Efficient data processing is a major challenge for representatives of many companies. This is especially true for companies that manage many financial documents in their operations. I decided to present one of the solutions developed for a client, which is a response to the challenges posed. The mentioned client was looking for an automated way to be able to analyze PDF invoices. The goal was to be able to extract the most important financial information about totals and cost breakdowns. I invite you to read more about the challenges, describe our approach as well as the technologies used, and reveal information about the implementation strategy and cost of this solution.
22nd
September
2024
web-development
Why Ruby on Rails is Perfect for Building MVP?
When building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), companies want a framework that is quick, efficient, and easy to scale. Each of these features is very important, so not all frameworks can meet the expectations of customers and developers. Among the available tools, one worth paying attention to is Ruby on Rails. For many years, developers have used Ruby on Rails to quickly turn ideas into a product. In this article, you will learn why to choose Ruby on Rails for MVP and explore the benefits of using it in a project. You will also learn why Rails is startup-friendly.
4th
August
2024
web-development
What is low-code development? A guide to low-code and no-code tools
In the last few years, we have seen significant changes in the landscape of application and software development. It's a time when many solutions have entered our everyday life permanently. Applications, in particular, have become an integral part of technological change, offering users many possibilities along with convenience of use. It is difficult to visualize the modern world without many digital solutions. Financial transactions, entertainment, education, communication, all of these things are currently receiving the benefits of digital tools. This article will examine the remarkable rise in popularity of software and applications, with a special focus on the revolutionary effects of low-code and no-code development platforms on the tech sector and their contribution to the democratization of creativity.
4th
June
2024
web-development
How to Build an MVP That Will Effectively Scale Your App
The success that results from the application building process is determined by many factors. One of the most important steps, but not always appreciated in app development, is building an MVP. Minimum Viable Product is a stage that allows you to quickly introduce a basic version of the product to the market, while consulting on improvements with users and testing the core functionalities. But in order to discuss the success of an application, the right conditions must be created for it. One of them is to work on the MVP in a way that ensures the application's scalability. What steps should be taken and what is necessary during this process? I will try to resolve any doubts through the following article.
9th
April
2024
web-development
Google Queries, Railwaymen Responds #1 - Ruby on Rails
It's time for the new blog series in which we will track the most frequently asked questions on Google related to our areas of business and provide substantive answers with the help of Railwaymen experts. As the first topic, I have decided to choose the foundation of our company's business - the Ruby on Rails framework used to develop our Ruby applications. In this article, substantive support is provided by Michał Szymański - Senior Ruby on Rails Developer at Railwaymen, for whom the framework has practically no secrets.
Ruby on Rails is an example of a framework that is still trending in the development community as time goes by. For many years now, predictions of the coming end of this functional tool have not come true. When the phrase Ruby on Rails is typed into a search engine, just under 50 million results appear, and among these are many of the queries to which users are looking for answers.
27th
March
2024
web-development
Application security in a Software House from a DevOps perspective
Security and data protection are a priority for every client commissioned to develop applications, as well as for software development companies. For any software house, where there are many projects and customer demands for fast turnaround, maintaining the highest security standards is mandatory. This is why technology companies pay a lot of attention to DevOps practices, whose job it is to control all application processes so that they are adequately protected against any misuse. This time, we invite you to enter the world of DevOps employees and learn about their activities to ensure proper security standards for the resulting applications.
29th
November
2023
web-development
Design Patterns in React.js - Best Practices for Scalable Applications
Design patterns were created to standardize solutions to the most common problems encountered by developers in applications of all types. They provide proven and transparent approaches to many important issues in projects. Using them dramatically reduces the number of errors that can occur during application development and makes code easier to read by other colleagues, making work more enjoyable and faster. Most patterns are available regardless of the language, it is only important that the paradigm is appropriate. There will also be unique ones, the use of which is limited to the application layer (frontend and backend), or the framework used in the project. In this article I will introduce examples of patterns used in applications made in the React library.
20th
October
2023
web-development
React.js Performance - Optimizing Components and Rendering
With the growth of web applications, a key challenge seems to be maintaining optimal performance. One of the many problems that occur for the user can be slow-loading web applications. They contribute to a degraded user experience, but also affect a site's PageSpeed parameters, which translates into search engine rankings and a diminished user base. The solution to these problems can be dedicated strategies that affect application performance. In the following article, I will discuss specific techniques that minimize the occurrence of unnecessary re-rendering, code optimization through the use of lazy loading components and more.
15th
September
2023
web-development
From Ruby Academy to Junior RoR Developer: Paving the Path to Mastery
In the ever-evolving landscape of the tech industry, embarking on a journey towards becoming a software developer demands determination, learning, and a dose of courage. My name is Marcin, I'm 23 years old and I've been part of the dynamic team at Railwaymen for almost two years now, shaping my path as a Junior Ruby on Rails Developer. In this article, I invite you to join me in revisiting the milestones, revelations, and growth that have shaped my transformation on the road to becoming a programmer. From the inception of my Ruby on Rails journey to the present day, each step has served as a paving stone toward the mastery I continue to pursue.
31st
August
2023
web-development
Server-Side Rendering (SSR) in React.js - Benefits and Implementation
In the dynamic world of web development, where user experience and choice of appropriate technologies are key, React.js stands out in terms of innovation. Its ability to create interactive, seamless interfaces directly affects digital landscapes. But as the online world evolves, so do user expectations. Server-Side Rendering (SSR), an architectural gem capable of giving new life to React applications, may be the solution to this.
Imagine a website that loads faster, engages faster and works well with search engines. These are the features that SSR brings to React.js. In this article, I'll show you Server-Side Rendering, exploring its myriad benefits and presenting the possibilities of its implementation. So, I take you on a journey into the world of SSR, which is attracting more and more interest.
