#App prototyping and testing

[iosappdevelopmenttools]

Quokka Labs offers world-class mobile app development services tailored for businesses across industries, including real estate, healthcare, and e-commerce. From mobile app testing services to cross-platform mobile app development, we deliver custom solutions with exceptional performance and scalability. As one of the top mobile app development companies, we bring your app idea to life with a focus on innovation and seamless user experience.

[hsdigitalmedia]

HS Digital Media Crafting Compelling Narratives through Ad Films

The Power of Ad Films

Why Choose HS Digital Media

Showcase your company’s unique selling characteristics. Highlight any awards, recognition, or successful case studies.

The Creative Process

Provide insights into how HS Digital Media approaches ad film creation. Discuss the collaboration between your team and clients. Emphasize the importance of tailoring each project to the client’s brand and goals.

Technological Edge

Detail the cutting-edge technology and equipment used by HS Digital Media. Discuss any innovative techniques or trends in the ad film industry.

The Team Behind the Magic

Introduce key members of your team and their expertise. Share any success stories or challenges overcome during previous projects.

Client Success Stories

Include testimonials from satisfied clients. Highlight specific projects and their impact on the client’s brand.

Industry Trends and Insights

Discuss current trends in ad film production. Share insights into the evolving landscape of digital media.

Challenges and Solutions

Address common challenges in ad film production. Showcase how HS Digital Media overcomes these challenges to deliver exceptional results.

Social Impact Through Ad Films

Discuss any projects that have contributed to social causes. Highlight the potential for ad films to create positive change.

The Future of Ad Films

Share your vision for the future of ad film production. Discuss emerging technologies and their potential impact on the industry.

[starlightwritcr]

android gojo headcanons

ok wow this was longer than i thought. i hope you guys enjoy

android sukuna version

You were a beta tester for Jujutsu Technology. Your job description was quite straightforward. You just acted like a customer who bought the product you were testing and gave feedback based on what you experienced.

This time, your employers wanted you to test out the newest of the Gojo line, the S4T0RU model. He was an android for a myriad of purposes. The engineers must've been quite proud of themselves for coming up with him.

He was the strongest and most durable out of all the androids they've come up with, possibly even surpassing the SUKUN4 model. Not only that, but he came with Jujutsu Technology's best intelligence chip, their most advanced one to date. He could learn at speeds no human could match.

He could protect his owner from any and all harm, he assists with all your chores with peak efficiency, he can tutor your children, help out with homework, he could provide companionship... and other more "adult" things.

In short, he's the jack of all trades for androids. There was a reason he cost the highest out of all of them.

For this simulation, you were meant to act as a single mother who recently lost her husband and needs assistance with her two children. The two children were androids created for testing, since it was too risky to use actual children in the process.

It started with unboxing him, the same way any buyer would. So far, you encountered no issues. Setup just required you to log into the app and configure the mode you need him for. Options included: Fighter mode, Caretaker mode, and... Pleasure mode. You clicked on "Caretaker mode".

When he woke up from his slumber, he greeted you and your children. Megumi didn't take too well to him, but Tsumiki quite liked him. You noted that his voice module was fully operational, no glitching or echoing. This version of him was still a prototype so his personality was a bit blank for the time being. It'd likely only start developing after spending time with you and the kids.

Your theory was proven right when you put the S4T0RU android to the test, asking him to do basic chores like vacuuming the floor and cleaning up the kids' toys. Tsumiki showered him in praises, which he basked in, wearing a smug smirk as he showed off his prowess.

You couldn't help the amused smile as you watched him pick up the sofa with one hand to vacuum, even though he could've just moved it to the side to achieve the same results. An android that was a showoff. How interesting.

Next task was to test his skill in teaching, asking him to help homeschool Megumi. It would prove to be a little more difficult than the basic house chores. This was especially the case with Megumi's model, who was designed to simulate a more... difficult and moody child. Androids who couldn't handle him usually didn't make the cut and got scrapped.

