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When creating a website for a company, many people go with out of the box solutions that are made by large entities like Wordpress or Wix. While these systems are excellent because they allow just about anyone to create their own website with minimal knowledge of coding, if you’re a company of a certain caliber, or want to have full control over your website, you really should have your own custom CMS, which is another word for back end of the site.This way you have full ownership of the back end, and whether or not things are working isn’t dependent on a company feeding you updates and comparable apps that function well only some of the time. Our PHP programmers can make this a reality for you. We’ve got a great team of people who are experts in this field, who can easily make pretty much anything you want on your website using PHP.
PHP Makes Website Customization Possible
This is especially relevant for those who are selling specific things online. Do you need to have certain fields available for specific information that you want to customize and make it easy to input? Or maybe you simply want your website to be easily exactly the way you want. You shouldn’t have to compromise and that’s where PHP comes in. We can make you anything you want and do a custom job for you and your website. There’s a lot of possibilities, so the only limit is your imagination and what you have been envisioning for your site. Using PHP as the framework of a website makes things more flexible and it’s a great idea, so contact us to get started on the PHP project you’ve been dreaming about.
What's the Secret of Quantox PHP Developers' Success?
Find out what the talk is all about and talk to one of our consultants today about the web services you need. Quantox PHP developers are the rare combination of affordable and fast with high-quality output that will impress both you and your users. With expertise in many fields, you can only go right with us! Let's Talk!
Nowadays, if you want to be a successful company, the most important thing you must achieve is to please your clients the best possible way! If you do that, the word will spread and in a blink of an eye your company's name will become pretty famous. It is not important what kind of job you are working, it is important how you do your job! Ok, this is a sentence which many writers, bloggers and all other related will gladly have on their posts if they are writing about their companies. But, is this really true? Let's think a bit, shall we? Ok, it IS really important to make your clients satisfied and pleased with your service, but, maybe, just maybe, there is one more important thing. Can't remember? Let me help you! Your employees! In order to make your client satisfied, the first thing you need to do is to make your employees happy and satisfied in all kinds of ways! This is not such a common sight, but, not all the companies are successful, right?
We are happy to announce that our company policy is pointed in this direction and that we are doing all we can to provide the best possible conditions for our employees! That's why we have so many team gatherings, Happy Fridays, funny games in the office and so much more... But, we are most proud of our Teambuildings! Yeah, once again, Quantox Team has been sent to a beautiful place for 3 days and we all had such a great time! Teambuilding is more than just a free day you know! It's a golden opportunity for everybody to get to know their colleagues better. And that's just what we did.Due to fact that we are fast-growing company and that we have offices in different cities, not all members of our team knew each other! But that was before we had this phenomenal trip to one of the most beautiful mountains in Serbia. The Old Mountain, the jewel of the South-eastern Serbia is such a fantastic place and as soon as we arrived, we've encountered so many great things.The hotel we were staying at was off the charts and we were all stunned by the variety of things that were offered to us by the hotel itself and the pleasant stuff! Of course, the places we have visited were remarkable and I'm assured that we will always remember time spent on this wonder of nature! But, that's just a part of our trip! One general part, every company has this kind of trip, but not every company has what we in Quantox Technology have! Friends! The level of friendship in our community is something that I simply can not describe using just words! You have to be part of it to feel it! That is the main reason for our success and on this trip, all of us made new friends and consolidate the old ones.Having a 4-hours-long walk through the mountain, climbing to its biggest peak, swimming in the beautiful pool, sunbathing and chit chatting, using spa, sauna, playing basketball and football, were just an accompanying things on this trip of friendship (I would call it that way). That's why our gatherings are special and this one was probably the best we have ever had! Of course, there are much more to come and we are all looking forward to the new places and new faces in our team! Take a look at the photos below and you will maybe have a glance of the relationships we have here! Enjoy, just like we did there!
When you hire a web developer to improve your website, you want to know that the work they have done is helping your business out, right? Fortunately, it’s very easy to check that with free tools like Google Analytics. This is very easy to use, and very handy also. You simply have to have your developer input a specific code to the site, and then everything will be tracked by Google! This gives you a ton of data to measure and a lot of information. However, for those who aren’t familiar with some of the terminology, it can be a little overwhelming, so here are some important portions to track.
- Sessions
This is the thing that most people look at right on the front of the analytics site. This tells you how many people visited your website, and it shows it over a period of time so you can easily see any dips and bumps. When you track it, you will know if your traffic went up according to any particular marketing push, so it really does give you a nice idea of what works and what doesn’t work. Below this graph will be some other metrics relating to sessions, one of which is the percentage of new sessions. This will tell you how many new visitors your site had - ie, ones who hadn’t visited it recently.
- Bounce Rate
The bounce rate is very important in analytics because some industry experts speculate that sites with high bounce rates get lower consideration in search engine standings. The bounce rate represents people who visited your site, but it wasn’t what they were looking for, so they left pretty quickly. If you have a high bounce rate, there’s a chance that your site is ranking highly for something that doesn’t make too much sense, or something about your site doesn’t draw people in, so it’s time to contact us to see what you can do about it!
- Engagement
Related to bounce rate is the engagement section. This doesn’t have anything to do with holy matrimony, but it does tell you how long people have spent looking at your site. Some SEO experts theorize that higher times on site result in better search engine rankings, so this is a great metric to pay attention to.
- Site Content
This is always an exciting section to look at because it tells you which pages on your site are the most popular. Using this section you can really tell what types of pages are drawing people in and which are not doing so hot. It’s always exhilarating to find out what people really react to and the evidence is undeniable!
Choose Quantox To Build A Good Technical Foundation For Your Content!
Quantox is determined to building IT solutions that are able to satisfy any Web Analytics Tool. We achieve this by building apps that are fast, secure and with the best UI/UX design to provide the best user experience. Do you want your web app to beat any web analytics tool? Let's Talk!
Website!
That's the word you hear every single day, no matter what is your profession and what are you currently doing, right? So, let's say a few words about this...
The Difference Between Web Design and Web Development
When thinking of creating or updating a website, you need both web design and web development. However, unless you’re working in the field, you may get these two confused. It’s really easy for non-professionals to make this mistake because of these two things really sound lot a like, and heck, they both even have the word “web” in it and start with the same letters, so the chance for a mistake is really big!However, even though web design and web development are related, they’re not the same thing, though one is required for the other. Stay with us and learn the difference and the real meaning of these two very important concepts.
What is Web Design?
When we talk about web design, we are only talking about the visual aspect of a website. When a web designer works on their project, they use programs like Photoshop or other tools which allow them to create skins and templates for a website. They work hard to ensure that everything looks perfect, and they may also create logos and other graphics for a site’s online presence. When they are done, they often hand off their designs to a developer to implement on the site.
What is Web Development?
Web development, on the other hand, is using different programming languages to actually implement many different things on a site - from the design to widgets and interactive features that show up on the website. On a very basic level, they can create a site, but more advanced developers can also create a custom content management system for a site, or even develop plugins and apps for existing out of the box content management systems like Joomla or Wordpress. Development is essential because it is used to implement the design. Of course, a developer can make up their own website design, but it is often helpful to have both because you’ll get someone with an artistic eye working on your site, as well as a coding whiz to implement it.
Quantox- A full-service Agency for Both!
Both web design and web development are a very important parts building your web solution. You need design because you want your site to look amazing, and you need development because you want everything to work smoothly. Luckily for you, Quantox is a full-service agency and we can help you with both. We have a huge team of professionals who are experts in their fields, who will work hard to make sure that your web presence is great in all different aspects. Let's Talk!
The year is 2017, and you still don’t have a website for your small business?!
It probably even sounds a little bit outrageous to you. Small business owners come up with many excuses to avoid building a website, but we’ll tell you the truth: all those excuses are completely bunk. There’s a tough truth to learn and it is that there is absolutely no excuse to not have a website! The good news is, it’s never too late to start, and we’re here to help you along the way.
Some people use the excuse that they simply don’t need a website. However, that’s just not true. Almost everyone uses the internet and the people who don’t are complete weirdos. When was the last time you did anything without first consulting the internet from ordering food, researching a product to buy or looking up the address of a physical place you wanted to go? By not having a website you are missing out on a lot of opportunities, and you are also missing out on making things more convenient for your customers and clients!Other people say that they have enough customers. This is great for you, but wouldn’t you like to make it even easier for your customers to get information about your products and give you money? With a website you can provide online payment portals, and have a website will also help with customer retention so you will continue to have enough customers.A very common excuse for business owners is to say that they use social media instead of having a website. This is a fine idea because social media is very important to any marketing mix, but it’s hard to capture your followers as customers without a website. Especially in the millennial generation, users judge company’s without websites harshly because they know how easy it is to create one, and how convenient it is to use one to get information.
Still, others say they don’t have time to maintain a website. Luckily for you, that’s where we come in! We are a full-service web development agency and we can help you with everything from making a website to maintaining it on a day to day level. Whether you just need someone to make the website or run it, we’re here for you. Contact us today to see how you can get started!
When I came to the office this morning, I had one really pleasant surprise waiting for me on my desk. And, the most of you would probably ask what kind of surprise an employee can get on Wednesday, right? Well, let me tell you a short story about it...As you already know and as you have already experienced on your own skin (if you have some kind of full-time job), we live in a very fast and advanced age. Some of you may not see it that way, but just imagine how things were done just a 20 or 30 years ago and how they are done now and you will see that this age is far more advanced than all the others ages in the history of mankind combined! Our age, our (I can freely say post-modern and technological) age is something we can't fight against. We have to dance by the notes of the age and these notes are crystal clear: A lot of work in order to achieve success and earn as much money as you can and a not so much free time!
OK, we, as a generation, have accepted this concept and we are going shoulder by shoulder with our age. But, at some point of your life, you simply have to ask yourself is this enough? Success and money, expensive cars, exclusive restaurants and similar stuff... Is that enough for you to be happy on a long term basis? Sometimes, the only thing we need is another person's company, a warm word, and a pleasant hug! Money can't buy these things, but we can not live without the money, right... So, what is the best option for us? What can we do to have both free time for love and the friends and success in the business?Maybe answer to this question lies in the words of the famous Chinese sage, Confucius: "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life". The job is one of the most important things nowadays and if you choose it wisely, it's like you've won the lottery! That's exactly what we in the Quantox Technology can say about our job! This is not only our job, this is a way of life and that's why my colleagues and I come to the office with a big smile on our faces! So, I can finally talk about this great surprise I found on my desk.
