#Laravel Dashboard

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Metronic HTML Template: Elevate Your Best Web Design Game

Are you looking for a reliable admin dashboard template to power your next project? Look no further than Metronic Html Template! This powerful tool is designed to help you create beautiful and intuitive admin interfaces that will impress your clients and users alike.

In this review, we’ll take a closer look at what makes Metronic Html Template such a great choice for developers and businesses alike. We’ll explore its features, functionality, and compatibility with popular frameworks like Tailwind, Bootstrap, React, Vue, Angular, Asp.Net & Laravel. So, let’s dive in!

Features

Metronic Html Template comes loaded with a wealth of features that make it an excellent choice for developers and businesses alike. Some of its standout features include:

– High Resolution: Metronic Html Template is optimized for high-resolution displays, so your dashboard will look crisp and clear on any device. – Responsive Layout: The template is designed to be fully responsive, so your dashboard will look great on any screen size.

– Well Documented: Metronic Html Template comes with comprehensive documentation to help you get up and running quickly.

– Compatible Browsers: The template is compatible with all popular web browsers, including Firefox, Safari, Opera, Chrome, and Edge.

– Compatible With: Metronic Html Template is compatible with Angular 13.x.x, AngularJS, ReactJS, Bootstrap 5.x, Bootstrap 4.x, and other popular frameworks.

– Admin Dashboard Template: Metronic Html Template is designed specifically for use as an admin dashboard template, so you can be sure it has all the features you need to create a powerful and intuitive dashboard.

– Admin Themes: The template comes with a range of pre-built themes to help you get started quickly.

– PHP Files: Metronic Html Template comes with all the PHP files you need to get started quickly.

– HTML Files: The template comes with a range of pre-built HTML files, so you can get started quickly.

– CSS Files: Metronic Html Template comes with a range of pre-built CSS files to help you customize your dashboard.

– Sass Files: The template includes Sass files for advanced customization.

– SCSS Files: The template includes SCSS files for advanced customization.

– JS Files: Metronic Html Template includes a range of pre-built JavaScript files to help you get started quickly.

Compatibility

Metronic Html Template is compatible with a wide range of popular frameworks and platforms, including:

– Tailwind – Bootstrap – React – Vue – Angular – Asp.Net & Laravel

This makes it an excellent choice for developers who want a flexible and versatile tool that can be used with a variety of different frameworks and platforms.

12 Advanced Apps For Real-world Demands

Complete CRUD solution with managable datatables, advance form controls, wizards flows and interactive modals for any project requirements you can imagine

Metronic UI Kit Develop Design Fast

Create cohesive user interfaces for single or multiple projects without having to start from scratch. Metronic UI Kit is helpful for designers who are just starting out or who are working on projects with tight deadlines.

Company made it! Smart & Low-cost!

One stop solution that boosts your projects’ design and development at shortest amount of time and at ridiculously low cost. In the past 10 years, hundreds of thousands of web apps successfully launched by Metronic that are used by hundreds of millions of end users everyday

Pricing

Metronic Html Template is available for purchase on ThemeForest for just $49. This includes a Regular License, which allows you to use the template in a single end product that is not charged for. If you need to use the template in a product that will be sold to end users, you can purchase an Extended License for $969.

If you purchase the Regular License, you’ll receive quality checking by Envato, future updates, and six months of support from keenthemes. You can also extend your support to 12 months for an additional fee.

Reviews

Mr. Levan Dvalishvili Chief (Software Architect) at solarspace.io said Hands down the most developer friendly package that I have worked with.. A+++++

platform we tried out Metronic. I can not overestimate the impact Metronic has had. Its accelerated development 3x and reduced QA issues by 50%. If you add up the reduced need for design time/resources, the increase in dev speed and the reduction in QA, it’s probably saved us $100,000 on this project alone, and I plan to use it for all platforms moving forward. The flexibility of the design has also allowed us to put out a better looking & working platform and reduced my headaches by 90%. Thank you KeenThemes! Jonathan Bartlett, Metronic Customer

Metronic is an incredible template. Even with purchasing an extended license, the cost savings is immeasurable. The code & CSS is well organized and while it is feature rich, it is not bloated. It was quickly integrated into our relatively complex product and had ready-made UX for our many use cases. Where we needed to extend functionality, this system made it incredibly easy. A tremendous job by the Metronic team.  Fatica, Metronic Customer

Conclusion

In conclusion, Metronic Html Template is an excellent choice for developers and businesses alike. It comes loaded with features, is compatible with a wide range of popular frameworks and platforms, and is available at an affordable price. Whether you’re building a new dashboard from scratch or looking to upgrade an existing one, this Template is definitely worth considering.

So, what are you waiting for? Head over to ThemeForest and check out Metronic Html Template today!

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SysNotes devlog 1

Hiya! We're a web developer by trade and we wanted to build ourselves a web-app to manage our system and to get to know each other better. We thought it would be fun to make a sort of a devlog on this blog to show off the development! The working title of this project is SysNotes (but better ideas are welcome!)

What SysNotes is✅:

A place to store profiles of all of our parts

A tool to figure out who is in front

A way to explore our inner world

A private chat similar to PluralKit

A way to combine info about our system with info about our OCs etc as an all-encompassing "brain-world" management system

A personal and tailor-made tool made for our needs

What SysNotes is not❌:

A fronting tracker (we see no need for it in our system)

A social media where users can interact (but we're open to make it so if people are interested)

A public platform that can be used by others (we don't have much experience actually hosting web-apps, but will consider it if there is enough interest!)

An offline app

So if this sounds interesting to you, you can find the first devlog below the cut (it's a long one!):

(I have used word highlighting and emojis as it helps me read large chunks of text, I hope it's alright with y'all!)

Tech stack & setup (feel free to skip if you don't care!)

The project is set up using:

Database: MySQL 8.4.3

Language: PHP 8.3

Framework: Laravel 10 with Breeze (authentication and user accounts) and Livewire 3 (front end integration)

Styling: Tailwind v4

I tried to set up Laragon to easily run the backend, but I ran into issues so I'm just running "php artisan serve" for now and using Laragon to run the DB. Also I'm compiling styles in real time with "npm run dev". Speaking of the DB, I just migrated the default auth tables for now. I will be making app-related DB tables in the next devlog. The awesome thing about Laravel is its Breeze starter kit, which gives you fully functioning authentication and basic account management out of the box, as well as optional Livewire to integrate server-side processing into HTML in the sexiest way. This means that I could get all the boring stuff out of the way with one terminal command. Win!

Styling and layout (for the UI nerds - you can skip this too!)

I changed the default accent color from purple to orange (personal preference) and used an emoji as a placeholder for the logo. I actually kinda like the emoji AS a logo so I might keep it.

Laravel Breeze came with a basic dashboard page, which I expanded with a few containers for the different sections of the page. I made use of the components that come with Breeze to reuse code for buttons etc throughout the code, and made new components as the need arose. Man, I love clean code 😌

I liked the dotted default Laravel page background, so I added it to the dashboard to create the look of a bullet journal. I like the journal-type visuals for this project as it goes with the theme of a notebook/file. I found the code for it here.