Despite Satoru's initial rocky start with him, he eventually got the hang of it and figured out how to get the child android to listen.

The more you spent time with him, the more attached you felt to the android. Out of all the androids, he seemed the most... lovable.

You weren't part of the Pleasure Department so you didn't have the most experience regarding the more... sensual androids.

But you couldn't quite recall whether the previous androids you tested were as... touchy as Satoru was. You never seemed to go a day where he hasn't had his large arms wrapped around your waist or shoulder.

While assisting you with chores, he made conversation, asking you about your interests and hobbies. He listened intently, hanging onto every word of your responses.

Whenever you got back home from "work", you'd find him playing with the kids, either having tea parties with Tsumiki or watching animal documentaries with Megumi. Upon noticing your arrival, his eyes light up with excitement. He rushes to your side, eager to help you relax after a long day.

He'd make you a cup of your favorite drink, making you sigh with relief. Every task you've made him do was a success. He should be good to go now. All you had to do was give him clearance to be mass produced and sold to the public.

As you rested your head on his shoulder, hearing the gentle hum of his system, you felt a twinge of pain, knowing that the life you've grown so attached to will eventually come to an end - that this fabricated life you've built with him would be gone in just a few days.

"Do you have to let me go?" Satoru's question made your heart stop. There was not a single android who has gained awareness of the simulation. But somehow, he acted like this was a fact he understood since long ago.

You let out a shaky breath. "I... have no choice. This is what they pay me for. You'll be taken from me regardless."

He gave you a chesire smile. "Their first mistake was giving me the tools to bust us out of here."

Satoru disconnected his system from the Jujutsu Network and grabbed the two kids, doing the same to them. Alarms started blaring, alerting all the workers that an android had gone rogue.

He picked the three of you up, breaking out of the compound.

You weren't quite sure what the future had in store for you. But you were sure that you'd be fine as long as you had Satoru and your newfound family by your side.

[acafe-official]

A-Café (Update #25) - Community Discussion

Good morning everyone! I know it's been a while since I've posted, but I'm finally back with another community update. In the first part, I'll be giving a brief overview of where we're at in terms of project progress. Then, in the second half, we'll discuss a new development in app accessibility.

Without further ado, let's begin!

1) Where are we at in the project currently?

A similar question was asked in the A-Café discord recently, so I figured I'd include my response here as well:

Right now we’re reworking the design of A-Café, both visually and architecturally. The initial planning and design phase of the project wasn’t done very thoroughly due to my inexperience, so now that I’m jumping back into things I want to ensure we have a solid prototype for usability testing. For us that means we’ve recently done/are doing a few things:

analyzing results from the old 2022 user survey (done)

discussing new ideas for features A-Café users might want, based on the 2022 user survey

reevaluating old ideas from the previous app design

making a new mock-up for usability testing

Once the mock-up is finished, I plan on doing internal testing first before asking for volunteer testers publicly (the process for which will be detailed in an upcoming community update).

2) Will A-Café be available for iOS and Android devices?

Yes! In fact, the first downloadable version of A-Café may no longer be so device-specific.

What do I mean by that? Well, in the beginning, the plan for A-Café was to make two different versions of the same app (iOS and Android). I initially chose to do this because device-specific apps are made with that device's unique hardware/software in mind--thus, they have the potential to provide a fully optimized user experience.

However, I've since realized that focusing on device-specific development too soon may not be the right choice for our project.

Yes, top-notch app performance would be a big bonus. But by purely focusing on iOS and Android devices for the initial launch, we'd be limiting our audience testing to specific mobile-users only. Laptop and desktop users for example, would have to wait until a different version of the app was released (which is not ideal in terms of accessibility).

Therefore, I've recently decided to explore Progressive Web App development instead.

[What is a Progressive Web App?]