It's Wednesday (I mean, Wednesday, the most unimportant day of the week), I come in the office and I find beautiful and delicious donuts on my desk! Early in the morning! To make my coffee better! How cool is that? This small thing, this little sign of appreciation and respect for employees is what makes our company so great! That's why we all have it all here: Sucess in the business, friends and warm words! We are more a family than a company and that makes us fight our age with ease!
Sometimes, I think we can even win this fight...
Quantox is a full-service web technology firm that can make just about anything you need. One thing that some businesses tend to neglect in their creative process is coming up with a mobile app or even simply a mobile version of their website.They focus a lot of making their website really awesome but hardly give a passing thought to those small devices that people use every day. More and more people access the web solely from their smartphones, making them even more relevant. Plus, in their more recent updates, Google and other search engines have announced that they have started to give higher priority to sites that have their mobile game in order. That means that fixing your site’s mobile presence can even help your search engine standings.
That is something that we here at Quantox can help you with. We have available and experienced developers who can make iPhone and Android apps, and those who are also familiar with how to make a website look A+ on a mobile device or tablet. This will allow your users to browse your site or use your product while they are on the go just about anywhere, which is becoming more essential to running a functional business these days. Pretty much anything and everything can be turned into an app, simply to allow users to have better and easier access to your products, whether you’ve got an online service or a retail product that people can buy online.
Don’t neglect your company’s mobile presence and remember to get some mobile work done to improve your business’ online presence.In this day and age, it is something that really needs to get done and some would even say that if you don’t have at the very least a mobile website going, this may be an important priority for improvement, even before updating or upgrading a normal website. Of course, our consultants can help you find the exact right services that you need and can advise you on what would be best for your company.
THINK ABOUT PROCESSES. THINK ABOUT THE NEXT IN THE PROCESS.
The process is one of the most mysterious terms and notions nowadays. Although it is now so new but exists for a long time, it has never been demystified, so for most people, it sounds so scary.Nevertheless, it is very important everybody to understand what the process is, how it functionates, as well as that our complete life and work happen through processes. Yes, everything we perform in our life, every day, takes place through processes or sets of processes. As Edward Deming said, “if you can't describe what you are doing as a process, you don't know what you are doing”. If you think over about your activities, you will see that it is quite right.Although you can read that one of four Agile principles says that individuals and interactions are over processes and tools, that definitely doesn't mean that processes and tools there are not or that are not important.
So, first, let's demystify what the process is.
The simplest, we can say that the process stands for transforming input into outputs, using necessary and appropriate resources, as well as by someone`s managing. For example, you have whole bread as an input, so you want to get slices as an output. Therefore you will use a knife as a resource, but you will manage the resource and whole the process, moving the knife in a proper way or at an appropriate speed.Ok, that's nice… so, have a look everything you do- processes are everywhere around you. For everything you have some input- sometimes that is Manager's order, sometimes Customer's demand, technical specification or global standard. Also, input can be something your colleague did, some output of his work. Well, that is interesting- someone's output can be your input.
Definitely, you will work easier if your input is better, simpler or such that can facilitate your work.But, it seems it doesn't depend on you but on your colleague… amiss. Don't surrender, think about what you can do in order to get as good input as possible, to get desired inputs. Yes, you can go to your colleague who will deliver you his work and tell him what you need, in what form, what will be the best for you. Try to be polite, but detailed, concrete, and to define your needs in a structured way.
Remember, you are not alone
There is someone in the process after you - your outputs will be his inputs, so take care of that. As you wish and need as better inputs as possible, such next in the process has the same needs. Before start doing your job, ask next in the process what he needs, try to understand why that is important for him, so align your process and your activities with that.Well, that means there are many people who will be included in that stream to the ultimate customer, who can be somebody from the market. So, that means, we should start creating processes backward, thinking what is to be previous activity in order to deliver expected result, so to create processes in that way. It sounds reasonable- you can`t make a roof if you don`t have walls. Start from a roof, start thinking about your processes. Start from the Customer, start from next in the process, help him, understand why some your output is important as his desired input.Go to the mirror and you will understand, it is important for someone else like it is important for you in another situation.Think about processes, think about the next in the process, start building processes from His Majesty the Customer.
We Are Always in The Process of Becoming the Best in The IT Industry!
We understand that process is at the core of everything we do at Quantox. And because we master at all types of processes we are adamant in explaining every part of our software development process to our clients. With Quantox, transparency and understanding is the paramount for a good business relationship. So, Let's Talk!
When digital commerce began online there was a period of time dominated by Do It Yourself webmasters who worked hard to build and refine their businesses by hand with little or zero external help. As things became more complicated, the trend was toward establishing your own core competency and outsourcing narrowly defined responsibilities to outside consultants or independent contractors. Recently there is a new shift in the way business is being done, and Quantox is at the forefront of the modern web development evolution.
“Doing it all yourself just isn’t practical anymore, with so many systems to learn and maintain, complicated codes to create, design trends to account for and the speed at which everything keeps changing. The idea of a one-man shop running a major online business is obsolete,” explained Vuk of Quantox.
“Similarly, clients are now hesitant to hire several independent contractors on their own because they have already experienced the frustration of watching each blame the other whenever anything goes wrong of ends badly. The holistic approach is the most sensible way to handle web development these days, and that is why we have built Quantox from the ground up with comprehensive product management in mind.”
Holistic web development involves having a single point of contact, to handle all of the outsourced elements of any digital product. Whether you want an entire platform coded as a new backend, and need the design of the front end done as well, are seeking to be sure your site is properly optimized for search engines, want your email campaigns and stat tracking to be seamlessly integrated or are seeking custom solutions to any other aspect of your web-based business, having your own project manager overseeing an experienced team of experts is the only realistic way of getting your business to move forward under budget in the time frame allotted.
Quantox employs more than 100 coders, designers, project managers, technologists and experts in their respective fields – capable of providing you with all of the work you want to be done, and we do not outsource any part of your projects or require you to find separate contractors to handle other aspects of the work.
“By working in a holistic way we are responsible for the entire project and we can ensure the strictest quality control while giving our clients a truly scalable solution for virtually any digital challenge being faced. We don’t point fingers, we don’t make excuses and we are always easy to reach. That saves you time, saves you money and in the long run… it also makes Quantox the obvious choice.”
As all of us know, today's market is very demanding and competitive in every industry. When talking about IT industry, that is significantly more expressed, especially when we know that while the World is connected and that IT companies and professionals are available everywhere around us.If you want to exist on the market in such conditions, you are to be better and better from day to day, to rise continually.Yes, from day to day, not from year to year!No one has so much time to wait for improvement, especially if want to grow and increase own standards, providing the best quality to clients, as well as improving an internal organization, developing employees and increasing their satisfaction. Yes, sounds very difficult, like climbing… actually, it is some kind of business climbing.
Comparing business with climbing may sound strange, but there are a lot of similarities actually.Climbing has never been easy- it demands significant efforts, you can`t reach the top of a mountain in a day or in short period, but through many steps.Setting and reaching the small next goals and making base camps for next steps are crucially important for the success of that project, so that approach demands appropriate (specific) mindset from the start. Small goals/steps are very important, as well as base camps, in order to whole the team be accommodated and prepared/ready for next ascent. This is the best way that ensures whole the team to be successful and to achieve the goal through that exciting journey.As our goals are very high, we in Quantox don`t waste time waiting for something to be improved on itself, nor leave things to be on the same level for a long time. Instead, our approach is proactive and progressive, directed to continuous improvement, such that direct all improvements and implement all incremental solutions in a flexible way, adapting to our current level of organizational development and our next business goals.
Understanding that nothing can be moved to extremely high level over the night, we are continuously building positive environment and mindset, systematically helping every of our employees to be better from day to day, cherish concept that our employees are our the most significant and the worthiest resource, so inspire them and consider their ideas and proposals as the best resource for continuous improvement.Using that synergy, we are making small improvements every day, implement and test them, facilitate every change and enable our employees and organization to adapt to change and make fine-tuning. It really makes amazing results, strongly motivates all to continue improving herself/himself and whole the organisation. Kaizen is one of our secret sauces of the success!
We are developing and applying philosophy, culture, techniques, and tools of Kaizen consistently. We have deep necessity to improve ourselves and the company, it lies in our genuine commitment to excellence. Simply, we don't talk about Kaizen, nor try to imagine what that could be- we really live Kaizen every day.
Let me tell you something about working here, in Quantox Technology! It is not standard, boring job! It's a way of life! How many times have you been in a situation that you would give everything just to stay in the bad for a few hours more rather than go to the work, but you can't do it because you have to be in the office at the precise time? I know, you can't even count all these situations, right? Well, guess what, we in Quantox don't have that kind of problems.
Our working time is flexible!And that means that we can really be in the office whenever we want, with no consequences at all! So, if you are tired, you have something private to do, or you just had a long and interesting night with your friends, don't worry. Wake up whenever you want, grab a cup of coffee, get ready and then go to the office! That's how we do it!Of course, this is just a one of the many good things that working in Quantox Technology brings! I'm gonna turn to the science to make this easier for you to understand, so pay attention. They say that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. This statement is often attributed to the ancient Chinese sage Confucius, and many scientific researchers have proven it! If you love what you do, and if you enjoy your work, your results will be outstanding. One more crucial ingredient for the success in the work is a team of people that surround you, and we can really say that this is the part of our company that we are most proud of.
We have all the support in work we need, and our team of administrators, project managers, team leaders and quality assurance will give their best to help you improve your skills and be successful. I must mention that we have a really wide range of projects that we are working on, from smart TV apps, Java, Laravel, Objective-C, Angular 2 to PHP, MySQL, MongoDB, XCode, JavaScript, you name it... We got the most of the industries needs covered by the experienced people and some of our projects have over 60 million of views daily.