I also added some placeholder menu items for the pages that I would like to have in the app - Profile, (Inner) World, Front Decider, and Chat.

i ran into an issue dynamically building Tailwind classes such as class="bg-{{$activeStatus['color']}}-400" - turns out dynamically-created classes aren't supported, even if they're constructed in the component rather than the blade file. You learn something new every day huh…

Also, coming from Tailwind v3, "ps-*" and "pe-*" were confusing to get used to since my muscle memory is "pl-*" and "pr-*" 😂

Feature 1: Profiles page - proof of concept

This is a page where each alter's profiles will be displayed. You can switch between the profiles by clicking on each person's name. The current profile is highlighted in the list using a pale orange colour.

The logic for the profiles functionality uses a Livewire component called Profiles, which loads profile data and passes it into the blade view to be displayed. It also handles logic such as switching between the profiles and formatting data. Currently, the data is hardcoded into the component using an associative array, but I will be converting it to use the database in the next devlog.

New profile (TBC)

You will be able to create new profiles on the same page (this is yet to be implemented). My vision is that the New Alter form will unfold under the button, and fold back up again once the form has been submitted.

Alter name, pronouns, status

The most interesting component here is the status, which is currently set to a hardcoded list of "active", "dormant", and "unknown". However, I envision this to be a customisable list where I can add new statuses to the list from a settings menu (yet to be implemented).

Alter image

I wanted the folder that contained alter images and other assets to be outside of my Laravel project, in the Pictures folder of my operating system. I wanted to do this so that I can back up the assets folder whenever I back up my Pictures folder lol (not for adding/deleting the files - this all happens through the app to maintain data integrity!). However, I learned that Laravel does not support that and it will not be able to see my files because they are external. I found a workaround by using symbolic links (symlinks) 🔗. Basically, they allow to have one folder of identical contents in more than one place. I ran "mklink /D [external path] [internal path]" to create the symlink between my Pictures folder and Laravel's internal assets folder, so that any files that I add to my Pictures folder automatically copy over to Laravel's folder. I changed a couple lines in filesystems.php to point to the symlinked folder:

And I was also getting a "404 file not found" error - I think the issue was because the port wasn't originally specified. I changed the base app URL to the localhost IP address in .env:

…And after all this messing around, it works!

(My Pictures folder)

(My Laravel storage)

(And here is Alice's photo displayed - dw I DO know Ibuki's actual name)

Alter description and history

The description and history fields support HTML, so I can format these fields however I like, and add custom features like tables and bullet point lists.

This is done by using blade's HTML preservation tags "{!! !!}" as opposed to the plain text tags "{{ }}".

(Here I define Alice's description contents)

(And here I insert them into the template)

Traits, likes, dislikes, front triggers

These are saved as separate lists and rendered as fun badges. These will be used in the Front Decider (anyone has a better name for it?? 🤔) tool to help me identify which alter "I" am as it's a big struggle for us. Front Decider will work similar to FlowCharty.

What next?

There's lots more things I want to do with SysNotes! But I will take it one step at a time - here is the plan for the next devlog:

Setting up database tables for the profile data

Adding the "New Profile" form so I can create alters from within the app

Adding ability to edit each field on the profile

I tried my best to explain my work process in a way that wold somewhat make sense to non-coders - if you have any feedback for the future format of these devlogs, let me know!

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Disclaimers:

I have not used AI in the making of this app and I do NOT support the Vibe Coding mind virus that is currently on the loose. Programming is a form of art, and I will defend manual coding until the day I die.

Any alter data found in the screenshots is dummy data that does not represent our actual system.

I will not be making the code publicly available until it is a bit more fleshed out, this so far is just a trial for a concept I had bouncing around my head over the weekend.

We are SYSCOURSE NEUTRAL! Please don't start fights under this post

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webdev log 2

implemented a gallery. I originally wanted it to be more grid-like but I decided I didn't want to mess too much with that, and I like the simple look anyways. forces you to really take in every shitty drawing.

it features a search function that only works for tags. its purpose is mostly just to search multiple tags, because I couldn't be fucked to add a feature where you could click on multiple tags there at the tags list at the top. it lists out all used tags in the table that stores art so you have an idea of what there all is.

at the bottom there's pagination. it's INSANELY easy to do with this framework I'm using. I was gushing about it to my partner on call!! they made fun of me but that's okay!!!!

anyways, clicking on the date underneath the drawing takes you to a view with the image itself (a kind of "post", if I can call it that) here you can view comments and leave one yourself if you so desire. guests are NOT allowed to reply to existing comments because I'd rather things not get too clogged up. I can't stop anyone if they did an "@{name} {message}" type comment, but I don't think anyone is gonna be chatting it up on my site, so idc. I just want it very minimal, and no nesting beyond one single reply.

of course, you can comment on story chapters too so here's what it looks like for a user (me). of course, if a user (me) posts then it gets automatically approved.

the table that stores comments differentiates story comments and art comments with foreign keys to the primary keys of the the chapter and art tables. it's a little convoluted and I kind of wish I didn't do it this way but it's too damn late isn't it. but honestly it might've been the only way to do it. the problem is just repeating code for both chapter and art views.. making a change to one means I gotta manually make the same change to the other. huge pain..

added user authentication and a really shitty bare bones dashboard for myself to approve/reject comments directly on the site in case someone comes along and wants to be mean to me :( rejecting a comment deletes it OFF my site forever. though I kind of want to be able to keep hate mail so I dunno.. oh, and also a big fat logout button because I have nowhere else to put it.

I'll spare everyone the more technical ramblings.

anyways, I'm hoping to add more things later. these are my plans:

allow users (me) to post stories/art through the site itself instead of doing it manually in the vscode terminal for every. single. story. and drawing. (probably took me 6+ hours total just doing this. I don't know why I did it.) (btw this consists of writing commands to store information via the terminal. also, sql and similar databases don't store things like markup or even line breaks. I had to alter all my stories and put \n every time there was a line break... and you have to escape apostrophes (or quotes, depending on which you use) so every "it's" had to be made into "it\'s" HUGE. PAIN. I didn't do this manually obviously but sifting and plugging my stories into character replacers was so time consuming)

delete comments button.... For my eyes and fingers only

make an About page. I've been avoiding all the fun things and doing just the scary stff

figure out SSH stuff...

clean up the shitty css. I refuse to use tailwind even tho it's trying to force me.. I don't want some sleek polished site I want it look like it's in shambles, because it is

but yeah thanks for reading about my webdev and coding journey. even though using the laravel framework made things a thousand times easier it's still a crazy amount of work. let's say building a site completely from scratch means buying every material and designing the house yourself, and using a website builder like wix is just like buying a pre built home and you're just decorating it. using this framework is like putting together a build-your-own-house kit. you're still building a fucking house.

I feel crazy. it felt like the site was close to breaking several times. been sleep deprived for several days working on this nonstop I think I'm getting a little sick 😵‍💫

going to bed now. it's 9 am.

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Prevent HTTP Parameter Pollution in Laravel with Secure Coding

Understanding HTTP Parameter Pollution in Laravel

HTTP Parameter Pollution (HPP) is a web security vulnerability that occurs when an attacker manipulates multiple HTTP parameters with the same name to bypass security controls, exploit application logic, or perform malicious actions. Laravel, like many PHP frameworks, processes input parameters in a way that can be exploited if not handled correctly.

