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Jessica Clark

Engine Yard vs Kubernetes Comparison

Cloud-based applications are easier to run as you don’t have to worry about your app’s IT infrastructure, security, or scalability. Furthermore, cloud-based applications, through regular updates and the latest technology stack and programming languages, provide users with a great experience.

There are multiple services in the market, which makes releasing and maintaining cloud-based applications a breeze. With so many options, entrepreneurs and programmers find it challenging to select the best one for their needs.

This blog will teach you more about two crucial cloud-based services: Engine Yard and Kubernetes. It will help you make an informed decision about which is best for your needs.   


Jessica Clark

How to build a scalable Backend?

As recent waves of digital transformation have accelerated, businesses of all sizes are looking for ways to adapt and scale their operations quickly.

It helps meet the demands of a rapidly changing environment. It’s no wonder that scalability has become an increasingly important factor when it comes to developing applications. You must know how to build a scalable Backend.

After all, if you don’t invest in scalability now, you may face costly issues later down the line. This blog post will discuss scalability, why it matters for a business, and how anyone can build a scalable web application to ensure their company reaches its full potential.


Jessica Clark

Exploring the Benefits of Using Back4App for Your Mobile App

Back4App is a cloud-based mobile app development platform that allows developers to create, deploy, and manage their applications with ease. It offers an extensive range of features and tools for creating powerful apps quickly.

As such, it’s quickly becoming one of the most popular mobile app development solutions available today. But what are some of the main benefits of using Back4App for your mobile app? In this article, we’ll explore some of the key benefits that make Back4App such a powerful platform.


armine Gharakhanyan

Top 10 Tools for an Organized Routine of a Developer

Being organized in one’s work is important not only for providing good results but also for one’s peace of mind. An organized person is more in control of their work, time, and life (why not), than someone who is not. 

Developers are no exception. In order to be productive at their work, they need to have an organized routine as well. 

If you are a developer looking for ways to organize your routine easily, there are luckily a number of tools that will help you take the matter into your hands.

What does an organized routine of a developer look like?

An organized developer is in control of their time and knows how to distribute it evenly in order to manage their work on time. Deadlines do not worry them, as they are confident in their workflow. 

If you have trouble meeting deadlines or organizing your work in general, here are the top 10 tools that will help you have an organized routine.

List of the tools:

  1. ClickUp
  2. WebWork Time Tracker
  3. Google Calendar
  4. Calendly
  5. Google Drive
  6. GitHub
  7. Zoho Projects
  8. Pomofocus
  9. Notion
  10. Squoosh – also has a WordPress plugin – 

These are the basic tools that will ensure your work process and routine are organized. 

Let’s take a look at each one separately.


Susan Garcia

7 App Monetization Techniques to Increase App Revenue

You might have created an app out of passion but now looking for ways to generate a handsome amount of revenue through the app so that you don’t have to rely on 9 to 5 job.

Then you are at the right place. There are various app monetization strategies that you can consider for your application and reduce your app marketing cost. App monetization is a process through which you can turn your users into revenue-generating machines.

In this post, we will learn about the seven best app monetization strategies that you can use to monetize your app and start earning money. 


Jessica Clark

What is Docker? All you need to know

Docker is a container-based technology that allows developers and system administrators to package, ship, and run applications anywhere.

It eliminates the need for manual setup of complex environments, enabling faster and more efficient development cycles. This makes it easier to deploy, manage, and scale applications.

Whether you’re experienced with Docker, or you’ve never heard of it before, this article will cover what Docker is and how it works.

We’ll also discuss what makes it different from virtual machines, its advantages over other technologies, and when you should consider using Docker.


Nik Tomazic

How to Build a Backend for a Mobile App?

How to Build a Backend for a Mobile App?

In this article, you’ll learn what a backend for a mobile app is and everything you need to know to build your backend.

We’ll look at the differences between a backend and a frontend, different backend types, learn about mobile backend functionalities and costs to develop a backend.

Lastly, we’ll learn how to build a backend for a simple mobile application on Back4app — one of the best MBaaS providers.


Jessica Clark

Dokku vs Kubernetes Comparison

Access to reliable cloud programs for app development is becoming increasingly important for developers. It is essential to produce adaptable apps packed with features that give users a great experience.

There are a lot of programs available on the market nowadays, and in this blog, you will learn about two such robust cloud based programs – Dokku (PaaS) and Kubernetes (a widely-used container orchestration engine). 

You can discover further information on their services and what they have to offer further down below.