And all of that we are managing to achieve in the fantastic offices we have. Cooking a lunch or a dinner and eating with the friends in the comfortable dining room, is a normal thing in our office. We also like to play football, basketball, and many other games during our breaks. Of course, all of this is just to encourage our staff and to create the best possible conditions for their best results.For the end, let's talk about the bond we all have in the Quantox. As I mentioned it before, this is not a just a regular job, this is a way of life. We are spending time together not only in the office, but outside also, and we are having such a great time. Our trips and team buildings are something that we are remembering with the joy and smile on our face and every member of our, now pretty large, team has something special to offer to the collective!
Because of all above mentioned, I can proudly say that we have managed to create the perfect environment for every talented person who wants to work and to be successful. After all, our motto "work hard and play hard" really is our guide!
Artistic Talent- Important But Not Crucial
There are artists in the world that can create magnificent masterpieces that evoke emotional connections with otherwise inanimate objects. Quantox Technology does not hire any of them. While we appreciate artistic talent, that isn’t what makes someone a great designer for commercial applications.
Oil Painting Won't Work On Your Computer Screen
“Our clients want to overcome a frustrating obstacle in their business plans, or are seeking to expand their operations, ” said Vuk of Quantox. “They may want to refresh the look and feel of a website to be in line with the best converting designs currently trending, or they may want to improve the efficiency of their sales funnel with a simpler, more obvious path to making purchases.These are time sensitive tasks that can’t be done by moody or overly sensitive artists. When our clients contact us, our goal is to earn them more money with clean, effective and entertaining designs that improve retention without any unnecessary expenses. Every designer who works at Quantox is great at that, regardless of whether they work well with oil paints and marble chisels or not…”
How Design Portfolio May Be Misleading?
Many business owners are lulled into a false sense of confidence when they are shown the portfolio of an amateur designer who has made a few outstanding pieces of art in the past. Keep in mind, that portfolio likely took them years to create, was probably done when their mood inspired them, and each item in that portfolio may have earned zero dollars for any client no matter how nice it looked.
“When I start to work on the UI/UX of a website, I’m not looking at it while pretending to be Michelangelo,” said Milan, Lead Designer for Quantox. “What I’m doing is putting myself in the mindset of being your potential customer or recurring member. My goal is to increase the number of signups your site brings in, to keep your existing members recurring and present your content in ways that have the best impact on the financial health of your company. If I feel like drawing for fun, I can do that during my lunch hour or on the weekends, professional design isn’t about fun and whimsy, it’s about earning dollars, euros and the trust of your consumers.”
State-of-the-art Digital Design is Found in Quantox!
We look forward to having the opportunity to show you why our design team wins awards from business communities and appreciation from the CEOs, even if it isn’t likely to ever adorn the walls of a famous museum (unless that museum is trying to improve revenue from its ticket sales). Quantox Technology provides free price quotes for design work and can also fully integrate any of the other back-end services your company needs to provide you with a top quality fully-functional digital property faster and better than you ever expected. Let’s Talk about your project!
WHAT IS THE VALUE OF THE CUSTOMER? FIND OUT MANDATORY.
Many companies deliver products, services or business solutions. But customers are not interested in them. Today`s Customers are more demanding, they want to participate in creating solutions for them, want customized solutions. But, then, if they don`t want products, services, solutions, what are they interested in?
Value!
Value? What is the Value? And, who defines the Value?
Value is that for what a Customer is willing to pay, something valuable to him. When defining the Value, it is very important to start and watch from the Customer`s point of view, from the Customer`s perspective.
That can be a significant problem in many situations- misunderstanding the notion of the Customer`s perspective or a way to be on the Customer`s point of view, in order to understand Customers` needs, requirements, wishes, expectations in the best way. In an intuitive way, many consider Requirement and Customer`s Value as synonyms. But, it is very important to understand that for every Requirement we will have or should have defined Value. Just imagine that you were hired by someone for painting some room in green color.
That is a Customer`s Requirement - the room to be painted. But, Value for him will be that those walls are clearly green, without any accessorizing. If you paint that room just based on his Requirement, maybe you will find adding other colors or details as nicer, better, more interesting. For example, you will probably put some wall in dark red, because of contrast; on some another, you will add a picture of a flower, Sun, or similar.
And, what then? The situation is quite simple - Customer is right. So, what will you do next? Customer will certainly expect to deliver him what required- a green room. For you that means additional work, rework, spending time and materials, delaying next planned or agreed assignments… that means losing possible business opportunities and money. Terrible!
So, is Customer always right?
If we start with an idea that Customer is always right, we will definitely have a problem. Thus, let`s say that the Customer is right for that what is specified, agreed.
Oh, that is a step ahead. Now, we have to make that specification with the Customer, actually to come together to an agreement about Customer`s needs, expectations, wishes… That definitely doesn`t mean just to hear and write down his requirements but to do your best to understand and find out what actually for the Customer represents Value, what is significant for him. Ever you said “I suppose…” you had already made a mistake and had more possibility of project failure and conflicts with Customer, Team, Managers, etc. Instead, to start do everything to avoid such situations, doing all activities that will help you to find out and understand Customer`s requirements, but Values that he considers, as well.
How to find out as much as possible?
There are many ways - actively listen to your Customer, try to understand him, as many questions, include relevant team members, draw, make some models or mock-ups, make a wireframe, give them some predefined questionnaire... do everything you have. There are many situations when Customers actually don't know what they really want or need.
In some situations, they know, but don't formulate that completely. Therefore, responsibility for defining Requirements and Values is yours. Responsibility and interest. Yes, that sounds demanding, but it is such- you have to provide them all necessary help because such you will help yourself. You have to be a very good listener, an Active Listener, in order to understand what Customer's idea is, what he wants. Additionally, you have to be a Facilitator, to help Customer to state all his ideas. Also, an Investigator, as you have to research, investigate Customers minds and needs.
That what you are doing creates the value for the company, eliminates wastes, saves time, resources and money, makes a strong base for next processes, improves quality, but increases Customer's trust and satisfaction, as well as a reputation of your company.
Enough, isn't it? Go and find out what the Value is. Just deliver Value.
What if we invest in people and they leave?
As the saying goes, Quantox only hires the best, so if you can work here we already know you could easily get a job anywhere else as well.
That’s the nature of hiring top-tier professionals whose skills are envied by competitors. Keeping our team happy while encouraging the right kind of corporate culture is what we do best. After all, a web services company is only as good as the people who work to build it, and it can only succeed when everyone shares the same vision, with a common purpose fueled by a real passion for perfection.
“This year’s racing event was terrific, high performance,” said Vladimir, VP of Quantox. “Yes, it was fun and exciting to get the whole team burning up the high-performance track in cars with a trophy on the line… but in a larger sense, it was also exactly the right message for everyone who works at Quantox to take to heart.”
Winning on the racetrack isn’t about guessing or long wasteful thought processes that leave you meandering around the track as competitors pass you by. To reach the checkered flag first, you need to be efficient, smart, quick, adaptive and focused – which are all traits we put at a premium when hiring new team members for careers at Quantox!
Quantox Racing Is Team Building And An Efficiency Lesson
“The winner finds the right line to travel around the track, one that is the least congested by traffic, taking the shortest path from point A to B, and then defends that advantage by perfecting all the angles to stay ahead of everyone else, ” said Vladimir with a smile. “Adapting to the changing behavior of the other drivers, focusing on the goal without distractions from spectators on the sidelines or other racers, and always looking for a way to save time without compromising on the end results. If you can do it on the track you have the right mentality to do it in the office. At Quantox we compete to win because a good effort is ok in school, but in business, the best player is the one who consistently takes home the trophy.”
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If you have what it takes to compete the carting winner Milos at the next Quantox team building adventure and relish the opportunity to work with a team that is always hungry for new knowledge, contact us and let’s find a fit for you on the team!
Quantox Is The Easy Solution For Fixing Spooky Code
Holidays are times when most of the bugs in code come to the surface. Our dedicated team of exterminators fights them using best practices
As everyone prepares for Halloween and you start noticing all the ghouls, ghosts and goblins in your neighborhood, you are probably already thinking none of them are really that scary compared to the spooky feeling you get from poor code written by unreliable programmers, which we wrote about here. Here is how Quantox drives a wooden stake through the heart of bad code, along with the details of a new treat we are offering you this holiday season!
The Worst Of Them All
Code Ghosts:
Optimize your code and don't let Code ghosts surprise you on holidays
Bad code hides in your backend like a Ghost waiting to jump out and shout BOO when you least expect it! Your systems may seem to work correctly, but is everything tracking properly, are any resources being wasted and it is you really sure it isn’t all about to fail when you add a new plugin or feature for your end users? Quantox can review your existing architecture, or streamline your software line by line if needed to minify the source, enhance load speeds and remove all doubt about the quality of your network.
Code Ghouls:
Not rich enough to have cheap codebase
Nothing is more ghoulish than ransom schemes and backdoor access unethically installed by a fly-by-night coder you never should have hired in the first place. Security always starts internally, with good solid code written by a reputable firm that has a long track record working with known brands and caring for their infrastructure. When you work with Quantox, we supply plenty of references and testimonials from people you already know and trust. If you are nervous a ghoul may have already compromised your code security, contact us right away to discuss the many ways we can clean up your code and establish meaningful backup procedures to chop off that ghoul’s head before he ever gets close to anything of value!
Code Goblins:
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Incompetent developers are developing your site, why?
They don’t really mean any harm; they’re just a horde of completely incompetent monsters that run around claiming to be professionals. Did you try to save a few pennies by paying a goblin to pretend to do a good job when you could have hired Quantox and actually gotten great code instead? Relax, we aren’t mad, we're ready to fix whatever they left unfinished. Sometimes we can make use of their failed attempt, but more often we can write fresh code that gets the job done even faster and better than you ever expected. Hire us when you want to stop hiring goblins and start working with a team of real experts.
Trick or Treat?
At Quantox we don't believe in tricks. There isn’t one simple trick to make you trillions of dollars and clickbait doesn’t work when talking to business owners. What does work is focusing on providing honest, the quality code in a professional manner and that's what makes working with Quantox a treat! To make your Halloween even sweeter, we will add some extra to your goody bag that, on any work from a new client who needs help fixing the mess other companies have already made. We know it sucks to have to re-do something you thought was already taken care of, and that will never happen once you start working with Quantox, so this first time you want to get away from the monsters to step into the light with Quantox.com, we’re ready to help you at even lower price than usual.
