With our third AppnByte – we’re taking a look at the testing process, as seen through the eyes of Brandon Reid, a junior front-end dev at Appenate. Let’s enter the process. Combining Manual & Automated Testing The testing process begins long before the code is even written. Much thought is … Read more
Welcome to another AppnByte. An initiative where our developers unpack the lessons they’ve learned throughout their programming careers. Today’s piece is on distraction, penned by Bradley Smithies – Software Architect at Appenate. Let’s jump in. How To Avoid Rabbit Holes Every programmer has found themselves here at some point: working, … Read more
Ever wondered how one small company fulfils over 8 billion orders in a single season? Neither have we, but we’re going to write about it anyway, because ‘tis the season. ☃️ So prepare yourself for an inside look at how Santa’s workshop operates, why paper is taboo at the North … Read more
“AppnBytes” is a new initiative that provides a rare look into the minds of our developers. Our very first entry is from Joe de Lange, Intermediate Front-End Developer at Appenate. Let’s dive right in. Optimising The User Experience As a largely data capture-driven product, we have to frequently display large … Read more
You’re looking to equip your services with custom apps and elevate your client’s operations. You’ve heard of no-code solutions and scoped out some options – most of which were disappointing. Oversimplified and rigid business app builders left you with the desire to build it all yourself. You want highly-capable apps … Read more
As a business, having your own custom software app sounds appealing. Creating something bespoke for either internal business processes or for clients to streamline their workflows can set you apart in today’s market. It’s a costly endeavour, no doubt, but it could be a solid investment in rare cases. In … Read more
Cyber attacks pose a serious threat to the modern business. So unless your company operates entirely off the grid, you’ll need security measures to help prevent infiltrations or mitigate the damage caused by a breach. That’s why the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) created a powerful framework that … Read more
The ramification of recent events is that more businesses are paddling faster just to stay afloat. Inflation is hitting record highs worldwide, and cutting costs is becoming critical to survival for many. Hopefully, the sirens aren’t sounding on your end yet. Either way – saving money is a worthwhile endeavour … Read more
Before we begin, it’s essential to understand that safety legislation may differ from country to country and state to state. Always check against your local legislation before making any big decisions. Creating an incident report form is pretty straightforward. You could probably set it up if you had an hour … Read more
Risk management, business resilience and disaster recovery have enjoyed a lot of focus – even before the events of the last couple of years. Despite this, many businesses still stick to traditional paper-based forms and processes – even while large corporations enjoy a multitude of benefits from going digital. These … Read more