In this blog, we’ll explore how HPP works, how it affects Laravel applications, and how to secure your web application with practical examples.

How HTTP Parameter Pollution Works

HPP occurs when an application receives multiple parameters with the same name in an HTTP request. Depending on how the backend processes them, unexpected behavior can occur.

Example of HTTP Request with HPP:

GET /search?category=electronics&category=books HTTP/1.1 Host: example.com

Different frameworks handle duplicate parameters differently:

PHP (Laravel): Takes the last occurrence (category=books) unless explicitly handled as an array.

Express.js (Node.js): Stores multiple values as an array.

ASP.NET: Might take the first occurrence (category=electronics).

If the application isn’t designed to handle duplicate parameters, attackers can manipulate input data, bypass security checks, or exploit business logic flaws.

Impact of HTTP Parameter Pollution on Laravel Apps

HPP vulnerabilities can lead to:

✅ Security Bypasses: Attackers can override security parameters, such as authentication tokens or access controls. ✅ Business Logic Manipulation: Altering shopping cart data, search filters, or API inputs. ✅ WAF Evasion: Some Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) may fail to detect malicious input when parameters are duplicated.

How Laravel Handles HTTP Parameters

Laravel processes query string parameters using the request() helper or Input facade. Consider this example:

use Illuminate\Http\Request; Route::get('/search', function (Request $request) { return $request->input('category'); });

If accessed via:

GET /search?category=electronics&category=books

Laravel would return only the last parameter, category=books, unless explicitly handled as an array.

Exploiting HPP in Laravel (Vulnerable Example)

Imagine a Laravel-based authentication system that verifies user roles via query parameters:

Route::get('/dashboard', function (Request $request) { if ($request->input('role') === 'admin') { return "Welcome, Admin!"; } else { return "Access Denied!"; } });

An attacker could manipulate the request like this:

GET /dashboard?role=user&role=admin

If Laravel processes only the last parameter, the attacker gains admin access.

Mitigating HTTP Parameter Pollution in Laravel

1. Validate Incoming Requests Properly

Laravel provides request validation that can enforce strict input handling:

use Illuminate\Http\Request; use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Validator; Route::get('/dashboard', function (Request $request) { $validator = Validator::make($request->all(), [ 'role' => 'required|string|in:user,admin' ]); if ($validator->fails()) { return "Invalid Role!"; } return $request->input('role') === 'admin' ? "Welcome, Admin!" : "Access Denied!"; });

2. Use Laravel’s Input Array Handling

Explicitly retrieve parameters as an array using:

$categories = request()->input('category', []);

Then process them safely:

Route::get('/search', function (Request $request) { $categories = $request->input('category', []); if (is_array($categories)) { return "Selected categories: " . implode(', ', $categories); } return "Invalid input!"; });

3. Encode Query Parameters Properly

Use Laravel’s built-in security functions such as:

e($request->input('category'));

or

htmlspecialchars($request->input('category'), ENT_QUOTES, 'UTF-8');

4. Use Middleware to Filter Requests

Create middleware to sanitize HTTP parameters:

namespace App\Http\Middleware; use Closure; use Illuminate\Http\Request; class SanitizeInputMiddleware { public function handle(Request $request, Closure $next) { $input = $request->all(); foreach ($input as $key => $value) { if (is_array($value)) { $input[$key] = array_unique($value); } } $request->replace($input); return $next($request); } }

Then, register it in Kernel.php:

protected $middleware = [ \App\Http\Middleware\SanitizeInputMiddleware::class, ];

Testing Your Laravel Application for HPP Vulnerabilities

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You can also check the website vulnerability assessment report generated by our tool to check Website Vulnerability:

An Example of a vulnerability assessment report generated with our free tool, providing insights into possible vulnerabilities.

Conclusion

HTTP Parameter Pollution can be a critical vulnerability if left unchecked in Laravel applications. By implementing proper validation, input handling, middleware sanitation, and secure encoding, you can safeguard your web applications from potential exploits.

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Exploring Essential Laravel Development Tools for Building Powerful Web Applications

Laravel has emerged as one of the most popular PHP frameworks, providing builders a sturdy and green platform for building net packages. Central to the fulfillment of Laravel tasks are the development tools that streamline the improvement process, decorate productiveness, and make certain code quality. In this article, we will delve into the best Laravel development tools that each developer should be acquainted with.

1  Composer: Composer is a dependency manager for PHP that allows you to declare the libraries your project relies upon on and manages them for you. Laravel itself relies closely on Composer for package deal management, making it an essential device for Laravel builders. With Composer, you may without problems upload, eliminate, or update applications, making sure that your Laravel project stays up-to-date with the present day dependencies.

2  Artisan: Artisan is the command-line interface blanketed with Laravel, presenting various helpful instructions for scaffolding, handling migrations, producing controllers, models, and plenty extra. Laravel builders leverage Artisan to automate repetitive tasks and streamline improvement workflows, thereby growing efficiency and productiveness.

3  Laravel Debugbar: Debugging is an crucial component of software program development, and Laravel Debugbar simplifies the debugging procedure by using supplying exact insights into the application's overall performance, queries, views, and greater. It's a accessible device for identifying and resolving problems all through improvement, making sure the clean functioning of your Laravel application.

4  Laravel Telescope: Similar to Laravel Debugbar, Laravel Telescope is a debugging assistant for Laravel programs, presenting actual-time insights into requests, exceptions, database queries, and greater. With its intuitive dashboard, developers can monitor the software's behavior, pick out performance bottlenecks, and optimize hence.

5  Laravel Mix: Laravel Mix offers a fluent API for outlining webpack build steps on your Laravel application. It simplifies asset compilation and preprocessing duties together with compiling SASS or LESS documents, concatenating and minifying JavaScript documents, and dealing with versioning. Laravel Mix significantly streamlines the frontend improvement procedure, permitting builders to attention on building notable consumer reviews.

6  Laravel Horizon: Laravel Horizon is a dashboard and configuration system for Laravel's Redis queue, imparting insights into process throughput, runtime metrics, and more. It enables builders to monitor and control queued jobs efficiently, ensuring most beneficial performance and scalability for Laravel programs that leverage history processing.

7  Laravel Envoyer: Laravel Envoyer is a deployment tool designed specifically for Laravel packages, facilitating seamless deployment workflows with 0 downtime. It automates the deployment process, from pushing code adjustments to more than one servers to executing deployment scripts, thereby minimizing the chance of errors and ensuring smooth deployments.

8  Laravel Dusk: Laravel Dusk is an cease-to-give up browser testing tool for Laravel applications, built on pinnacle of the ChromeDriver and WebDriverIO. It lets in builders to put in writing expressive and dependable browser assessments, making sure that critical user interactions and workflows function as expected across exceptional browsers and environments.

9  Laravel Valet: Laravel Valet gives a light-weight improvement surroundings for Laravel applications on macOS, offering seamless integration with equipment like MySQL, NGINX, and PHP. It simplifies the setup process, permitting developers to consciousness on writing code instead of configuring their development environment.