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Have a happy and safe Halloween!- From Everyone At Quantox.com
The traditional spring CS 2 tournament is here!
Serbian IT companies will unite on April 20-21 for the charity tournament.
Previous years were marked by playing for Serbian maternity hospitals, and the IT community did an outstanding job. Generous donations were distributed to hospitals in Pirot and Priboj. In 2024, companies will come together for a new cause - Serbian forests and the Quantox Foundation users.
Companies can register up to 3 teams and contribute financial funds to the common fund. Just like in previous years, Quantox is kickstarting with a donation of one million dinars.
The seedlings transplantation will be organized in collaboration with Zvezdine igre, aiming to achieve a noble mission - one million new trees in Serbia within the next 7 years.
We anticipate the HIT CS 2 crew to expand this year with new companies and teams that will compete, enjoy the game, and once again showcase that the greatest victory is Humanity.
Register your team by April 18th.
For team registration and more details, visit: https://hitturnir.com/
It's time to continue to play even harder!
Quantox team is set to attend the Money Motion 2024 conference to explore new opportunities in fintech and blockchain.
Money Motion 2024, taking place on March 21 and 22 in Zagreb, promises to be the pulse of FinTech innovation. Attendees can expect the latest updates, groundbreaking insights, and exclusive interviews covering finance, payments, crypto, and technology.
This conference presents an excellent opportunity to delve into the present landscape of payment methods and investment diversification, while also gaining insights into projected future customer expectations.
Q crew, led by Nemanja Lazić (CBO) and Ivan Ćirić (CTO) will be in Zagreb to network, share expertise in the FinTech field, and offer top-notch software solutions.
Location: Zagreb Fair, Avenija Dubrovnik 15
See you in Croatia!
Our next stop is Las Vegas, a go-to destination for the latest technology and innovations!
The Acumatica Summit 2024, is scheduled from Sunday, January 28, to Wednesday, January 31. This four-day event offers a prime platform for networking, learning, and training. Attendees can expect visionary mainstage keynotes, informative breakout sessions, and inspiring customer stories that highlight the latest industry-defining innovations and trends.
Acumatica Summit is the perfect destination for connecting with experts, discovering cutting-edge technology, and fostering business growth.
Our Q team - CEO Filip Karaičić and Head of Managed Services Dušan Milojević, will be on the spot participating in interactive sessions and offering high-quality software solutions and unique digital experiences.
Location: The Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas
Looking forward to meeting you in Las Vegas!
The return of Miljan Simonović to our company marks not only the comeback of an experienced professional but also the continuation of an exceptionally fruitful collaboration. During the past period, Miljan has demonstrated his qualities and dedication, and we have been pleased to follow his professional development. We maintained contact, waiting for the right opportunity to embark on a shared journey towards an even more successful future.
Miljan's return to the role of a Project Manager enables him to, step by step, realize his professional ambitions. We continue to build our story together, with full confidence in Miljan's ability to achieve outstanding results.
How do you view your previous experience with Quantox, and can you share some details about your start with the company?
My first encounter with Quantox was during my studies when I started as a junior Project Manager. Before that, I was active in the nonprofit sector, organizing events and small projects. So, Quantox marked the beginning of my corporate career. I worked on numerous projects, learned, tried new things, and developed myself. Despite the later challenges of the pandemic and uncertainty, Quantox is a company that truly cares about its employees and made an effort to ensure that challenges were not felt, and teams adapted well to remote work.
How do you believe the time initially spent with us prepared you for your current career?
Regarding my initial experience with Quantox, I would highlight two things. Firstly, the excellent mentorship I received. I believe that at the beginning of one's career, having a good mentor is crucial. They provide support for learning and development while also assigning real and challenging tasks that help gain experience – something I definitely had at Quantox. Secondly, the diversity of projects. Working in the outsourcing world allows constant learning through different projects and working with different clients. Each new project is a unique story, a new idea to be realized, and new challenges to overcome – each new experience contributes to making future work easier.
Do you believe this is the right moment for your second experience at Quantox, and why?
Absolutely! In the past period, I have matured and gained a lot of experience, working with startups, smaller companies, and even corporations like IBM. Now is the right time to leverage that experience and take project management to a higher level. Quantox has also matured significantly, working on internal organization, growth, and strategic expansion. Despite industry challenges, there's no better way to progress than by solving problems and facing challenges.
Have there been any changes in your professional journey in the past?
The core of my career has always been communication with people and working on various activities. The type of projects has changed, ranging from in-house product development to outsourcing projects and improving internal processes. Industries have also changed – from education to healthcare, cloud services, and blockchain. However, my role as a Project Manager has remained consistent, helping teams develop outstanding products.
In which areas do you think your previous experience will bring the most value to the PM team?
Primarily, in improving organization and processes. I've had the opportunity to work with numerous startups and scale-ups in establishing PM teams, creating custom PM frameworks, and structuring internal processes. Quantox has made significant progress in internal organization since my first time here when there were around 200 employees, so I see room for further improvement and stability to support the company's continued growth. Of course, my primary focus is on project delivery, and my previous experience in different industries will make it easier to work at Quantox, where each project is innovative in its own way, depending on the industry, technologies, and the client's imagination.
What do you think are the biggest challenges for project managers in the industry today?
As a global challenge that has been widely discussed recently, I would mention remote work. It's much easier to work with a team that's in the same room because co-location facilitates effective communication, team building, and problem-solving.
The pandemic has brought a new normal – distributed teams and remote work, but the post-COVID era is trying to reintroduce office work through hybrid models. It's up to project managers to find the best solution for their projects and teams. Additionally, there are constant industry changes, a constant influx of new methodologies, frameworks, and tools – all of which need to be followed to stay up-to-date and deliver the best results.
What is your primary motivation and inspiration in business - what keeps you going?
Client satisfaction and team fulfillment. Although project managers don't create tangible value by writing code or creating content, enabling smooth work, leading teams, and solving problems are also crucial for a successful project. The feeling within the team when a project is completed and delivered, whether regularly through sprints or in phases, is highly motivating. When all of that is delivered to the client, client satisfaction is another motivator to continue delivering quality work.
New York is the place to be when it comes to attending one-of-a-kind affiliate marketing events!
Affiliate Summit East is a conference where more than 3500 advertisers, e-commerce sellers, publishers, and tech suppliers will gather from July 31 - August 1, to create partnerships and grow their businesses.
ASE has been rated in the top 5% of events in the world and its Meet Market has a special “speed networking” setup style for the most efficient way to build partnerships.
Quantox team will be in New York to share the experience, strategies, tips, and tactics with other experts in the industry. As a leading software development company, we will be there for all attendees interested in innovative software solutions and unique digital experiences.
Visit our booth No.1609 and meet the Q crew - Vuk Popović / Founder, Filip Karaičić / CEO, Danijel Petrović / COO, and Marko Ristanović / Resource Manager.
Location: New York Marriott Marquis Times Square
See you in the Big Apple!
Quantox ekipu i ovog leta očekuje neobičan i jedinstveni timbilding. Čačak je ove godine imenovan za prestonicu kulture, a mi se okupljamo upravo tu gde je pre 17 godina počela Quantox priča.
Već osmu godinu za redom, Čačak je domaćin festivala Dani urbane kulture u sklopu kog muralisti iz zemlje i sveta oslikavaju prepoznatljive građevine ovog grada. Ove godine će, uz pomoć lokalnih street art umetnika, jedan od murala biti posvećen Quantox-u.
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Prirodne lepote Ovčarsko-kablarske klisure su nadaleko poznate, a mi smo iskoristili posetu ovim krajevima da oformimo i budemo deo jednog novog i autentičnog spektakla, a to je - Moravska Quantox regata. Sa uigranim timom ekipe Discover Serbia osmislili smo nezaboravnu plovnu avanturu klisurom.
Katamaran, čamac ili sub-daska - izbor je u potpunosti naš! Quantox tim ima slobodu da izabere kako će doživeti magičnu Zapadnu Moravu.
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Ove godine smo hteli nešto drugačije. Zato smo rešili da probamo nešto nesvakidašnje - Quantox će biti partner lokalnog muzičkog festivala - Uzlet Fest - u sklopu kog ćemo imati i naš Quantox Electro Stage.
U okviru samog stejdža nalaziće se i chill out zona, kao i Barbot 2.0 - unapređeni robot koji pravi koktele za sve posetioce. Istovremeno, a u duhu Quantox-a, radimo i na podizanju svesti o ekologiji i očuvanju životne sredine. Dok Barbot priprema piće, svako ko donese 5 praznih limenki ili plastičnih čaša dobija besplatan koktel - jer Svaka Limenka Se Računa.
Mnogobrojni specijaliteti, kultura, istorija i zanimljive destinacije nas čekaju - sve što Čačak ima da ponudi ovaj vikend je namenjeno upravo nama!
Nova avantura za stvaranje uspomena uskoro kreće!
Affiliate World Conference is a place where the industry’s brightest minds absorb mastermind-level content on stage!
The world’s top affiliate marketers and e-commerce entrepreneurs will meet in Barcelona from the 12th to the 13th of July, and represent actionable insights, data-driven knowledge and innovative ideas.
As a leading software development company, with a wide range of services, Quantox will be on the spot, offering quality software solutions and outstanding digital experience to more than 5000 attendees. Drop by our booth C36 and meet the Quantox crew - Filip Karaičić / CEO, Danijel Petrović / COO, Petar Slović / CINO and Marko Ristanović / Resource Manager.
Can you think of a better way to network, interact and look for potential collaboration?
Location: Fira de Barcelona, Spain, Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, s/n
Booth: C36
We are thrilled to meet you in Spain!
Adriatic Valley is a tech community currently located in Banja Luka.
With the aim of professional networking and career development within the IT industry, this community organizes various events such as panel discussions, meetups, and workshops.
Adriatic’s upcoming event is a C-level panel #2, in Belgrade. Quantox will be there, with our founder Vuk Popović. The main topic is ChatGPT vs The Future of Software Engineering, and all the participants will share their thoughts about the influence of ChatGPT on this industry.
