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Do you really know your end-user?
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How to craft a feature the right way
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Working on inherited code bases
Do you really know your end-user?
2019 uxIt’s an all-too common scenario in meeting rooms: “our users like this…”, “typically our users do that…”, “the average user this and that…” But do you really know who’s behind that screen?
Back in the 1940s, gynaecologist Robert Dickinson and sculptor Abram Belksie created two figures - Norma, and Normman - depicting the average white American man and woman of that time. Their study was quite impressive! They measured 15,000 people between 21 and 25 and, based on that, they created the two sculptures. In 1945, the Cleveland Health Museum sponsored a contest to find a real life woman whose measurements matched Norma. Out of the 4000-ish applicants, not a single one matched!
How to craft a feature the right way
2019 development learningThere are two key processes that developers often struggle with when implementing project features: Planning and Deliverables.
Before touching the codebase, it is important to create a development plan since this will be our guide to developing the feature. This plan should contain any notes as well as an approach for solving each feature section.
Working on inherited code bases
2019 development railsIf you are a freelance developer or working for a project / consultancy company like us here at reinteractive, there is a good chance you'll be working on inherited codebases that were created by other developers/agencies. Unlike greenfield projects, existing codebases come with uncertainty and a lack of background knowledge that you normally get from a project created by you or your own company.
To make this situation even more challenging, these projects usually come with tight deadlines so there is limited time for you to fully understand the codebase.
Serverless Node apps on AWS Lambda
2019 learning operationsServerless can be summed up as Functions as a service (FaaS). It consists of ephemeral containers that auto-scale and have a pay-per-execution pricing. It runs your functions in the cloud without the need of a server, PERIOD.
These cons do all have work-arounds however, as I will detail below.
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We work hard to find the right digital solution for you. Through our AppWorkshop we work with you to identify opportunities and engage in expert planning for business-critical applications. The aim is to get your application delivered and operating as fast as possible, with the viewpoint of incrementally adding features as the site matures and grows.
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Learn more
AppWorkshop - Consultation & Project Scoping
We work hard to find the right digital solution for you. Through our AppWorkshop we work with you to identify opportunities and engage in expert planning for business-critical applications. The aim is to get your application delivered and operating as fast as possible, with the viewpoint of incrementally adding features as the site matures and grows.
Learn more about AppWorkshop - Consultation & Project Scoping
User Experience (UX) Design
We help make even the most complicated web and mobile apps easy to navigate and create solutions that engage users, keeping them happy and on your page longer.
Visual Design
Our Visual Designers work with you to create the final look and feel of your website or application, including the strategic implementation of images, colours, fonts and other elements.
Web & Mobile App Development
We take pride in working as your development partner to get the best bang for your development buck. Our team of Senior Ruby on Rails developers, and our Javascript and Front End Developers, combined with our agile project management ensure your project is completed rapidly, and successfully. We make your app fast, reliable and secure. We care about the ROI for our customers by ensuring we build exactly what is needed to successfully grow their business.
OpsCare® Managed Hosting
We will protect, monitor and scale your Ruby on Rails website or app 24/7. Hosted on AWS or Heroku. We wear the pagers, so you can concentrate on growing your business.
CodeCare® Code Maintenance
Fixed price ongoing code maintenance for Ruby on Rails applications to handle future updates and tweaks.
AppReview
An application review is where reinteractive reviews your application code base for security flaws, performance issues, or anything that should be improved.
Code Inspect Service
With over 200 major projects completed by reinteractive, we have a very deep understanding of best practices and ideal scenes in software development, positioning us to deliver a comprehensive report on the quality of any Ruby on Rails based code.
Ruby on Rails Upgrade Support
Our expert team have intimate knowledge of the Ruby on Rails framework, making reinteractive a fantastic choice for upgrading your application to the latest version of Rails and Ruby.
Salesforce & Heroku Custom Solutions
We have in-depth experience in utilising the Salesforce® API and the Heroku platform that allows us to build custom applications that sync with Salesforce, allowing you to leverage the full power of the Salesforce Cloud.
storeConnect™ ecommerce for Salesforce
storeConnect is our 100% customisable, fully integrated Salesforce ecommerce solution based on Heroku. Your online store is managed from Sales Cloud® with all customer, product & order data sync'd with Salesforce, creating a smart, custom online shopping experience.
Learn more about storeConnect<sup>™</sup> ecommerce for Salesforce