Containers are one of those technologies that have been around for a long time, but recent changes in the tech landscape have taken them from a curiosity to a critical pillar of our infrastructure in a few short years. Like JavaScript needed AJAX, containers really needed Docker—it took them from an obscure trick done by Level 9000 Linux Wizards to something you can set up in a few simple clicks. Now everybody is using containers, but the three musketeers of Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm remain right at the center of things.
No-code/low-code development and custom development both have their advantages, which can make it hard to choose which development methods to use. Here, we will look at the benefits and drawbacks of each type of development, from cost to customization, and why custom development is the smarter choice for your business.
Web scraping can be a great time-saving tool for business and personal use, if you know how to do it. Here, we'll explain why you should use Python to do web scraping and give you a quick rundown on how to do it, including what Python libraries you should use.
GitHub is the go-to tool for crafting blogs and other websites, but not everyone gets on board with it automatically. It pays to know why GitHub has high utility value before actually using it, as well as the small drawbacks that prospective users need to be aware of. Read about the pros and cons of GitHub below.
Offshore developers are fast becoming the go-to for many businesses. Hiring offshore developers provides clients with valuable advantages when it comes to cost, quality of service, and turnaround times. Moreover, many offshore developers provide extra services like ongoing support.
Imagine you’re working on a coding project. You’re about to update the interface. At the same time as you’re working on your piece, someone is working on the login page, and someone else is working on the payment system. All three of you started from the same set of files. All three of you are submitting changes at the same time. What happens?
Headless commerce is a relatively new concept in the eCommerce industry. It’s also one you can’t ignore. So should you try separating the backend and frontend of your eCommerce store? Or stick with a traditional all-in-one eCommerce platform? Well, it depends!
There’s a lot of competition for landing page conversions, so it’s critical to have well-designed landing pages that attract and convert visitors. We’ll let you in on few tips—from having a great CTA to minimalist navigation—for creating a high-converting landing page for your eCommerce business.
PWAs or Progressive Web Apps, combine rich features of both web and mobile applications (like offline access, push notifications, etc.) without having to install any app on a mobile device. Be it a fast and engaging user experience, or affordable development costs, PWAs are the way to go when it comes to staying ahead of the competition.
Checkout design and layout is a hot topic in eCommerce, especially when cart abandonment rates sit at 70%. While there are many tips on how you can get your conversion rates up (and some, like being upfront about shipping costs and having fewer fields are universal), the topic can boil down to the question—clean checkout or checkout with add-ons? The answer to this question depends greatly on your use case—especially factors like your Average Order Value (AOV) and mobile optimization.
In the age of messaging apps, email marketing is not what it used to be. So it’s time to come up with some new solutions for marketing to your customers. Fortunately, there are plenty of messaging and notification alternatives, such as SMS, Facebook Messenger, live chat, WhatsApp, and push notifications to choose from. There are also many apps, from Zendesk to Tidio, to help you utilize these channels.
Email marketing has been around for a very long time, but it’s not dead yet. The right email marketing platform will take your email campaigns to the next level, making them worthwhile even in the modern day. These days, you can integrate your email marketing platform with your CMS and CRM and run split testing and automation, all with a single piece of software. This article looks at the 10 best email marketing platforms and their features.