The panel will be on June 29 @ Dorćol Platz, starting at 6 PM. If you want to attend, you can register here.
Looking forward to listening, sharing experiences, and meeting great people!
Quantox Technology se priključuje misiji prikupljanja novčanih sredstava u okviru donatorske večeri koju organizuje humanitana organizacija “Srbi za Srbe”.
Donatorsko veče biće održano 20. juna u hotelu Royal Residence u Čačku sa ciljem pomoći porodici Bešanski, kao i Narodnoj kuhinji na Kosovu i Metohiji.
Domaćin dogadjaja biće proslavljeni košarkaš Srbije Aleksa Avramović, a sve prisutne očekuje bogat program! Cena ulaznice je ujedno i donacija - minimalne vrednosti od 100 eura po osobi. Pozivamo sve zainteresovane da učestvuju u sakupljanju 50.000 eura i doprinesu ovim humanim ciljevima.
Humanitarna organizacija “Srbi za Srbe” u proteklih 18 godina prikupila je više od 11 miliona evra i pomogla više od 3 hiljade porodica.
Pridružite se akciji i podržite one kojima je pomoć najpotrebnija!
Prijave za donorsko veče poslati na e-mail adresu: donatorskovece@srbizasrbe.org
Više informacija je dostupno putem linka: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dCaiaLw3YY4K7l81y4nIeEzoDfIsp2Or
AW Summit at Bucharest is a merge of learning, innovation and networking!
More than 300 companies from different industries and from 80 countries will meet in Bucharest from 7th to 9th of May with the common goal to network, learn and share their practice.
As the largest European hub for affiliate marketers, digital companies, monetization platforms, entrepreneurs, content creators and social media specialists - the AW Summit conference gathers all those who are experienced in their business fields, willing to exchange ideas and build new business relations.
With excellent keynote speeches, workshops, expo, and networking events, we are proud to be part of such a event with Quantox C level crew - Vuk Popović/ Founder, Filip Karaičić/ CEO, Danijel Petrović/ COO and Marko Ristanović/ Resource Manager.
As a leading software development company with a diverse team of tech professionals, we are creating top-notch software solutions and offer all-around IT support.
Location: Piața Presei Libere 3-5, Bucharest
Booth#: 2
We are waiting to meet you in person in Bucharest and discuss the latest IT topics and possible ways of successful collaboration!
Quantox supports one of the oldest sports events in Serbia!
Just like in 2022, Quantox continues to support one of the oldest sports and recreational events that promotes healthy life and good habits for 46 years - the Fruška Gora Trail!
The oldest mountain and ultra-running marathon in Europe this year will be held on 22nd and 23rd of April.
What does the Fruška Gora Trail stand for?
Quality time in nature and nurturing health habits!
Through 14 tracks of different lengths and height differences, the Fruška Gora Trail offers the chance to to experience all the beauty of the Fruška Gora National Park, as a recreationalist or as a experienced professional trail runner.
https://www.fruskogorski-maraton.com/en/marathon-trails/
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When does Fruška Gora Trail start?
The official opening of the event is scheduled from 08:45 to 08:55 on the 22nd of April, and at 9:00 - the 46th Fruška Gora Trail will officially begin!
Sunday, April 23 from 11 am, is reserved for the youngest! Only children of preschool age accompanied by parents or other authorized adults can participate in the Path of Joy and Pleasure.
During a hiking tour or competitive race, all participants can feel the natural beauty of Fruška Gora - forests, streams, waterfalls, fresh air - but also, this is an opportunity to get to know the cultural and historical heritage. Along the marathon paths, you can see numerous Serbian medieval monasteries - Grgeteg (XV c.), Staro Hopovo (XVI c.), Novo Hopovo (XIV c.), Jazak (XVI c.), Bešenovo (VIII c.) Fruška Gora hamlets and tourist facilities.
Do not miss the unique opportunity to spend this weekend actively in nature!
After running kilometers and successfully completing the race - we are waiting for you to take a break in the Quantox Chill Out zone!
See you on the Fruška Gora!
QUANTOX IT League is the first sports competition of this type in Serbia!
A motivation to enable people in this industry to play sports and connect - resulted in a project which is unique and new in our country.
So far, 5 seasons of the Quantox IT League and 4 seasons of the Summer League have been played in over 800 matches and with a common goal - good fun, quality games, and an opportunity to meet and connect with colleagues from the industry.
With Luka Bulatović, the director of the IT League, we discussed the idea of gathering IT companies in one place through a sport and the advantages this kind of competition provides and promotes.
The Quantox IT league was formed 6 years ago. What was the initial motive behind the establishment of the corporate basketball league and has the main idea changed to this day?
Six years ago, we gathered at the basketball court where we played basketball once a week. Back then we were teammates on the court, and today, we are the organizers of the Quantox IT League. We moved from the court to the offices and thought about how to connect with other IT professionals and set a new standard that the IT world deserves.
We are aware of the fact that it is very difficult to find free time for physical activity, but when you have a team that motivates you - then basketball training and games become an immense pleasure.
To this day, the same idea remains and we are proud of the entire organizational team as well as all the companies that have trusted us and have been participating for years.
What is the main vision of the Quantox IT League and where do you see it in the coming years?
The idea for this project arose as a desire to present the entire competition in a different light. Our mission is to create an inspiring, creative, and positive environment that encourages unhindered freedom of expression through sports. The club's vision is for people from the IT sector to play sports and meet new colleagues from the profession and also raise their work to an even higher level through the Quantox IT League.
For now, the League gathers only basketball players, but we plan to expand this project to other popular sports. The biggest challenge is to attract more companies that will be part of the league, and we plan to do that with constant improvement of conditions and through introducing novelties.
More than 50 IT companies and about 1500 players have gone through the IT League. What are the key impressions of the competition?
We are proud of the numbers that show us that we worked hard all these years to reach the 6th season and 32 teams. During this competition, some of the teams improved their game thanks to the good organization within the team and a large number of training sessions.
The reasons for participating in the Quantox IT League differ, from recreation, socializing with colleagues, and strengthening team spirit. Furthermore, one of the main competitive motives is raising the trophy at the end of the competition. And yet, above all these, the most interesting part for the participants is the "third half", when they stay after the game and hang out.
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What do the companies that are part of the league see as the biggest benefit?
The Quantox IT League offers companies the opportunity for their people to spend quality time participating in a sport & recreational competition with their team. This way, they improve both their physical and mental health. This is one of the ways for colleagues to get closer to each other, get to know each other better, and spend quality time outside the office together, in a different environment. Further benefits are that, over time, members begin to understand each other better, develop better relationships and have more open communication.
What is the main drive of people who are part of the IT League?
Winning and losing are integral parts of every game. Every team has ups and downs. What drives them are the good results they achieve in matches. Another major motivator is the fans who are there to encourage and cheer for their favorites in the stands!
We believe that the conditions in our league are at the highest level in the country, but we can do even better. The real challenge is to overcome yourself, to do something new. Challenges are what actually drives us!
The IT League has recently gathered 32 basketball teams and organized an humanitarian All-Star event for the treatment of four-year-old Helena Živković from Čačak, who suffers from autism. Hardware and Software teams competed to help little Helena, and collected 126,900 dinars from ticket sales. This is just one of the many ways in which this kind of sports competition contributes to individuals and communities when needed.
The fifth season of the Summer IT League is beginning soon, and registrations start on the 17th of April.
See you there as we continue to strengthen the IT community through team spirit together!
How to connect artificial intelligence and shooting stars?
Well, you can find the answers to these questions from our Dušan Pavlović, Data Scientist in Quantox Technology, who will give a lecture PER DATA AD ASTRA on 23th of March at the Geekstone Meet-Up Event.
Dušan will demonstrate such a connection and talk about how computer vision, deep learning, and research on meteors - shooting stars - overlap.
One of the topics is how relatively easily you can apply your knowledge of neural networks to solve the problem of automatic detection of meteors in astronomic data made by radio detectors. This problem is one of the most complex ones in this field and our understanding of different problems in the Solar System depends on it.
As someone who studied astrophysics, being an author and the host of the science podcast "Radio Galaxy '' while engaged in the physics of meteors and meteorite astronomy for years, Dušan will show one of the examples of how to apply Data Science to scientific data!
The lecture will be held in Serbian and the entrance is free!
Thursday, March 23, 2023
6:00 - 8.00 PM
Science and Technology Park
Fruškogorska 1, Novi Sad
Save the date and welcome to the World of Data!
Register at the link
https://www.meetup.com/geekstone/events/292131441/?isFirstPublish=true
The traditional spring CS:GO tournament is upon us!
Serbian IT companies will gather from the 3rd to the 6th of April at the CS:GO Vol.4 charity tournament.
Motivated by the important topic and achieved results from the previous year,
we decided to stay with the same goal - in 2023 the IT community will be playing for Serbian maternity hospitals and better conditions for the youngest and their mothers!
Companies can register up to 3 teams and donate the financial funds to the common fund. As in previous years, the start for one million dinars is provided by Quantox.
After the closing of applications, by public voting and filling out an anonymous survey, we will together decide which maternity hospital we are helping this year!
We hope that the HIT CS:GO crew will expand this year with new companies and teams that will compete, have a great time and show that the greatest victory is humanity.
Register your team by the 31st of March.
Link for team registration and more information: https://hitturnir.com/
It's time to play even harder!
As one of the fastest developing industries, the mobile phone industry has brought us many innovations in the past decade, and software solutions capable of changing all aspects of our lives. Today, almost everything can be done through or on a smartphone, leading to the rise of mobile apps as a crucial part of our day-to-day lives. With the accessibility and connectivity that comes with our phones, it's clear to understand why having a mobile app is a smart business move. A business can offer convenience and rapidity to their users through their mobile app, catering to consumers via phones and reaching a broader scope of their target audience.
However, not many business owners know how to build a mobile app, so they are usually looking to hire a good and reliable software and app development company to build one that will ensure their brand's success. And with so many service providers, there's bound to be some stress over choosing the right app development company. So, to help you find the perfect app developing partner, we've presented a few important points you need to follow and shed some light on mobile app development companies and their services.