In end, mastering the vital Laravel development tools noted above is important for building robust, green, and scalable internet packages with Laravel. Whether it's handling dependencies, debugging troubles, optimizing overall performance, or streamlining deployment workflows, those equipment empower Laravel developers to supply outstanding answers that meet the demands of current internet development. Embracing these gear will certainly increase your Laravel improvement enjoy and accelerate your journey toward turning into a talented Laravel developer.

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What Makes This Company the Best in Riyadh’s App Market?

As Riyadh becomes one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the Middle East, businesses in the region are turning to mobile solutions to meet rising customer demands and improve operational efficiency. The heart of this transformation lies in choosing the right technology partner. But in a city bursting with talent, what makes one company stand out as the best in Riyadh's app development market?

This blog explores what separates ordinary developers from market leaders, showcases what industries are benefiting from app innovation, and explains why companies like Five Programmers are consistently considered top-tier in the Saudi tech space.

🌎 Riyadh: The Middle East's Emerging Tech Powerhouse

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has laid the foundation for a digital-first future. Riyadh has rapidly adopted this vision, transforming into a smart city with a thriving digital economy. With smartphone usage exceeding 90% and an increasingly tech-savvy population, demand for mobile applications is booming.

Businesses now seek localized solutions that:

Address cultural and language needs (Arabic/English)

Integrate with payment gateways like STC Pay and Mada

Comply with regional data and security laws

That’s why choosing a mobile app development company in Riyadh isn’t just about cost—it’s about strategic growth.

🔍 Qualities That Define the Best App Company in Riyadh

Not all agencies deliver the same value. The best mobile app companies in Riyadh offer a combination of technical skills, local insights, and long-term reliability.

1. Deep Market Knowledge

Understanding Saudi Arabia’s business and user landscape allows top firms to:

Design interfaces for Arabic-speaking users

Build culturally relevant features

Customize backend solutions to align with business models

2. Full-Cycle Development

From ideation to post-launch support, elite companies offer:

UI/UX design

Cross-platform and native development (Flutter, Kotlin, Swift)

Backend infrastructure (Node.js, Firebase, Laravel)

QA testing and security enhancements

Ongoing updates and analytics

3. Custom & Scalable Solutions

Template-based apps can only go so far. The best teams focus on:

Performance optimization

User engagement

Scalable architecture for future growth

4. Agile Project Management

A great app company in Riyadh keeps you informed through every stage:

Regular sprints

Transparent communication

Quick adaptation to feedback

5. Exceptional Support & Maintenance

Launching the app is just the beginning. Quality support includes:

Performance monitoring

Bug fixes

Feature rollouts

Crash analytics

🚀 Why Five Programmers Leads Riyadh's App Development Scene

Among the top contenders, Five Programmers has solidified its position as a trusted mobile app development company in Riyadh. Known for combining international-level quality with local relevance, they specialize in delivering business-centric, high-performing mobile applications.

Why Riyadh clients trust Five Programmers:

Extensive experience across industries like logistics, healthcare, retail, and fintech

Arabic-first design strategy for stronger user adoption

Cross-platform and native solutions optimized for performance

Full-cycle service: from strategy to analytics

Dedicated post-launch support

Whether you're a startup launching your first product or an enterprise digitizing operations, Five Programmers provides more than code—they deliver measurable impact.

🏢 Industries Leveraging Mobile Innovation in Riyadh

👨‍💼 Business Services

Mobile apps streamline internal workflows, manage CRM, and provide dashboards for real-time decision-making.

🏥 Healthtech

Appointment booking, digital prescriptions, remote diagnostics—all powered by mobile apps tailored for patients and professionals.

🌎 E-Commerce

Smart shopping apps drive revenue with loyalty programs, push notifications, and localized offers.

🚚 Logistics

Fleet tracking, driver performance analytics, and delivery management are transformed via mobile integration.

🍴 F&B Sector

Restaurant apps now offer table reservations, delivery services, and loyalty programs in Riyadh's thriving food-tech scene.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How do I choose the right app development partner in Riyadh? A: Focus on companies with proven portfolios, cultural expertise, strong technology stack, and reliable post-launch support.

Q2: What types of apps are most in demand in Riyadh? A: E-commerce, healthcare, logistics, and fintech apps are currently leading the market.

Q3: Is it better to build a native or cross-platform app? A: It depends on your goals. Cross-platform apps (e.g., Flutter) save time; native apps offer better performance.

Q4: Can I get bilingual (Arabic/English) app support? A: Yes. Companies like Five Programmers offer complete bilingual app development with localized features.

🚪 Contact Us or Get a Quote

Don’t let your business fall behind in the digital race. Choosing the best mobile app company in Riyadh can define your brand’s future. Whether you're building from scratch or improving an existing app, the right team will help you lead the market.

Contact Five Programmers today for:

A free consultation

A customized project proposal

Scalable, future-ready mobile app solutions

Let us turn your vision into a winning mobile product.

Final Thoughts

The title of “best” in Riyadh’s app market isn’t just earned through technical ability—it’s awarded to teams that consistently deliver value, understand the local business environment, and provide end-to-end innovation.

With a combination of world-class development practices and deep-rooted local insights, Five Programmers continues to raise the standard for mobile app development in Riyadh. Now is the time to invest in your future.

Build smarter. Build with the best. Build with Five Programmers.

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🎮 Fantasy Sports App Development: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

Fantasy sports apps have revolutionized how fans interact with their favorite games in the current digital-first era. Through fantasy sports platforms, users now compete in sports like basketball, football, cricket, and kabaddi based on real-time performance.

Building a fantasy sports app will put you in a market that is not only booming but also teeming with potential for revenue, innovation, and devoted users.

🧠 What is Fantasy Sports App Development?

The process of developing a mobile or web application that enables users to form virtual teams composed of actual players is known as fantasy sports app development. Points are awarded to these teams according to how well the athletes perform in real games.

It includes:

User registration and login

Live scores and player stats integration

Contest types (free or paid)

Secure payment gateways

Admin dashboards

Push notifications & real-time updates

💡 Why Invest in Fantasy Sports App Development?

The fantasy sports industry is projected to cross $50 billion by 2028.

Countries like India, USA, and UK have seen exponential growth in user participation.

Users spend 2-4x more time on fantasy platforms compared to casual gaming apps.

Monetization is robust—entry fees, advertisements, sponsorships, in-app purchases, etc.

🏆 It’s not just about gaming—it’s about building communities, engagement, and revenues.

👥 Who Needs a Fantasy Sports App?

Fantasy apps are perfect for:

Startups wanting to tap into the gaming ecosystem

Media & sports brands looking for better engagement

Fantasy sports enthusiasts launching niche platforms

Entrepreneurs exploring new-age app ideas

🚀 Whether you're a solo founder or an enterprise, fantasy sports apps offer scalable opportunities.

🌍 Where Are Fantasy Sports Apps Popular?

The trend has gone global, but especially popular in:

India (IPL, ISL, PKL)

USA (NFL, NBA, MLB)

UK & Europe (EPL, UEFA)

Middle East & Australia

Mobile penetration, digital payments, and sports fandom are key driving factors.

📅 When Is the Best Time to Launch a Fantasy Sports App?

Launch around major sporting events like:

IPL, FIFA World Cup, NFL season, UEFA Champions League

Pre-season or early season = best user acquisition timing

Off-season? Use the time for testing, beta launch, and user feedback

📈 Timing can determine early traction and user retention rates.

