When Data Exploded It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that we are, in fact, in the digital age for all purposes. The stratification of income and class simply dictates the amount of access we have to the digital realm – but access exists on all levels, from the mobile-phone operating everybody to the […]
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The first time AngularJS came into the web application developing family in 2009, it caused quite a stir in the world of app development. Integrating the use of simple HTML syntax, Angular allowed one to code for Rich Internet Applications (RIA’s – those things that have all the required plugins in browsers – applications software […]
B.I. Redux
Thinking B.I. There is nothing new about B.I, or Business Intelligence that existing, cumbersome textbooks won’t tell you. They also cannot tell you how to ‘think’ intelligently when you apply the B.I. method to your businesses because the learning process is as organic and innate, as it is acquired. The everyday entrepreneur cannot be bothered […]
Let’s Develop Wearable Tech #1: Comprehensive Guide for a Google Glass Developer
“To many users, these (wearable technology) new devices are often categorized as fun novelties and interesting gadgets, but others see them for what they really are: a game-changing influence with the potential to utterly disrupt the modern business world” (Source: Forbes) Even without knowing, wearable technology has penetrated into the DNA of our urban lifestyle. […]
8 Reasons Why Unity Game Engine is the Best
For those who are not aware of Unit Game Engine, here’s a brief description: ”Unity is a cross-platform game engine with a built-in Integrated Development Environment (IDE) by Unity Technologies. It is used to develop video games for web plugins, desktop platforms, consoles and mobile devices.” So basically, Unity is: A game engine, which allows you to […]
4 Steps to Increase Brand Awareness using Mobile Games
Hello! My name is Avantika and I’m a Casual Gamer. Oh My God! So are you? Nice to meet you 🙂 But I hope you know that we are not the ‘chosen ones’. Like us, more than half of the billions of smartphone users fall under the category of Casual Gamers. And the figure will […]
Starting a Mobile Gaming Startup? READ THIS!
Almost every week I speak with someone starting a mobile game development startup. I wanted to do a small post giving them the facts so they have the perspective they need to make an informed decision. Here we go: 1. Mobile gaming is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and that too […]
6 Different Types of Software Testing Methodologies
Testing is the integral part of software development. Poor testing methodologies lead to unstable products and unpredictable development times. It is very essential to have a testing plan in place to ensure that the product delivered is robust and stable and is delivered in a predictable timeline. Standard development methodologies describe a set of general […]
Coding Tips – How To Bulletproof Node.js Server Script
Node.js (server-side JavaScript) is a new kid in the block. It offers tremendous advantages over PHP based API servers when it comes to handling application calls at scale. It also exploits Google’s V8 engine to convert the Javascript code into native machine code, making call execution super fast. Moreover, it uses asynchronous programming to achieve […]
“HeartBleed” for Apps: Secure Your Server and Data
You would have all read about the (in)famous “Heartbleed” bug. While there are a lot of articles floating around to educate you on what it is and what it can do, there’s none solving an app developer’s questions. So, here it is. Heartbleed bug a.k.a an OpenSSL vulnerability CVE-2014-0160 was discovered on April 7 2014. […]