What do Mobile App Development Companies Do?
A mobile app development company is an agency specializing in designing and building apps and software solutions for all types of businesses and, more importantly, for various app development platforms and devices. Their development team can build any kind of app for mobile devices, smart devices, web, wearable technologies, smart TVs, tablets, and much more.
Their work includes programming the apps and creating an app concept, databases, admin panels, and APIs. Also, they'll be in charge of testing your mobile app, launching it on various app stores, and performing regular maintenance. But more importantly, a mobile app development company will take on the task of creating a design unique to your business brand and focus on giving the best user experience possible. This will allow your brand's voice and vision to come to life, reach your target audience faster and stand out from the competition with its functionality and consistency.
How to Choose the Best Mobile App Development Company?
Your business will benefit the most if you manage to find a company with extensive experience, proven performance, and knowledge of the latest technology and industry trends and business skills. Here's what you need to do in order to snatch a great app developing partner:
#1 Define Your App Development Needs
Before you even start thinking about searching for a mobile development company, you need to sketch your business app goals and needs. For example, are you a retailer and need an eCommerce mobile app? Do you offer content rather than goods? The answers to these questions will impact the technology and app development tools needed to create your mobile business app. Therefore, it would help if you had your app development needs laid out before you take that initial consultation with an app development company of your choosing because it's up to you to translate those needs to them and their developers in order for them to do their job well. If you fail to communicate what your mobile business app is all about, the values it should bring, and the problems it should solve for your users, you'll make it impossible for the development team to build a wholesome and effective app.
#2 Do Your Research: Check Out The Company's Portfolio
Checking a company's portfolio has never been easier. Today, most app development companies present their portfolio online and are happy to advertise their projects. Once you have your list of companies, go online and search for the projects they were involved with. You'll gain a clear sense of their technical expertise and industry domain. You can always ask them to show you examples of projects they've worked on similar to yours to gain insight into their experience. This will help you know whether the company is proficient at handling projects like yours and what their results were.
#3 Ask For References And Read Online Reviews
Testimonials and reviews are one of the most valuable clues you can find and learn more about the company's reputation. Happy clients and diversity in clients are clear signs you've found a great app development company. Likewise, people dissatisfied with the service and product are more likely to share their experience in an online review. This will allow you to determine the company's flaws, whether it was a one-time mistake or something that the company has had issues with for a while now. Now, thanks to the reviews, you know which companies you need to stay away from.
#4 Ask The Right Questions Before Hiring
The more questions you ask, the more you know about what awaits you when you start working with an app dev company. However, you should always ask those most important questions rather than being hung up on some minor details. Make sure you see the example of their previous projects, learn all you can about the cost of their service and hidden expenses (if any), and their maintenance and support services. Learn as much as you can about the services they offer and which part of the mobile app development they'll be in charge off. For example, most companies provide UI and UX services, but some don't. On the other hand, some companies may include developing a marketing strategy or giving you a complete market analysis of their price. Always clarify what you're getting for the cost of their service.
Here are some questions you need to ask your app development company:
- What is their Unique Selling Proposition (USP)?
- How much will the app cost?
- How long will it take to build the app?
- Should you build an Android or iOS app, and can they build both if needed?
- Who will manage the project and how?
- How will they test the app?
- Will they submit the app to the Stores?
- Can they refer you to a client in your sector?
- Do they offer maintenance and support services?
- Are they willing to sign the NDA (Non-disclosure) agreement?
- How can they handle your security concerns?
- How do they specify the code ownership?
- What is their approach to design?
- How many developers will be available for your project?
#5 Keep Communication Open Throughout The Entire Process
A company that does not offer feedback regularly is not really a company you'll want to work with. However, the more experienced app development companies will make an effort to include you in the app development process by giving you at least a weekly report on the mobile app dev process. They'll also notify you of any changes, issues, or setbacks that may impact your business app's price or timeline. This type of transparency and honesty on their part means you have chosen an app company you can trust. Look for a company that will give you at least a weekly update and keeps you posted throughout the whole development process. Don't be alarmed if the company is notifying you of issues and problems they've encountered while developing your app- this is an honest approach and a good communication practice on their part. With a company like that, you'll be sure there will be full transparency in work and that they're not trying to cover up their mistakes.
Why You Should Trust Quantox As Your App Development Agency?
By being passionate and creative and collecting the best talents from the industry, Quantox became an award-winning mobile app development company. With an objective to provide top-quality app development services bespoke to our client's requirements and exceptional communication, we've become known as a leading mobile app development company in 7 different countries and one worth trusting in. If you need an expert mobile app development company that caters to your brand's needs, Quantox is happy to help you. Let's Talk!
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Following the COVID-19 pandemic, it became clear exactly how much we can, and we do rely on technology to help us in our day-to-day life. The mobile application market has been burning since the first lock-down and in 2020 it was worth $318 billion. According to Statista, the mobile app market is expected to climb to $613 by 2025- a growth promising many opportunities for mobile software developers to build and deliver extraordinary mobile applications. This is why mobile apps are considered a smart business move in 2022.
With the technology advancements, consumer demands, and many other factors, mobile app trends are on the rise, but also hard to keep up with. Staying up to date with the latest mobile app trends is the most vital thing for businesses that want to leverage mobile apps to boost user interaction, retention, and increase sales. Furthermore, with the rise of mobile application trends, it becomes clear why investing in an app is a smart business move, one every business needs to consider.
What are the Application Development Industry Trends in 2022?
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Armed with the tools for app development that will help you dominate your market, following these app development trends can be a game-changer for your company and your business mobile app.
- 5G
Where once 5G was just an idea in the making, now it has become an industry standard. With 5G everything we do on our phones from this year on will be faster and more efficient. While some application development trends end up being just a one-year trend, 5G will change the way mobile apps are being built. With so many advantages of the 5G coming with every new device, developers have more opportunities to create faster, more efficient, and innovative apps.
Furthermore, it will be easier for businesses to move to 5G in 2022 because many mobile operators stated they will dedicate as much as 80% of their profit to building 5G networks until 2025, according to GMSA Mobile Economy 2021 Report. Also, 5G technology may pave the way for Open-Ran, an open radio access network, which is an industry-wide standard for RAN interfaces that support the exchange of information between vendors' equipment.
- Mobile Commerce
Another thing the COVID-19 pandemic changed significantly is the way people go shopping. With the restrictions and lockdowns, people globally had to rely on the online eCommerce sector. To stay afloat, many businesses and retailers relied on mobile apps to earn profit during the crisis. And it worked. Not only that, but mobile apps during the pandemic also provided a much-needed sense of normality to all people by allowing them to shop for groceries, clothes, and other essentials.
Now, however, businesses are facing much larger competition and the only way to come out on top is to leverage an eCommerce business app.
Not only is an eCommerce app easy to use and gives easy access to products and services to its users, but it's also a great marketing tool. By using mCommerce platforms as a marketing channel, you directly connect to the end-users. Now, all it takes is a few push notifications of the latest deal, or a newsfeed informing them about the new offer, and you'll have better chances of reaching your target customers. Furthermore, if they decide to purchase your service or a product, this type of app will offer faster transactions for them, and they can get what they want in a shorter amount of time.
Mobile eCommerce can also increase in-store sales. Your users may use your mobile eCommerce app to check for product availability, pricing options, and reviews. By the time they come to the store, they've already decided to purchase your product.
- Blockchain
One of the biggest concerns of mobile app users is the misuse of their personal data. Blockchain technology trends can solve this issue because it provides decentralized databases. So, those mobile apps that use blockchain technology for security purposes become end-to-end encrypted. This means no person or company has the rights to the data or to modify the data. E-banking systems and e-wallets use blockchain technology for safer digital transactions and knowing how to find an app development company you can trust is imperative if you want to build this type of mobile application.
Keeping duplicate records and third-party validations can make any system vulnerable to fraud and cyberattacks. Blockchain is a members-only network, meaning you'll be receiving timely and accurate data, which can be shared only with those to whom you specifically granted access. As all transactions are recorded permanently, they are immutable, and not even a system administrator can delete them. And lastly, every transaction can be sped up with something called a smart contract- a set of rules which is stored on the blockchain and can be executed automatically. So, when it comes to security, blockchain is guaranteed to give you that and then some.
- Augmented Reality Technology
All the latest mobile app development trends include AR as a way to give a personalized experience to the end-user. Sellers and retailers can use AR to showcase their products in a more realistic way and even give their customers an option to try on clothes virtually before making a purchase.
However, AR is not just a great trend to follow for retailers. Google Maps has something called ''Live View'‘; a feature created with the help of augmented reality technology. It lets you see the route in real-time on real-world images. We also must mention Pokémon Go which paved the way for AR in mobile app development with its unique and revolutionary way of using AR to engage its users.
Out of all trends, AR offers the most unique digital experience to the users. The best thing about it- your users don't need any special platform, hardware, or software to enjoy it. AR was first labeled as a gaming and entertainment technology, but there are so many examples of AR being used by businesses to increase user engagement. Those are the businesses that also managed to stand out from the crowd and cast a shadow on their competition by using AR to its full capacity. With AR they were able to come up with more creative campaigns that increased their position in the market.
- Wearable Technology
No matter how convenient and easy mobiles are and how they've absolutely minimized the user's effort needed to handle one, we still need to use at least one hand for them. Driving with the phone has even become punishable by law since mobile phones prove to be a distraction during rides.
This is the reason why wearables have gained such popularity and the industry has been growing more each year. Manufacturers and developers today are designing several different versions of smartwatches and smart earbuds and all of them allow their users to take phone calls and navigate their destination while being engaged in another activity. Today, wearables are an industry valued at over $44 billion and one of the top mobile application trends.
Mobile-first Approach in Application Development
Cell phones today are being used more than ever and are embedded in our daily routines. With their busy schedules, people have just a few moments to check for news while waiting for the train or an appointment. All the downtime we have is being used to ''check something online'' and it's no surprise that on average people use their phones as much as 5 hours per day.