🔧 How to Build a Fantasy Sports App?

Here’s a step-by-step guide to fantasy sports app development:

Market Research – Understand the target sports, user base, and competitors.

Choose a Development Partner – Hire a skilled fantasy sports app development company.

Design UI/UX – Focus on intuitive navigation and gamification.

Core Features:

Player drafts

Live scores

Wallet integration

Refer & earn

Leaderboards

Backend & APIs – Integrate with live sports data APIs (e.g., CricAPI, SportsRadar).

Testing & Launch – Run QA and beta testing before full rollout.

Marketing & Monetization – Promote via influencers, sports communities, and offer freemium contests.

🧑‍💻 Building from scratch? You can also opt for white label fantasy app solutions to speed up time-to-market.

🔥 Key Features to Include in Your Fantasy Sports App

Multi-sport support

Daily & season-long contests

Live player stats & analytics

Fantasy points calculator

Multi-language support

Social sharing

Referral rewards

📲 Tech Stack for Fantasy App Development

Frontend: React Native, Flutter, Swift

Backend: Node.js, Laravel, Python

Database: MongoDB, MySQL

APIs: Sports data providers, payment gateways

Cloud: AWS, Firebase for scalability

💰 Cost of Developing a Fantasy Sports App

The cost of fantasy sports app development depends on:

Features & complexity

Number of platforms (iOS, Android, Web)

Development team size

Backend infrastructure

UI/UX quality

Basic app: $10,000 – $20,000 Mid-range: $25,000 – $50,000 High-end enterprise app: $60,000+

📢 Final Thoughts

Apps for fantasy sports are a movement now, not just a fad. You can put yourself at the vanguard of a multibillion-dollar digital revolution by investing in a clever, scalable, and intuitive platform.

Fantasy gaming is revolutionizing digital fan interaction, whether it is through multi-sport platforms worldwide, football fantasy leagues in Europe, or fantasy cricket app development in India.

IMG Global Infotech Pvt. Ltd. is a top fantasy sports app development company in India that provides feature-rich, safe, and reliable solutions if you're ready to get started. With a focus on developing fantasy cricket apps, we assist companies in transforming concepts into successful apps that engage sports fans and generate quantifiable revenue.

❓ FAQs About Fantasy Sports App Development

Q1. How long does it take to develop a fantasy sports app?

Ans: On average, 3 to 6 months, depending on the features and tech stack.

Q2. Is it legal to launch a fantasy app in India or USA?

Ans: Yes, fantasy sports are considered skill-based and are legal in many regions, but local compliance is necessary.

Q3. Can I launch a fantasy sports app with multiple sports?

Ans: Absolutely! Multi-sport support is a trending feature and boosts user retention.

Q4. What are the best monetization models?

Ans: Entry fees, in-app purchases, ads, premium memberships, and referral programs.

Q5. Do I need a sports API integration?

Ans: Yes, to fetch real-time scores, stats, and player info, integrating APIs is essential.

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What to Expect in Your First Meeting with a Web Development Company

Your first meeting with a Web Development Company can shape the entire course of your digital project. Whether you're building a new website, launching a custom web application, or revamping your online store, this initial conversation sets the tone for collaboration, timelines, expectations, and outcomes.

But if you've never worked with a professional development team before, you might be unsure of what to bring, what will be discussed, or how decisions will be made. This blog walks you through what to expect—so you walk in prepared and confident.

1. Discussion About Your Business and Goals

The conversation doesn’t start with code—it starts with you. The agency will want to learn about:

Your business model and industry

Short-term and long-term goals

Your target audience or customer personas

Current pain points (if you already have a website)

This helps them understand the context behind your project and align the development strategy with your business objectives.

Tip: Come prepared with a simple elevator pitch for your brand, your current challenges, and what you want your website or platform to achieve.

2. Project Scope and Features

Next, the conversation will move into the features and functionalities you’re looking for. Expect questions like:

Do you need a static website, dynamic web app, or eCommerce store?

Will there be user logins or role-based dashboards?

Do you need integrations with CRMs, payment gateways, or APIs?

Should the site support multiple languages or locations?

If you're unsure about features, don't worry. The development company will guide you based on what similar businesses are doing and what technologies are most suitable.

3. Budget and Timeline

While many clients hesitate to discuss budgets early, it’s actually a vital part of the conversation. A good development agency will tailor solutions based on what’s feasible for your investment and suggest phased rollouts if needed.

You’ll also talk about:

Ideal launch dates or marketing deadlines

Milestones and deliverables

Time needed for testing and revisions

Tip: Be transparent. A realistic budget helps the agency design a practical roadmap without overpromising or underdelivering.

4. Platform, Stack, and Tech Recommendations

A technical expert from the agency may explain which frameworks, CMS, or stacks they recommend—like:

WordPress, Webflow, or Headless CMS

React, Vue.js, or Next.js for the front-end

Node.js, Laravel, or Django for the back-end

Hosting options (e.g., AWS, Vercel, Netlify)

You don’t need to be tech-savvy—they’ll explain why a certain stack is chosen and how it aligns with performance, scalability, and future updates.

5. Design and UX Preferences

Design is more than visuals. Agencies will ask about:

Your brand guidelines and color palette

Preferred design references (websites you like)

Mobile responsiveness and accessibility needs

How many unique page layouts are required

Some companies also offer wireframes or clickable prototypes in the early phases to confirm direction before development begins.

6. SEO, Analytics, and Marketing Integration

In the first meeting, expect some discussion about:

SEO-readiness (meta tags, URL structure, page speed)

Google Analytics or Tag Manager setup

Email marketing or newsletter integrations

Social media embed options

If you already run paid campaigns, they’ll also factor in conversion tracking and landing page optimization.

7. Maintenance, Support, and Ownership

You’ll also get clarity on post-launch support:

Who handles ongoing maintenance and updates?

What happens if there’s a bug or a downtime issue?

Will you have access to the codebase and CMS?

How often are backups taken?

Understanding ownership, documentation, and future support plans upfront helps avoid confusion later.

8. Communication and Project Management Tools

Finally, the team will explain how you’ll stay connected throughout the project. You’ll learn:

Whether communication happens via Slack, email, or weekly calls

If a project manager or account lead will be your point of contact

Which tools are used for collaboration (e.g., Trello, Jira, Notion)

How change requests and feedback will be managed

A smooth workflow is key to getting your website delivered on time.

Conclusion

Your first meeting with a Web Development Company is more than just a tech briefing—it’s a collaborative session that lays the foundation for a successful partnership. With the right questions, clear communication, and realistic expectations, you’ll walk away with a concrete plan and a trusted team to bring your digital vision to life.

Whether you're launching your first site or scaling your digital ecosystem, a good first meeting ensures your project starts strong—and stays on track.

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Fantasy Cricket App Development: Build the Ultimate App Before the Upcoming Cricket Series 2025

The buzz around fantasy cricket app development is louder than ever as cricket fans across the globe prepare for the upcoming cricket series in 2025, including the India vs Australia bilateral series, Asia Cup 2025, and the much-anticipated T20 World Cup 2025. With millions of users participating in online fantasy leagues, developing a fantasy cricket app is not just a trend—it's a smart business move.

