications using Sinatra?
Frank Sinatra was an outstanding American actor and singer whose work is still admired today. He is considered by many people to be an icon of the 1940s and 1950s. The artist has made a big mark in pop culture, but not everyone knows that his name also appears in the IT world. What is the term Sinatra and what does it have to do with Ruby language? I will try to answer these questions in the following text.
Rails tests: How to properly test Ruby on Rails apps?
As you probably know, just creating an app is not the last step before giving it to users. Before you decide to officially launch your Ruby on Rails app it's still worth checking it completely. For this purpose, it may be necessary to conduct functional tests, which will indicate which elements need to be refined. With our help, you'll learn how to properly execute all the tests to make your Rails application fully functional from a technical point of view and user-friendly at the same time.
Ruby vs Python: Pros, Cons and Where to Start
It's time for another overview of programming languages, which in the world of programmers arouse comparable excitement to the clash between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. What are the characteristics of Ruby and Python? What speaks for the choice of each of them? What are the differences between them? We decided to answer these and many other questions by creating an article describing the capabilities of both languages. Learn more about them and find out who came out victorious in the Ruby vs Python clash.
Digitalization of the GCC region. What awaits the Persian Gulf states?
Digitalization is a concept that is increasingly permeating everyday life. This was particularly demonstrated by the Covid-19 pandemic, which unexpectedly accelerated some processes. Remote work, education at home, and even greater demand for online shopping. These are all trends that have taken hold in various corners of the world, and it seems that they will be normalized with each passing year.
What is PSD2, and how does it affect the FinTech industry?
Payment services have always been an essential part of everyday life, be it in the form of a barter system or of a modern fintech architecture. Currently, there is a trend towards digitalization of financial services, which is manifested in the popularization of electronic payments.
Project valuation or sales trial: impact of estimate on partner choice
Choosing the right partnership depends not only on the predisposition of the project team, but also on sales skills. In case of app development with the participation of a software house, several factors are crucial. Among them are implementation time, cost, solutions used or technical support. So how to distinguish a real valuation from an attempt to attract a buyer by using sales tricks? With my help you will find the answer to this question and learn what to look for when considering offers of cooperation.
The impact of mobile apps on the growth of the e-commerce industry
The development of the e-commerce industry is expanding its scope every year. More and more people are becoming convinced to shop online. Large selection, time saving express delivery are just a few reasons that speak in favour of web purchasing. Also, the Covid-19 pandemic contributed to the popularization of online shopping. But the real game changer has been mobile apps that can be downloaded to any smartphone.