The term ''mobile-first'' was coined by Google CEO Eric Schmidt back in 2010 when he first recognized that developing and designing applications for mobiles has great potential. Mobile-first approach was supposed to fix the problem of desktop applications giving a low-quality user experience when switched to mobile, which was always a problem between different app development platforms. However, if the applications were created and designed with the mobile-first approach, prioritizing features and capabilities of this app development platform, developers would get a space where they can be creative about how to engage users.
The ''Mobile-first'' approach is specifically important in design. The mobile-first design means that you start designing a mobile app from the mobile end, which has more restrictions. Once you satisfy the mobile platform criteria you can expand the app's features to create a desktop or a tablet version. This method is also called progressive advancement. However, if the designers decide to do it the other way around, start building the app from an advanced end like a desktop then gradually cut some functions or content to make it compatible with the mobile end, this method is called graceful degradation.
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When it comes to developing software for either a company or an individual, questions like ''How much will this cost'' and ''How much time will this take?'' are inevitable. One of the most important things that a project depends on is the cost of software development.
It's only natural for the clients to wonder whether they can afford software development and if it will be done within the desired timeframe. Most of the sales meetings will revolve around this question. However, many clients often don't realize how many different factors impact the cost of software development because the highly complex estimate process is not transparent to them.
Still, when it comes to everything you need to know about software development in 2022 and all things related to making a good estimate, it's easy to get lost in a sea of information. That's why we decided to try to explain and help you understand this process better. The points we present to you will clarify the difference between Time and Effort and show you additional factors used to come up with a valid software development project estimate.
Average Cost of Software Development
If you are a start-up owner, having a precise estimate of the software development cost can help you plan your budget better. However, if you don’t have a detailed discussion with an IT company about the costs, all you’re going to get are vague answers.
This happens because more than just one factor determines the cost of the software. An app that requires only backend processing is much cheaper than one that’s connected to external systems and involves financial transactions. Still, a project’s complexity level is only one factor.
Other vital factors are the technology and people-hour required to build the software. The consensus online is that software development can cost anywhere from $50,000 to $250,000. If the app can be built in under 700 hours, the cost will be in the lower price range, but if you want the same app to work across all platforms (web, Android, iOS…), the cost will rise to a 6-figure price.
Please take note that the prices listed in this article do not reflect the actual pricing of Quantox Technology but are rather a reflection of an analysis related to the average software development costs in the industry.
Main Factors of Estimating Software Development
The perfect software development cost estimate will consider that we are not living in a perfect world, and circumstances that are out of our control can happen often. Things like staff availability, deployment process, and the time it will take to access the system, or a database will affect the timeline of the project and, therefore, can affect the cost. However, the following factors are the most important to explore if you want to learn how to determine the cost of software development in 2022.
- Platform
Different platforms like Android, Web, and iOS have a different volumes of users, and depending on which platform you’re building your software, you’ll be able to reach a different number of possible users. However, developing a cross-platform app takes means that the cost of software development is going to go up. A cross-platform app is deployable on all platforms with the same codebase. Still, you need an experienced team to save time on building this type of app, and it may not even be the best solution for products that include streaming, graphs, and dashboards.
Your next solution is to build a native app for each platform meaning one codebase for iOS native to this platform, and a different code for Android. However, this solution is also the most expensive one as you’re building two separate applications. You can always do what most start-ups do- focus on one platform until you achieve a certain level of success and expand your budget. After that, you can easily take on the cost of building the same app for all other platforms.
Now you're probably wondering, "But what about the cost of the software development technology?". If you opt for one of these 10 software development trends in 2022, like augmented reality, virtual reality, or blockchain, it may cost you more. However, you're still paying a developer, engineer, or programmer for the job. Most of these technologies do not require a special type of equipment to execute a project successfully- it's the knowledge and effort of the person working on it that's going to cost a little bit extra.
- Type of software project
Software development projects can be divided into the following types starting from the lowest level to the highest:
- Web Development: a custom web-based software development
- Software Integration: the existing software's capability is expanded by adding custom code. Here we include plugins, or packages like Office, data flow manipulation (NetSuite to QuickBooks), and similar.
- Software Modification: large-scale enhancement of the already existing software
- New Software Development: custom development of brand-new software.
Depending on the type of the project, we'll need a different team with a different amount of development effort. Once we have all the facts, we will reach the final estimate by combining this information with the project size analysis and team analysis.
The Size of the Software Project
This step can be a bit trickier because the size of the project sometimes doesn't correspond to its complexity. A large project can sometimes be more straightforward than a small but highly complicated project. Generally, software development projects are divided into small, medium, large, and enterprise.
- Small Software Project: Small software projects are considered those that will involve minor changes like making bug fixes or making minor changes to the user interface. All communication with the client will be them saying, "I want this changed/fixed," followed by "Here is how we changed/fixed it."
- Medium Software Project: In this category, we can include a small mobile application or web interface- anything where we have a single source of data. Medium-sized projects do include more minor tweaks and fixed, but also solutions and integrations. The interaction with the client is not as limited, and you may expect a few sessions or regular weekly check-ins.
- Large Software Projects: Almost everything is included in large-scale software projects: syst4ems integration, databases, security, logging features, framework, thinking hard about maintainability and scalability while creating multi-party applications across all known platforms. The client interaction is often daily, with weekly status calls being made to the higher-level management.
- Enterprise Software Project: Think of a large project and multiply it by a dozen. Enterprise-level projects are almost always built upon an underlying framework. Security, error handling, and logging are much stricter, while data integrity has become vital for these applications. Support systems are built to be "bulletproof" and handle as many as three concurrent faults without the user noticing anything. A great example is an Uber mobile app. In these types of projects, the client and the IT team become one, and their interaction includes daily status reports and calls across teams and divisions and weekly status calls to the higher-level management.
- Size of Development Team
When it comes to the size of the development team on one project, usually, we'll have at least three roles- a Project Manager, a Developer, and a QA Tester. However, depending on the size of the project, these three can expand the scope of their work, and we can have a developer who's also in charge of a testing phase. Larger projects, however, prefer to assign one role to one team member to get the job done.
- Location
Hiring software developers anywhere in the US or Western Europe may overwhelm your budget because their hourly fee averages around $100/hour. The developers based in eastern Europe proved that they could build software applications without compromising the quality and at a much lower rate. Asia can also offer software development professionals at a lower rate, but time zone, language barriers, and cultural differences proved to be a challenge for any type of project.
- Hiring Options
The IT industry allows you to find the best developers in the world to work on your software. You can hire a software developer in three different ways- as a freelancer, within an in-house team, or by outsourcing a development company.
-Freelance Software Developers: While there are a lot of great freelancing platforms where you can find amazing software developers for a low price, there’s practically little to no guarantee that your project will be completed successfully, if at all. There’s also no way for you to control the freelancer and the progress they are making on your project.
-In-house: Having an in-house software developer means hiring the one to work on your project from the comfort of your own office. That way, any issues or bugs can be resolved on the spot. However, the recruitment process can be time-consuming, even with the help of LinkedIn or Glassdoor. You’ll also find that having an in-house software engineer can require more investments in salaries, taxes, and equipment as well. Also, you’ll find out that software developers need a lot of really helpful software development tools to allow them to build and integrate your new software app, and this is something that will also have to come out of your budget.
-Outsourced: Software Development Outsourcing has a much more significant impact on the cost of software development. While developing software in-house does provide a certain amount of security to the client, the cost of outsourcing software development outweighs the additional security by reducing the cost by 40%.
This happens because there's a gap between developed and developing countries like India and Mexico. With outsourcing, you can cut costs and still get a top-notch product. All it takes is a bit more focus on choosing the best software development partner in 2022 to get your project completed.
Our methodology for estimation of Software Development Cost
At Quantox, we recognize that there are no two businesses that are the same, and similarly, the apps and software we create for our clients are all unique. However, to start-up and business clients, knowing the cost of software development is imperative to plan their budget.
Our systematic process allows us to give our clients a precise cost estimate. When you show your interest in working with Quantox Technology, we make sure to schedule a meeting and discuss your idea in detail. We will ask you detailed questions regarding your app or software but also related to your goals and business requirements. You'll receive your cost estimate with an architecture diagram within seven (7) working days.
If you are satisfied with the project cost estimate, we can present a few options to start building your app the best way.
How Quantox Can Help Your Business with Software development
Quantox Technology has been developing tailored software solutions for more than a decade, and we have a track record of creating accurate software development cost estimates. By including the non-technical factors that impact the cost of software development, our clients have a clear picture of what it takes to digitalize their ideas. If you need a software development cost estimate, Quantox Technology will be glad to assist you with it. Let's Talk!
You can learn more about how to estimate the cost of software development in our free eBook “The Ultimate Guide to software development in 2022”. Find out more about the 2022 programming trends and software development tools that can help your business grow.
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Quantox leaders are awarded the "EY Fast Growing Entrepreneur 2021" prize by the global auditing and consulting company Ernst & Young.
Vuk Popović and Filip Karaičić on behalf of Quantox Technology have been recognized among the most successful in 2021. at a ceremony which was held in Belgrade last month. This is the tenth year in a row that E & Y, through its global “Entrepreneur of the Year™” program, supports and promotes entrepreneurial achievements among individuals and companies that demonstrate vision, leadership and success.
Quantox is a story about vision.
Proof that ideas and dreams come true.
Vuk Popovic, founder, says:
"For me, being an entrepreneur means never stopping to learn and develop. Tackling technology 15 years ago as an entrepreneurial endeavour - with willpower, effort and persistence - has made Quantox an international company with more than 500 experts working in 13 development centres in 7 countries. It took courage and the vision remained the same - improving our environment, the city, the country and the whole IT sphere and the world of technology by improving ourselves. "
According to Vuk, it was not easy at the very beginning, but each phase of development had its own challenges and achievements.
“One of the first goals was to primarily enable people across our country to work in the IT industry for global clients from their home city. The sudden changes and challenges in the last two years when we switched to remote work have shown how flexible we are and company still has continued to grow rapidly due to such circumstances, which was additionally influenced by the market situation. Today, the company cooperates with clients from over 15 countries around the world and various industries - from small brands to large international companies, which is a great motivation to be even better. One of the biggest challenges is achieving stable and sustainable growth and that is what we are constantly striving for - to grow stronger and improve quality, every day. This award is certainly an extra push in that mission."