Whether you're a startup, sports enthusiast, or entrepreneur looking to tap into the lucrative world of fantasy sports, now is the ideal time to invest in a fantasy cricket app tailored for the upcoming tournaments.

What is Fantasy Cricket App Development?

Fantasy cricket app development involves creating a digital platform (mobile or web-based) where users form their own virtual cricket teams from real-life players and score points based on players' actual performances in live matches. The better their selected players perform, the more points users earn and the higher their chances of winning real rewards.

A fantasy cricket app should offer a seamless and engaging user experience, real-time data, secure transactions, and features that align with the user intent of cricket lovers: real-time gameplay, rewards, excitement, and community engagement.

Why Fantasy Cricket App Development is Booming in 2025

With upcoming cricket events like the Asia Cup 2025, T20 World Cup 2025, IPL 2025, and India vs Australia series, the fantasy sports industry is set to see a record-breaking number of users. Here’s why this is the perfect time to launch your app:

📈 Rapid User Growth: India alone has over 150 million fantasy sports users.

🏏 High Cricket Engagement: Users spend hours analyzing and picking teams.

💡 Advanced Tech Options: APIs, AI-powered analytics, and real-time updates are easily available.

💰 Profit-Driven Model: Revenue from entry fees, ads, and in-app purchases.

🔐 Secure Legal Framework: Fantasy sports are legally allowed as games of skill in India and many other countries.

Key Features of a High-Performance Fantasy Cricket App

To compete with the big names like Dream11, My11Circle, and MPL, your fantasy cricket app must include:

✅ User Panel Features:

Quick registration/login via email or mobile

Real-time match stats and score updates

User-friendly interface and leaderboard

Multiple contest types (free, paid, private)

Instant wallet integration (deposit/withdrawal)

🛠️ Admin Panel Features:

Manage users, contests, payments, and referrals

Monitor player performance and scoring systems

Handle complaints and support tickets

Push notifications and analytics dashboard

Fantasy Cricket App Development Cost in 2025

The fantasy cricket app development cost varies based on complexity, features, and design. Here's a rough breakdown:

Basic App (Android/iOS): ₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,000

Mid-level App (Custom UI/UX + Real-time Stats): ₹6,00,000 – ₹10,00,000

Advanced App (Multi-sport, AI, Global Support): ₹10,00,000 – ₹20,00,000+

Working with a professional fantasy sports app development company like IMG Global Infotech ensures a secure, fast, and feature-rich application.

Monetization Strategies for Fantasy Cricket Apps

Wondering how to make money from a fantasy cricket app? These proven methods drive revenue:

💸 Entry Fees for Paid Contests

📊 In-app Advertisements (Google AdMob, Facebook Ads)

🏷️ Premium Memberships

🤝 Sponsorships and Brand Collaborations

📈 Affiliate Marketing and Referrals

Best Technology Stack for Fantasy App Development

To develop a robust, scalable fantasy app, you need a modern and reliable tech stack:

Frontend: React Native, Flutter (for cross-platform)

Backend: Node.js, Laravel, Python (for fast performance)

Database: MongoDB, PostgreSQL

APIs: Cricket Score API (CricAPI, SportsRadar), Payment Gateway (Razorpay, Paytm)

Why Choose IMG Global Infotech for Fantasy Cricket App Development?

IMG Global Infotech is one of the most trusted names in fantasy cricket app development in India, offering customized and scalable fantasy sports solutions. Whether you're building an app like Dream11 or want a unique concept, they deliver:

✅ Seamless user experience

✅ Real-time data sync

✅ Custom contests and AI-based recommendations

✅ Secure wallet system

✅ Post-launch technical support

Their experience in delivering high-performance fantasy cricket apps makes them the preferred choice for entrepreneurs and startups in the fantasy gaming space.

Semantic SEO & Conversational Keywords to Use

When optimizing your site or app page, include the following semantic SEO keywords to improve visibility and ranking:

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fantasy sports app solutions India

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create fantasy app for IPL 2025

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These keywords match what users are actively searching for in 2025 and help improve topical relevance and search intent targeting.

FAQs – Fantasy Cricket App Development 2025

Q1. Can I create a fantasy cricket app before IPL or T20 World Cup 2025? Yes, this is the ideal time to launch your app before the upcoming cricket events. It ensures maximum user engagement.

Q2. Is fantasy cricket legal in India? Yes, fantasy cricket is considered a game of skill and is legal in most Indian states.

Q3. What is the revenue model of fantasy cricket apps? Fantasy apps earn via contest entry fees, ads, premium plans, and brand sponsorships.

Q4. How long does it take to develop a fantasy cricket app? Basic apps take 2–3 months, while advanced platforms may take 4–6 months depending on features.

Q5. Which company is best for fantasy cricket app development? IMG Global Infotech is highly recommended for fantasy cricket app development with a strong portfolio and custom features.

Final Thoughts

With the T20 World Cup 2025, IPL 2025, and Asia Cup on the horizon, there's never been a better time to invest in fantasy cricket app development. By partnering with expert developers like IMG Global Infotech, you can launch a feature-rich, profitable app that captures the excitement of cricket and turns fans into daily users.

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We work with technologies such as Node.js, Laravel, and React to create stable and easy-to-use platforms that match your business goals. From small setups to enterprise-level systems, we build tools that support daily processes without extra complexity.

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Web Designing & Development Company | Web Developer

In today’s digital age, having a powerful and responsive website is essential for every business that aims to compete and thrive online. From startups to global enterprises, a professional web presence not only builds trust but also acts as a 24/7 marketing and sales tool. That’s why choosing a reliable web designing and development company is a critical step in your digital transformation journey.

Enter Versatile IT Solutions — a leading name in delivering web development services that drive performance, growth, and customer engagement. With a focus on scalability, innovation, and user experience, Versatile transforms your ideas into fully functional digital solutions that empower your business to succeed.

Why Choose Versatile IT Solutions?

Versatile IT Solutions stands out in a crowded market of development companies thanks to its commitment to delivering results that matter. As an expert web developer company, they focus on understanding your business goals and building a digital product that not only looks great but performs exceptionally.

What Makes Them Different?

✅ Modern Tech Stack: Utilizing cutting-edge technologies like React.js, Angular, Node.js, Laravel, and Django.

✅ Custom Web Solutions: Every website or app is uniquely tailored to match your brand and audience.

✅ Mobile-First Design: All designs are optimized for smartphones and tablets for maximum reach.

✅ SEO-Optimized Code: Websites are built with best practices to boost discoverability and search rankings.

✅ Agile Delivery: Fast, efficient, and collaborative development model with regular updates and iterations.

Comprehensive Web Development Services

Versatile IT Solutions offers a full suite of web designing and development services that cater to businesses of all sizes and industries.

1. Custom Website Development

From personal brand pages to full-fledged corporate websites, they build fast, responsive, and scalable websites that reflect your brand’s identity and values.

2. E-commerce Development

Build powerful online stores with shopping carts, secure payment gateways, inventory management, and seamless checkout experiences. Platforms include WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, and custom solutions.

3. Web Application Development

Create robust web apps that offer dynamic functionalities and real-time features. Ideal for SaaS platforms, CRMs, booking engines, and more.