A Progressive Web App (or PWA) is "a type of web app that can operate both as a web page and mobile app on any device" (alokai.com)

Much like a regular mobile app, a PWA can be found through the internet and added to your phone's home screen as a clickable icon. They can also have the ability to work offline and use device-specific features such as push-notifications.

Additionally, due to being web-based applications, PWAs can be accessed by nearly any device with a web browser. That means regardless of whether you have an iOS or Android device, you'd be able to access the same app from the same codebase.

In the end, a PWA version of A-Café should look and act similarly to an iOS/Android app, while also being accessible to various devices. And, due to having only one codebase, development of PWAs tends to be faster and be more cost-effective than making different versions of the same app.

To be clear, I haven't abandoned the idea of device-specific development entirely. We could launch iOS/Android versions of A-Café in the future if demand or revenue end up being high enough. But as of right now, I don't believe doing so is wise.

[What Does this Mean for me as a User?]

In terms of app installation and user experience, not much should hopefully change. I'd like to have A-Café available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

There will also be the option of searching for A-Café via your device's web browser, and then installing it on your home screen (iOS devices can only do so using Safari). We will likely rely on this method until we can comfortably ensure user access to A-Café on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

-------------

And that's it for now! Thank you for reading this latest community update. For more insight into the development process, consider joining the A-Café discord. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this post, we would love to hear your input in the comments below. See you later!

[oldphonepreservation]

The Curitel CX-800V prototype

This is the Curitel CX-800V, a localized English and Chinese version of the Korean-exclusive PG-K6000V. There's so little about this phone online to where I am unsure if it ever ended up being released. The example shown here is a prototype, still retaining many KTF carrier features such as magicN (their BREW app service) and fimm (video streaming)

I've also included some ripped graphics from the CX-800V's firmware and framebuffer. Overall this phone's story is an odd one - initially bought thinking it was a later #Audiovox CDM-8930 prototype, while it was actually a test phone for China Telecom (according to this Linkedin page)

Before making an LPCWiki page on the phone, the Linkedin page above was literally the only relevant information posted about the phone. For all I know, this may be the only one that left Curitel or China Telecom.

[tailschannel]

LeakWatch: Prototype versions of Sonic mobile games found after major iOS app database leak

Early development builds of Sonic Jump, Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing, and Sonic Dash have been found.

This is after the builds on a content delivery network for TestFlight, a previously independent beta-testing system for iOS, were released to the public.

Described at a similar scale to Nintendo's prototype "gigaleak" in 2020, the database containing terabytes worth of in-development and unreleased iOS apps.

As fans continue to dig through the database, the apps, dating from late 2012 to 2015, may give us a wealth of information on how popular Sonic mobile games like Dash took shape.

(with files contributed by MC for the Tails' Channel newsfeed.)

[utopicwork]

Okay, ShrinkRay's repository is almost ready for prototype release, I need to make sure transparency works, write a few more tests, wrap up the hand written documentation and compile a windows binary of the command line tool (the linux one is already handled). I'll write a pyodide app for easier end user use and the whl build code so it can be pip installed next weekend.

[hagbrigade]

My review of this week is this:

Why on earth was the last day the first time they put everyone from different product groups into a room together to force us to collaborate when the whole point of this week was cross team collaboration

these people drink so much beer guiness stout whatever they are at the PUB and idk how everyone isnt constantly gassy!!! Maybe they are i havent been here long

i still feel so awkward around some of these people but I made some new besties so now next time im in london or the Boston suburbs or New York or Dublin I’ll have people to talk to i suppose

i wont get into the scheduling for this week these people are crazy

I’ll be devouring a beautiful kebab soon i hope

i got to the freaking Soiree and everyone is wearing jeans or leggings and I’m wearing a mini skirt and cardigan with fur trim i almost turned around and went home (back to the hotel) luckily i very quickly found the people who dressed up ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾

