Iza Rokita

Iza is a data-driven specialist with a strong eye for details. She graduated from journalism and social communication studies.

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7th
November
2019

8 Ruby on Rails Books You Should Read to Become a Better Developer

In a rapidly changing software development world you need to be ALWAYS up-to-date with your knowledge - that’s a fact. In that situation, buying books about programming may sound ridiculous. You may think, that when they are leaving a publishing house they are already outdated. But is it really true?

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28th
October
2019

Everything You Need To Know About Progressive Web Apps

77% of users wil abandon your app completely within three days of installing it.

It’s no secret that the application market is oversaturated and that many apps, despite having great potential for high returns, end up being a waste of money.

The good news is that developing an app that succeeds in such a competitive market is not impossible. In fact, there are a few key ingredients that make your investment much more likely to yield a high ROI.

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1st
October
2019

Successes vs Failures: 10 of the Most Interesting MVP Examples

Unfortunately, most tech startups fail.

Not even within two years of being launched.

And one of the primary causes is that the product these companies are trying to sell is not something that consumers actually want.

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26th
September
2019

What is an MVP in Agile Software Development and How Much Does it Cost

According to the Business of Apps research, 42% of mobile applications fail because of poor understanding of the market and target audience needs, the next 19% because of weak product core. Unfortunately, many startups face a lot of issues, such as wrong market timing, premature scaling, or cost problems.

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20th
August
2019

10 Ruby on Rails Blogs You Should Be Following [2025 Update]

Do you want to keep up-to-date with Ruby on Rails? Great! You're in the right place. Recently, I did some research among RoR Developers working at the Railwaymen and discovered the best blogs with high-quality knowledge.

Whether you're looking to surface the best of what's new or you want to get familiar with the experiences that other experts have had with the open-source framework, this article is for you.

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13th
August
2019

Tools to Knock Out Agile Project Management

 

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77% of high-performing projects use software for project management.

If you're working in an agile environment, you know firsthand that you can’t deliver the results and standards that are expected of you without proper management tools.

A high-quality project needs specialized software that can meet the individual needs and requirements of each client.

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8th
August
2019

When Money Isn't Enough: the Most Expensive Apps that Failed

The statistics are ruthless. Up to two-thirds of the apps in leading consumer app store catalogs receive fewer than 1,000 downloads in their first year, and a significant part of them — gets no downloads at all! How is it even possible, mobile apps are supposed to be a true goldmine right? Well — it depends.

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6th
August
2019

How to Implement the Design Thinking Process in Software Development

Design is no longer only about creating a pixel-perfect page. If you're familiar with today's software market, you know firsthand that the standards for what makes a quality app have risen drastically. Most users expect ease of use, a fast loading time, and intuitive interaction that delivers real value.

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19th
July
2019

How to Validate Your App Idea? [5 Simple Steps]

When you invest your time and money in some new projects, you naturally want to maximize its chances to succeed. But is it even possible, in a mysterious and often unpredictable world of software development? The answer is yes, it is! The days when you could rely on your hunch or your friends' opinion are over - now it's all about market research and hard data. You may be thinking, "Fine, but first, I want to put my product on the market - I can deal with this whole research later." Wrong!

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