4. CMS Development

Manage your content effortlessly with custom or open-source CMS like WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal — designed to give you full control.

5. Landing Page Design

Boost marketing campaigns with high-converting landing pages tailored for lead generation, product showcases, or event registrations.

6. Website Redesign & Optimization

Outdated website? Versatile revamps your site with modern layouts, faster load times, and improved user journeys to increase performance.

Industries They Serve

Versatile IT Solutions brings industry-specific knowledge to the table, providing specialized web development solutions for:

Retail & eCommerce

Healthcare & Medical

Travel & Hospitality

Education & eLearning

Real Estate & Construction

Finance & Insurance

Logistics & Transportation

Whether it’s a booking portal for hotels or an educational platform with real-time student dashboards, Versatile has the experience to deliver high-quality results.

The Web Development Process at Versatile

Their development lifecycle is structured for maximum efficiency, quality, and collaboration:

Discovery & Planning – Understand business objectives, competitors, and user needs.

Design & Prototyping – UI/UX experts craft intuitive designs and clickable prototypes.

Development – Full-stack developers bring the design to life using clean, scalable code.

Testing & QA – Websites are rigorously tested across browsers and devices.

Deployment – Launch-ready site is deployed to a live server with full support.

Maintenance & Support – Continuous updates and performance monitoring to keep things running smoothly.

Real Client Impact

“We partnered with Versatile IT Solutions to redesign our corporate website. The entire experience was smooth, and the end product exceeded expectations. We now receive 3x more inquiries than before.” – Director, B2B Tech Company

“From concept to launch, Versatile’s team was highly professional, communicative, and results-driven. Our eCommerce store now loads faster and performs better.” – Founder, Online Retail Startup

These testimonials speak volumes about Versatile’s client-centric approach and technical expertise.

Ready to Build Your Next Website?

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webdev log 3

this log is longer since I'm writing it as I work, since I forget a lot once I've put down the keyboard for the night (day? I'm always up until morning)

okay, so...

I've implemented user (me)-only add story, edit story, and add chapter, and edit chapter functions

creating a story. I have some "preset" tags. clicking on them adds them to the input, and it'll get converted into arrays to be placed into the database. they're sort of placed there manually since I'm too lazy to make it so that it sifts through tags and posts them there but I'd rather not since some tags are only used once. for the series presets being manually placed there.. well, I have no excuse. I'm just lazy. I'll just kms when I have to add another, ig.

anyways once a new story is made, there's no chapter added so the link to it doesn't work. I have to go in and add a chapter. I will not update this because I don't care and it doesn't trouble me enough to make it a feature so you can upload it all in one go.

from there I get to see this shitty barebones chapter creator.

START TANGENT feel free to skip

laravel Eloquent stores the text as-is so I won't need to use my shitty markdown -> html converter that I have on my secret utilities site that I always had to use for when posting my stories onto my neocities.

that's what it looked like, lol. I had to make this because of the way I write and I want it to display in a particular way which I'll get into in a sec. the reason why I didn't want to use some shitty markdown -> html converter on some other website is because a single linebreak gets converted to <br> while <p> only gets sandwiched between paragraphs with double line breaks.

I don't like that since I wanted text indents for every <p> but text-indent doesn't apply to the next line within a <p> if you use <br>... they only apply to the start of each <p>. a workaround for this is to use text-indent: {size} each-line; but each-line isn't supported in all browsers, including chrome of all things. So I had to write up a program for my own converter which wraps *every* line into a <p> and applies a <br> if there's another newline after that.

but for my new site, there's a function that detects what browser the user is using and will add the text-indent styling only if using supported browsers. so chrome users will just be indent-less! sorry! (you should switch to firefox anyways)

END TANGENT okay, enough about my neocities..

What it looks like for a user (me)... guests won't be able to see the edit link.

When editing, there's an option to delete the chapter. if it is the first chapter of a story, then it will delete the whole story. it's currently the only way to delete a story, mostly as a safeguard for myself since I don't trust myself. if I have to delete a story with a ton chapters in the future... well.. then fuck me.

over on the side, I also went back and added a delete comment function too. accidentally had it earlier where if I tried to delete a reply it deleted the parent comment too. oops.

delete buttons (as well as the buttons that accept/reject comments on the user dashboard) had no confirmation so.. phew. now they do! I've accidentally deleted a whole years worth of art before on my computer, so I need this. very badly.

decided to move the warning into a confirmation alert once they hit submit. allows guests to see the warning in a less clunky manner, and also lets them know for sure that their comment is going to get sent! before the page would just refresh without any confirmation.. so this would be less confusing. two in one!

anyways, the next big feature I gotta implement is creating, editing, and deleting art. then I'll be done with all backend related things and I can finally start on the ~fun~ pages like my about. and other things.

unless I decide to make a guestbook. which I probably will end up doing..

I'll probably be keeping my neocities just for memory's sake and also to host my twine games and silly coding projects but I'll probably be removing my dreams page since I kind of don't want people seeing those anymore lest some tiktok-addicted teenager tries to kill me. better huff them all now if you want to peer into my sick twisted mind (jk I'm an angel)

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How to Prevent Unvalidated Redirects and Forwards in Laravel

Introduction

When developing a Laravel application, security should be a top priority. One of the most common vulnerabilities that can put your users at risk is unvalidated redirects and forwards. These vulnerabilities occur when a user is redirected or forwarded to an untrusted URL without proper validation, which can be exploited by attackers to conduct phishing, session fixation, or other malicious activities.

In this blog post, we'll discuss how to identify and prevent unvalidated redirects and forwards in your Laravel applications, including practical coding examples and tips to enhance the security of your website.

What Are Unvalidated Redirects and Forwards?

An unvalidated redirect occurs when a user is sent to a URL that isn't properly checked for trustworthiness. For example, an attacker may trick a user into clicking a link that redirects them to a malicious site.

Similarly, unvalidated forwards happen when the application forwards a user to another resource without proper validation. Attackers can exploit this to bypass security checks or perform unauthorized actions.

Why Are They Dangerous?

Both unvalidated redirects and forwards can be exploited by attackers for various malicious purposes, including:

Phishing attacks: Redirecting users to fake websites to steal their personal information.

Session hijacking: Redirecting users to a page that steals their session data.

Malicious data exposure: Forwards to unauthorized resources.

How to Prevent Unvalidated Redirects and Forwards in Laravel

1. Use Laravel's Built-in Validation for Redirects

One of the simplest ways to avoid these vulnerabilities is to validate URLs before redirecting users. Laravel has a built-in url() method to ensure that the redirect URL is valid and within the allowed domain.

Here’s how you can implement a secure redirect:

use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Redirect; public function redirectToInternalPage($path) { $validPaths = ['/home', '/dashboard', '/profile']; // Allowed paths if (in_array($path, $validPaths)) { return Redirect::to($path); } else { return abort(403, 'Unauthorized redirect.'); } }

This approach ensures that users can only be redirected to predefined paths within your application.