just saw my coworker bestie getting deliveroo she’s real for that I’m getting deliveroo too. And I’m sitting in the lobby so i don’t fall asleep but they’re taking too long i might as well go pack

next summit… Can it be in California or something

I’ve been hot all week but it’s like not hot I’m just over heating bc my beautiful metabolism is freaking out bc I’ve walked 20+ miles more than usual the past 2 weeks . and my body loves it I’m not in pain or anything like that 🙂

had an amaretto sour got the first time in 5/6 years at the encouragement of new boston bestie (yayyy boston bestie number 2) and it was Fine! I’m actually very glad to be besties with him bc he’s a sweetheart remember a few weeks ago when i was in that meeting where the staff engineer was like rudely saying “well no you’re wrong!! I know that for a FACT” And we were all kind of like ���� um ok .he said “maybe it’s this?” not knowing something or being wrong is Fine. anyway he’s the one who got shut down which caused me to put this staff engineer on my list and NOT the tramell tillman list. he also answered all my dumb questions about discounting three years ago which he maybe doesn’t even remember but i was trying to build something ridiculous at the request of my PM and his lead was in the meeting encouraging him and i was like wow that’s the kind of manager i would want to be… loved him i hope he’s doing well in berlin i think. anyway i sense a kindred spirit so New Bestie!!!

yves from Loona did a hashtag vevo set and it was really good i love that song and missed most of it at the concert bc i was buying merch which i could’ve done later bc i left early anyway bc i was exhausted

we did several ai sessions this week in one we had to generate code to fix our existing code and it was like fine at writing tests i guess but when it came to improving existing stuff… not good. the other session was to build an app using an ai tool and it was a shit experience as a dev bc like sure it’ll do whatever you want i guess but like god forbid you want to change anything or do a complex update you’re fucked bc the code freaking sucks. as a prototype sure

did i mention i spelled an entire bottle of water into my bag yesterday and the bag is suede and it holds water

yes my ipad phone charger power adapter power cables flashlight meds book all got soaked and yes i do have a bunch of pills lying out on the desk to dry. Thank goodness i have a psych appointment coming up bc i am almost … i mean there’s like 10 good ones left of a 90 day supply that I’m only 30 days into and i already spilled a bunch in atlanta luckily it’s just wellbutrin which you could pretty much get off the Internet with a wink and a smile

[shorelinnes]

hi hi! If anyone has some spare time I would really appreciate a few volunteers to help me complete a usability study for the UX course I'm taking! all you would need to do is test out a simple prototype of an app and answer a few questions!

If you're interested please let me know 🫶

[octocon]

Important updates!

Hi, everyone! It's time for a quick update on the status of the Octocon project.

Business filings

We're currently in the legal process of filing for an LLC in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It's expected that we'll be approved sometime in the next few weeks, at which point we'll be able to switch ownership of the app over on Google Play and file for an App Store account. Once this is all set, I'll follow up with our business name and address for transparency.

iOS development is on schedule!

I'll be getting a Mac to start development on the iOS app within a week or two! I expect to have a working prototype in closed testing by early January.

Because the demand for iOS testing is so high, I can't guarantee that everyone who signs up for the testing program will get access. I believe we can only accept a few dozen more people beyond our current testing base, so if you'd like to be part of the program, please sign up as soon as possible on our Discord server!

v1.2.1 release

Version 1.2.1 of the app is expected to be released for Android sometime this weekend. This release will include a plethora of features, including:

Expanding the "Show alter IDs" setting to fully hide IDs in the app when disabled

Marking alters as untracked (won't show up in your alter count)

New dyslexic font (Lexie Readable)

Deleting accounts and wiping alters from within the app

Option to hide alters from the root screen if they're in a tag

Project statistics

On another note, Octocon's growth the past few months has been absolutely incredible. Here are some of our current statistics:

517,505 tracked alters

8,434 Discord servers using the bot

7,998 registered Octocon accounts

2,950 Android app installations

2,035 members in this Discord server

438 members in the Octocommune

Thank you all so much for your continued support of the project! <3

[felix-it]

Which tools every UIUX designer must master?

Gaining proficiency with the appropriate tools can greatly improve your workflow and design quality as a UI/UX designer. The following are some tools that any UI/UX designer has to know how to use:

1. Design Tools:

Figma: One of the most popular and versatile design tools today. It’s web-based, allowing real-time collaboration, and great for designing interfaces, creating prototypes, and sharing feedback.

Sketch: A vector-based design tool that's been the go-to for many UI designers. It's particularly useful for macOS users and has extensive plugins to extend its capabilities.

Adobe XD: Part of Adobe's Creative Cloud, this tool offers robust prototyping features along with design functionalities. It’s ideal for those already using other Adobe products like Photoshop or Illustrator.

2. Prototyping & Wireframing:

InVision: Great for creating interactive prototypes from static designs. It’s widely used for testing design ideas with stakeholders and users before development.

Balsamiq: A simple wireframing tool that helps you quickly sketch out low-fidelity designs. It’s great for initial brainstorming and wireframing ideas.

3. User Research & Testing:

UserTesting: A platform that allows you to get user feedback on your designs quickly by testing with real users.

Lookback: This tool enables live user testing and allows you to watch users interact with your designs, capturing their thoughts and reactions in real time.

Hotjar: Useful for heatmaps and recording user sessions to analyze how people interact with your live website or app.

4. Collaboration & Handoff Tools:

Zeplin: A tool that helps bridge the gap between design and development by providing detailed specs and assets to developers in an easy-to-follow format.

Abstract: A version control system for design files, Abstract is essential for teams working on large projects, helping manage and merge multiple design versions.

5. Illustration & Icon Design:

Adobe Illustrator: The industry standard for creating scalable vector illustrations and icons. If your design requires custom illustrations or complex vector work, mastering Illustrator is a must.

Affinity Designer: An alternative to Illustrator with many of the same capabilities, but with a one-time payment model instead of a subscription.

6. Typography & Color Tools:

FontBase: A robust font management tool that helps designers preview, organize, and activate fonts for their projects.

Coolors: A color scheme generator that helps designers create harmonious color palettes, which can be exported directly into your design software.

7. Project Management & Communication:

Trello: A simple project management tool that helps you organize your tasks, collaborate with team members, and track progress.

Slack: Essential for team communication, Slack integrates with many design tools and streamlines feedback, updates, and discussion.

[studiopandemonia]

All of our decks are now available on Deckible! If you are an avid collector of oracle, tarot, or card decks in general this app is super convenient and loaded with features! Support indie creators with healthy margins that go straight to them, and get access to a wide library of titles in the palm of your hand. Create vision boards, journal entries, and customize your mindfulness practice by mixing and matching cards from your decks, screen shotting and sharing them with your spiritual friends. The dev is very cool, I met him to set our shop up and he is constantly striving to expand functionality and make the app the best it can be. If you are a creator, I highly recommend you check it out, the potential for prototyping, play testing, and visualization is outstanding! It gives us a great place to try new designs, and put products on the market that didn't make it through the gauntlet of Kickstarter yet (RIP the dream Venus & Mars)

[phoenixtakaramono]

Re: Where to Read the Four Butchlander Threadfics on Twitter & Status Update about Them

Whelp, guess what, everyone? Your girl’s Twitter account got shadowbanned for the first time. And pretty much the threadfics are inaccessible until the ban gets lifted. (Let’s hope everything’s back to normal soon. 😭)

The threadfics in question (M3GAN-inspired AU, Fix-It AU, and Sugar Baby AU are the long WIPs; the Vampire & Lycan Hunter AU is the only one complete):