2. Validate External Redirects

If your application needs to redirect users to external URLs, ensure that the redirect destination is trusted. A basic way to achieve this is by checking if the destination URL belongs to a trusted domain:

use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Redirect; use Illuminate\Support\Str; public function redirectToExternalSite($url) { $trustedDomains = ['trustedsite.com', 'anothertrusted.com']; $host = parse_url($url, PHP_URL_HOST); if (in_array($host, $trustedDomains)) { return Redirect::to($url); } else { return abort(403, 'Untrusted redirect destination.'); } }

This will prevent users from being redirected to malicious websites, as the app only allows URLs from trusted domains.

3. Implement URL Whitelisting

Another preventive measure is to implement URL whitelisting. This approach limits the URLs that users can be redirected to, ensuring that they are only sent to trusted destinations.

public function validateRedirect($url) { $whitelistedUrls = ['https://example.com', 'https://secure.com']; if (in_array($url, $whitelistedUrls)) { return Redirect::to($url); } else { return redirect('/home')->with('error', 'Invalid redirect attempt.'); } }

4. Use Redirect::secure() for HTTPS Redirects

To avoid redirection to unsecure HTTP links, always use secure redirects. You can ensure that the user is redirected to a secure HTTPS URL by using Redirect::secure():

return Redirect::secure('/dashboard');

This method forces the redirect to be on an HTTPS connection, enhancing the security of your application.

Preventing Vulnerabilities with Tools

It’s essential to regularly assess your website’s security. For that, you can use our Free Website Security Scanner tool to identify vulnerabilities like unvalidated redirects and forwards.

Visit our tool to get started. Below is a screenshot of the tool's homepage for your reference.

Additionally, after running a scan, you will receive a detailed vulnerability assessment report to check Website Vulnerability, helping you pinpoint areas that need attention.

Conclusion

Unvalidated redirects and forwards are serious security vulnerabilities that can jeopardize your Laravel application. By following the methods outlined in this post, you can secure your application and protect your users from phishing, session fixation, and other malicious activities.

Remember to keep your Laravel application up to date and utilize our free tool for Website Security tests to conduct regular assessments and stay ahead of potential threats.

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How Much Does It Cost to Develop an Android eCommerce App in 2025?

In today’s fast-evolving digital economy, having a mobile presence is crucial for any business aiming to succeed in the eCommerce landscape. As of 2025, Android continues to lead the mobile operating system market globally, making it the ideal platform for launching your online store. But before getting started, most entrepreneurs and business owners have one common question: How much does it cost to develop an Android eCommerce app in 2025?

This blog explores all the key factors that influence the development cost, the essential features your app should include, the technologies used, and what to expect from a professional development process.

Why You Should Invest in an Android eCommerce App

Android has a massive user base and offers unparalleled reach, especially in emerging markets. Building an Android eCommerce app enables businesses to:

Connect with millions of mobile users worldwide.

Offer a personalized, convenient, and real-time shopping experience.

Increase brand visibility and customer loyalty.

Drive sales through push notifications, targeted offers, and one-click checkout.

Key Features Every Android eCommerce App Must Have

Creating a successful eCommerce app requires more than just displaying products. Users expect speed, security, and seamless functionality. Some of the core features that your Android app must include are:

1. User Registration & Login

Allow customers to sign up or log in using their email, phone number, or social media accounts. This sets the foundation for a personalized user experience.

2. Product Catalog

A clean and organized display of products with filtering and search functionality is critical. Customers should be able to browse categories, view product details, and easily compare items.

3. Shopping Cart & Checkout

This is where the real action happens. An intuitive shopping cart and seamless, secure checkout process can significantly increase conversion rates.

4. Payment Integration

Multiple payment options like credit/debit cards, digital wallets (Google Pay, Paytm, etc.), net banking, and even cash-on-delivery options enhance customer trust and convenience.

5. Push Notifications

Use push alerts to notify customers about offers, discounts, new arrivals, and abandoned carts to boost engagement and sales.

6. Order Management

Customers should be able to track their orders, view history, and even cancel or return items within the app.

7. Product Reviews and Ratings

These features build credibility and help other customers make informed decisions.

8. Admin Dashboard

A back-end dashboard helps you manage products, inventory, customer details, transactions, and analytics in real time.

9. Customer Support Integration

Live chat or AI-powered chatbots improve customer satisfaction by offering instant support.

Advanced Features That Can Elevate Your App

To stay competitive in 2025, consider adding innovative features such as:

AI-Based Recommendations: Analyze customer behavior and recommend personalized products.

AR/VR Integration: Let users try products virtually, especially useful for fashion and furniture industries.

Voice Search: Make product discovery faster and hands-free.

Loyalty Programs: Encourage repeat purchases by offering reward points and exclusive discounts.

While these features require more investment, they significantly enhance user experience and brand loyalty.

Technology Stack Used in Android eCommerce App Development

Choosing the right technology stack is crucial for performance, scalability, and maintenance. Here’s what powers a modern eCommerce app:

Front-end (Android): Kotlin or Java

Back-end: Node.js, Python (Django), or PHP (Laravel)

Database: Firebase, MySQL, MongoDB

Cloud Services: AWS, Google Cloud

Payment Gateways: Stripe, Razorpay, PayPal, etc.

Other APIs: Google Maps, Push Notification Services, Analytics Tools

Each of these tools contributes to different aspects of your app, from speed and responsiveness to secure data handling and user tracking.

Team Required to Build an Android eCommerce App

The development team typically includes:

Project Manager to oversee timelines and quality.

Android Developer to build the user interface and logic.

Backend Developer to handle server-side functions and data.

UI/UX Designer to create an intuitive, branded experience.

Quality Analyst (QA) to test and debug the application.

Marketing Strategist (optional) to plan app launch and engagement campaigns.

Depending on whether you choose a freelancer, in-house team, or a professional app development company, the overall cost and timeline can vary.

Total Cost to Develop an Android eCommerce App in 2025

Now to answer the big question—how much does it cost?

As of 2025, the estimated cost to develop an Android eCommerce app is:

For a basic app with minimal features, the cost ranges between $5,000 to $15,000.

A moderately complex app with payment integration, product filters, and admin panel can cost around $15,000 to $35,000.

A highly advanced app featuring AI, AR, multiple language support, and extensive backend may go from $40,000 to $100,000 or more.

This cost includes design, development, testing, and deployment. If you opt for post-launch support and maintenance (highly recommended), consider an additional 15–25% annually for updates, bug fixes, and scaling.

How to Reduce Android App Development Costs

Here are a few smart ways to optimize your budget without compromising on quality:

Start with an MVP (Minimum Viable Product): Launch with essential features first. Add more features as your user base grows.

Use Pre-built APIs: Leverage third-party services for payments, chatbots, and analytics instead of building from scratch.

Choose Offshore Development: Companies in regions like India offer excellent quality at a fraction of the cost charged in the US or Europe.

Go Agile: Agile methodologies allow iterative development and help you adapt to changes without major cost overruns.

Conclusion

Building an Android eCommerce app in 2025 is a strategic move that can offer long-term benefits in terms of customer acquisition, brand loyalty, and revenue growth. The development cost depends on your business goals, feature set, and the expertise of your Android app development company. Investing in the right team and technology is critical to delivering a seamless shopping experience and achieving success in a competitive market.

If you're ready to build your Android eCommerce app, USM Systems is one of the top mobile app development companies specializing in scalable and feature-rich solutions. With a proven track record in Android app development, we help businesses turn their ideas into powerful digital products.