And like I was somewhat expecting, with my account currently submerged in the ether (fingers crossed nothing’s affected and everything’s back to normal once I’m back so we can return to our regular schedule threadfic updates on Twitter), another person’s reached out to me about it:

The Asks in question:

These threadfics were always intended to exist on Twitter as the first draft prototypes where I can write spontaneously and see what works, what doesn’t, and make them reader-interactive so pretty much my readers influence important story decisions for whichever threadfic it is. Then if I were to migrate these threadfics over to AO3, the intention was always to flesh them out more and polish them up, maybe change a couple story elements so there’s a point of difference between what’s on AO3 versus what’s on my Twitter (as an analogy, think of an author’s original webnovel version they uploaded on their website versus the professional light novel version they’ve polished up for publication) to keep it fresh. This migration was supposed to happen after all four chapters of Truce are complete and the only Butchlander fic I have left on AO3 that would still be ongoing would be The Name of the Game, which frees up my workload.

So currently, where we are right now, I am seriously considering moving up the schedule if, after 1 week (10/29/23), my account on Twitter is still Shazamed. I have heard shadowbans range from 2-3 days, to 3-5 days where it’s best if I don’t use the app in this duration of time, before escalating to Twitter Support if it persists. Same goes if my account is restored and I still get shadowbanned in the future for updating any of these 3 long threadfics.

Because, at that point, I might as well just port them over to AO3 if this keeps happening and save myself the headache. But this will have to be tested out. If I see it is truly unsustainable due to Twitter’s current unfriendliness to 🔞 threadfics (😒 …it used to be an ultra friendly platform for such, till you showed up El0n Musk), then I’ll just stop writing 🔞 threadfics all together.

The one thing I will have to say, though, is being a very detail-oriented multi-fandom writer who’s trying to be fair by adhering to the update schedule, for any new content, updates will be slow. Unlike Twitter where I can churn out 25 tweets at a time per update, you’ll be looking at weeks or months per chapter update on AO3 since three of them will be turned into genuine long stories. Quicker updates depend on how much content already exist on Twitter to be adapted from before the time of migration! Let’s see how it goes! ✌️

[savidesai]

Introduction to SkillonIT Learning Hub- Empowering Rural Talent With World-Class IT Skills

SkillonIT provides IN-Demand IT courses, connecting Rural talent with rewarding IT skills through affordable, accessible and career-focused education. with Guaranteed pathways to internship and high paying jobs, start with us and step into Opportunities at top Tech-leading Companies. Skillonit Learning Hub, located in Buldhana, Maharashtra, is a leading institute dedicated to equipping individuals with cutting-edge technology skills. With a mission to bridge the digital divide, the institute provides high-quality education in various IT and professional development domains. Skillonit focuses on practical, industry-oriented training, ensuring students gain the expertise needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market. The hub is committed to empowering rural talent and shaping the next generation of skilled professionals.

Courses Offered Skillonit Learning Hub offers a diverse range of courses tailored to industry demands, enabling students to master both technical and professional skills.

Blockchain Development — Smart Contracts (Solidity, Rust, Web3.js, Hardhat) — Blockchain Protocols (Ethereum, Solana, Binance Smart Chain, Fantom) — Decentralized Applications (DApps) Development

Front-End Development — HTML, CSS, JavaScript — Frameworks: React.js, Vue.js, Angular — Responsive Web Design & UI Frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS)

Back-End Development — Server-side Programming (Node.js, Python, PHP, Java, .NET) — Database Management (MySQL, MongoDB, Firebase, PostgreSQL) — API Development (RESTful APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets)

Full-Stack Development — Front-End + Back-End Integration — MERN Stack Development — Database, Deployment & DevOps Practice

Mobile App Development — Cross-Platform Development (Flutter, React Native)

Unity 3D Game Development — Game Mechanics & Physics — C# Programming for Game Development — Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality (AR) Integration

Professional UI/UX Design — User Interface Design (Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch) — User Experience Principles — Prototyping, Wireframing & Usability Testing

Professional Graphic Design — Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and CorelDraw — Branding & Logo Design — Digital Art & Visual Communication

Digital Marketing — SEO, SEM, and Social Media Marketing — Content Marketing & Copywriting — Google Ads, Facebook Ads & Analytics

Spoken English — Communication Skills & Public Speaking — Accent Training & Fluency Improvement

Personality Development — Business & Corporate Etiquette — Confidence Building & Interview Preparation — Leadership & Teamwork Skills

Location & Contact : Address : Chhatrapati Tower, Above Maratha Mahila Urban, 3rd Floor, Chikhali Road, Buldhana, Maharashtra, 443001.

Contact us

Conclusion : Skillonit Learning Hub is revolutionizing IT and professional education by making technology and essential career skills accessible to aspiring developers, designers, marketers, and professionals. With a strong emphasis on practical learning, industry exposure, and career opportunities, it stands as a beacon of growth for young talent in Buldhana and beyond. Whether you are looking to build a career in tech, marketing, design, or personal development, Skillonit provides the ideal platform to achieve your goals. Join Our Social Community

Skillonit #Education #ITCourses #Buldhana #Maharashtra #IT #Blockchain #Fullstack #Front-end #Back-end #MobileApp #Unity3d #UIUX #Graphicdesign #Digitalmarketing #SpokenEnglish #Personality #development

[nascenture]

10 Benefits of Investing in a Custom Software Solution

Businesses are constantly on the lookout for new and better technologies that may streamline and quicken their processes. When doing so, organizations frequently use pre-existing software solutions.  However, it's not always easy to find a single piece of software that can handle all of their needs. That's why it's common for businesses to put money into a few different lines.

If you need a unique solution that is tailored to your business's needs, consider investing in custom software development. Using their unique needs as a guide, developers of custom software create programs for businesses and individuals. The banking sector, for instance, employs highly specialized custom software to facilitate consumer access while shielding private information with cutting-edge security measures.

In this article, we'll discuss how custom software development can improve a company's efficiency and bottom line. OK, let's have a peek at it.

Top Reasons to Choose Custom Software Development

Software product customization is a solution that can increase productivity. In addition, adaptability and scalability let you stay ahead of the curve and get an edge over rivals. Your company could benefit in the long run from its use in managing business operations and establishing relationships with external customers, partners, and internal assets.

1. Long-Term Savings

Investing in a software development project may be expensive. However, you won't need to spend everything right away. Custom software development lets you build your product in phases. The minimum viable product (MVP) approach could be taken initially to reduce development costs. 

Putting your company plan and software prototype to the test is an appealing prospect. When you're done, you'll have the option of moving forward with the development of a full-fledged software application. While investing in custom software development solutions may seem prohibitively expensive at first, doing so can really end up saving you money in the long run. The necessity for long-lasting solutions suggests that tailor-made software development may be the way to go.

2. Software Solutions Tailored to Your Needs

It will be difficult for businesses to find a one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to technology, especially when it comes to software solutions. Mobile apps offer the best chance of finding a solution that will work for all organizations. In addition, each company pursues its goals and conducts operations according to its own unique plan and approach. 

Therefore, you might require specialized software solutions to demonstrate that your business is one of a kind and establish yourself as a frontrunner in your field. With the help of bespoke software development, you will be able to modify software products so that they correspond to your business strategy and fulfill all of your requirements.

3. Better Security and Dependability

Maintaining a safe and reliable system is crucial to any business's long-term prosperity. As a result, businesses must ensure their software is more secure. With custom software development solutions, you know your data is safe. 

Also, it might help you decide which data-security technology to use and which is best for your business, as well as how to incorporate that technology into your application. Most of the time, clients will trust you more if you use a higher level of security.

4. Flexibility & Scalability

The world of business is always transforming. Therefore, for businesses to stay up with how the market is shifting, they need to adapt. Custom software solutions provide you the flexibility to make adjustments, add new features, update your product, or seek assistance to meet the requirements of your expanding business as it grows and evolves.

Scalability also enables you to prepare for expansion in the future, which allows you to expand your business while simultaneously maintaining the viability of the software application.

5. Maintenance and Technical Support

It is common practice to form collaborations with software development vendors to create custom software. They'll assemble expert programmers to plan, code, and test your program for you. 

Also, they employ a specialized development staff for ongoing technical support and app upkeep. Since they created it, they know it inside and out. This means they can keep it running smoothly and assist you in fixing bugs or other problems as they arise. 

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are a form of contract that may be included with your vendor contracts to guarantee a certain level of service. The bottom line is that consistent technical support helps keep your company processes running efficiently and effectively, all while minimizing the amount of time you lose to updates.

6. Product Uniqueness

It's becoming increasingly important that businesses have a distinct identity, which can assist them to strengthen their unique selling proposition. By investing in custom software development, your business can meet the needs of its customers and stay true to its character.

Teams specializing in custom software development can produce applications that help businesses achieve their goals. It allows you to select the software development methodology and cutting-edge innovations that will give your app a leg up on the competition. Plus, it gives businesses the chance to develop brand-new items to meet the surging demand.

7. Integrates Easily 

Business custom software development has the added benefit of fitting naturally into your existing processes. When a software product is tailor-made to satisfy a company's unique needs, it works in tandem with the rest of its existing applications without causing disruptions. 

Not only that, but it will also aid in the optimization of your business process and the improvement of the efficiency of your business workflow. Saving money, speeding up operations, and avoiding frequent defects and other issues during the integration with your existing software product are all possible benefits of custom software solutions.

8. Boost Return On Investment (ROI)

Custom software development services provide exactly what the client needs. So, you won't have to shell out money for unused services or licenses. Therefore, it may end up saving money over time. Furthermore, you will be able to acquire various capabilities for your application that may not be available to your competitors. 

As a result, it can bolster your USP (unique selling proposition) and provide you with a significant edge over the competition. Through the use of niche-specific customization in software product development, you may better serve your intended customer. You can expect higher long-term returns and greater consumer participation.

9. Enhance Productivity

No one can deny the positive impact software has on worker output, especially when that software is tailored to meet the specific needs of a certain company. It boosts productivity and gives workers more assurance in their abilities.

In addition, the right software could make it easier for your staff to get their work done faster. It could improve resource management, boost the efficiency of operational procedures, and provide additional financial benefits to your organization.

10. Great User Satisfaction

When it comes to the level of happiness experienced by end users, bespoke software will always score higher than generic software, regardless of whether it was developed for external or internal users. 

How? The response is plain to see. It is customized to fulfill their technical requirements to suit their business needs. In addition to this, it is simple to use and was developed to reduce the complexity of running a business, improving efficiency, and turning it into a more profitable investment.

Wrapping Up

There are numerous upsides to investing in bespoke software development. Depending on your company's specific requirements, you can make changes to meet different demands. The ability to control every aspect of your app's operation and make whatever tweaks you see fit is another potential benefit.

Businesses need to invest time and resources into creating and designing software that meets their specific needs. But before you make any moves, you should thoroughly evaluate your business. Custom software development is a great option because experienced developers can quickly assess your business needs and determine the best course of action.

[sahilscapstoneresearch]

Week 3

This week I engaged in user research, iterated the apps navigational structure, and redesigned the main screens in a prototype flow. I refined the apps branding design as well.

User Research:

Each round of research highlighted interesting perspectives of my concept. One thing in my research that stood out to me was the idea of 'Community-based taste' and creating more intentionality behind music recommendations.

New App Mockups:

Reflection:

I think I made good progress this week and I was able to complete all my milestones! I was able to finish user research and testing, as well as refine the user flow and design of the app.