Filip Karaičić, CEO of Quantox Technology, confirms that the journey took a lot of years, effort and energy, but after expanding into new foreign markets, doubling the number of employees in the last two years and the first domestic acquisitions, the company is more than ever ready for new steps forward.
"The end of the previous year was marked with the first Quantox’s acquisition in Serbia and we entered the spring of 2022. stronger for another domestic company and new team members. We are growing and pushing the boundaries and we are glad to be recognized in that stride. The IT industry is one of the fastest growing, providing constant dynamics and new opportunities. We believe that our position also brings the responsibility to encourage the progress of each individual, company as a whole and thus contribute to an even better positioning of Serbia on the global IT map. "
Plans for the future are a further expansion of expert teams and development centers in Western European countries, entry into new markets, and new acquisitions in the country and the region. "With the further expansion of expertise, we continue our mission to create an environment that encourages a progressive and innovative approach to digital challenges," concludes Filip.
During the previous years, more than 200 companies with 222 candidates participated in this program in the Republic of Serbia, and it’s a great pleasure to be chosen in the narrowest circle of visionaries with recognized achievements.
The winners are chosen by an independent expert jury and selection is based on success factors such as entrepreneurial spirit, financial indicators, strategic direction, regional or international market presence, innovation, and personal integrity.
Great honor and motivation for the whole Quantox team!
As the world enters deeper into the digital era, it becomes clear that software development and the software industry, in general, will become essential. As a result, the software industry has already become the fastest-growing industry globally, and it continues to grow even more every day.
This phenomenon becomes easy to understand when we look at all the areas of our lives powered by software. Everything is powered by, controlled, or maintained by some type of software, from our homes, appliances, and bank accounts to medical equipment and even state security.
Creating software is not an easy task, and there's no one more important in the software development process than those who will create the software- software engineers and programmers. Thanks to their skill and meticulous work, we can have a myriad of software designed to meet our every need as human beings and society.
As such, software is essential for companies that want to be at the top of the market and stay there. The biggest benefits of having sustainable and secure software within an organization are increasing work efficiency and improving micromanagement.
However, software development is anything but arbitrary — the software development process is an incredibly detailed process that includes analysis, software development cost estimate, design, and development even before programmers begin writing the code. When backed up by the best development tools, programmers will have a much easier time creating, maintaining, debugging, and editing applications, programs, and frameworks. This is why finding the right software development partner that will handle all stages of the software development process is the most important thing for all companies.
What is a software development tool?
Software development tools can also be called software programming tools because they are computer programs designed to make programming easier. They are used by software developers and programmers to write the code, but also to maintain and edit the code if needed. Software development tools can also be used for the support and debugging of other programs or applications. So in a nutshell, software development tools are software that makes software development easier and in some cases, possible.
There are thousands of great software development tools today and choosing the right one can be stressful and daunting. However, the reason why there are so many software development tools is that each one corresponds to a different need or preference. So, while having a choice can be confusing, it’s much better than having no choice or a limited one. And when it comes to choosing the right development trend, including a programming tool, finding the one that will suit all requirements can be considered as a jackpot.
Choosing the right one will depend on the project’s requirements, mainly on the framework and methodologies established in the early software development stage. Apart from that, there are also a few factors to consider before picking those development tools that will be the backbone of the project. In other words, the most important thing you need to know about software development is that developing tools are just too vital for software development to be overlooked.
Factors to consider while selecting a software development tool
The software tool is only as good as its software development process. Before a programmer starts writing the code, every detail such as specifications, framework, programming language, design, and goal must be determined. Likewise, having these in place will also help when choosing a perfect software development tool. The following factors will help you choose the best developer tools.
Must Be Applicable to the environment
You wouldn't teach a fish to fly, so why would you use a Windows Desktop application for web deployment? Again, it's imperative that the software development tool is relevant to the given project's environment and applies to it perfectly.
Company Standards
Software development tools can also be used within a company to standardize. With a development tool, the company can move developers quickly between projects and creates one standard across all projects.
Is the Tool Useful?
The collection of software development tools in the project must be, in fact, applicable to the project from the first software development phase to the completion of the project.
Prior Experience With the Tool
A development team's experience with development tools should be taken into consideration. If the team is familiar with a software tool and the same tool could be useful to the project, it's a classic case of a win-win situation with a promise of a better workflow throughout the project.
Learning Curve
All developing tools have a learning curve, and some are easier to integrate into a team, while some are more challenging to add. Things like how much effort and time is needed to use the development tool should play a significant part in the decision-making process.
List of Best Software Development Tools
There are software tools for creating, and there are developing tools for debugging- for this reason, there are different categories of programmers' tools. The top 10 software development tools in 2022 are listed below.
1. Developer tools
Embold
As a software analytics platform that can analyze source code and uncover issues, Embold can save plenty of time and energy on fixing bugs and ensuring a program has security and maintainability.
Best Features:
o Embold plugins allow the developer to see the errors and vulnerabilities as they code before making commits.
o Anti-pattern detection makes sure there is no compounding of unmaintainable code.
o Easy to integrate with GitHub, Azure, Bitbucket, with plugins available for IntelliJ IDEA and Eclipse
o Faster and deeper checks across ten programming languages
2. IDE Tools
NetBeans
Written in Java, the fastest web, mobile and desktop framework, NetBeans is a great open-source development tool. It uses C/C++, PHP, Java, JavaScript, and more.
Best Features:
o NetBeans works with any operating system- Linux, Mac OS, Solaris, Windows, etc.
o With features like Smart Code Editing, writing bug-free code, easy management process, and rapid UI development, it's no wonder it's the best IDE tool in 2022.
o NetBeans 8 IDE offers code analyzers, converters, and editors that make updating the newest edition of Java applications easy.
o Contributes to the learning curve of new developers and helps them understand the application structure with a well-organized code.
3. Database Tools
DBSchema
The ultimate virtual database designer tool, DBSchema, is used as a management tool for any database.
Best features:
o DBSchema supports NoSQL and SQLite, MySQL, Redshift, MongoDB, Showelflake, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL, etc.
o DBSchema allows the use of virtual keys to finding data from multiple tables.
o 'Query Builder' allows developers with minimum SQL experience to crate database queries visually.
o Accessible test data generating for database admins and developers with 'Random Data Generator.'
o Builds interactive chards, tables, and report sheets with 'Report Generator.'
4. Frameworks
Bootstrap
Bootstrap is the best open source and free framework for those developers building responsive websites and mobile-first software with CSS, JS, and HTML. It's a tool to use to develop faster but simpler websites.
Best Features:
o You can customize it according to each project's requirements as an open-source tool.
o Its built-in components are used in accumulating responsive websites with a drag and drop facility.
o Application building is enabled by Bootstrap's plug-ins, pre-build components, responsive grid system, Sass variables, and mixins.
o Great when it comes to quick ideas modeling and building web applications.
5. Cloud Tools
Azure
Microsoft Azure, a cloud computing service, can design, deploy, test, and manage web applications or any hybrid could application thanks to Microsoft's global network of data centers.
Best Features:
o Offers various services like mobile services, storage, messaging, media services, data management, CDN, virtual network, etc.
o Azure supports many programming languages - .NET, Python, PHP, JavaScript, and more.
o A detailed pricing list is available on their website.
6. Data Science Tools
Dataiku DSS
As a collaborative data science software platform, Dataiku DSS is used by data scientists, data analysts, and engineers to prototype, build and deliver their data products.
Best Features:
o With Dataiku, DSS developers can profile the data visually at every stage.
o 80+ built-in functions allow developers to enrich, blend, and clean their data.
o Dataiku DSS allows developers to build and optimize models in Python or R and also integrate any ML library through code's APIs.
7. Source Control Tools
GitHub
GitHub is probably the first thing most beginner programmers learn. GitHub makes code review and code management easier as a collaboration tool and development platform. Its users can build applications and software, manage projects, host, and review their code all in one place-GitHub.
Best features:
o Easy code documentation and hosting from the same repositories.
o GitHub project management tools are task-oriented, helping programmers co/ordinate easily and stay aligned.
o Useful in large teams because of its code security, integration with other developing tools, and an option to access control among the team members.
o It can be hosted on servers, and a could platform, and it also runs on Windows and Mac OS.
o For open-source projects and public use, GitHub is free. However, their pricing plan for developers, teams, and organizations falls in the 'cost-efficient' category.
8. Prototyping Tools
Axure
Axure is mainly used by product managers, IT consultants, and business analysts worldwide to provide them with a way to produce wireframes, prototypes, and create documentation.
Best features:
o Axure RP can generate prototypes in HTML and provide a link for sharing
o It will be one of the best developing tools in 2022 because it allows several people to simultaneously work on the same file.
o Runs on Microsoft IIS with either a MySQL or Microsoft SQL server database
o Helps with creating and maintaining widget libraries
9. DevOps Tools
Codenvy
Codenvy is a cloud development environment that can be used for application coding and debugging and sharing projects in real-time.
Best Features:
o As a cloud-based IDE, you don't have to install or configure Codenvy
o It can be integrated with Jira, Jenkins, Eclipse Che extensions, or other private toolchains.
o It can also be customized using IDE extensions, commands, stacks, editors, RESTful APIs, server-side extension plug-ins, etc.
o It can run across platforms- on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. It can also run in a public or private cloud.
10. Notification Tools
Send Bird
Send Bird tool is used as a messaging and chat API for websites and mobile apps. It prevents spam from flooding chat rooms and offers scalability for a greater audience volume.
Best Features:
o Send Bird can read and track the status of messages sent.
o Customer support and product recommendation are bot-assisted.
o Offers Call-backs & Push Notifications
o Read Receipt & Delivery Status
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Is your business regularly dealing with day-to-day fires? You know that in-house staff is very busy and you have problems finding and retaining new people? The answer to overwhelming IT issues that you are experiencing can be outsourcing. Whether you are a small business or a big enterprise, there are some parts of your IT department that can be handed to a third party to manage and organize. Simply put, it is hard to do internal 24/7 monitoring and management of an entire, often cumbersome, IT infrastructure. Many of the issues that can happen incur additional costs and potential business disturbances. Further failures, hardware, and software disasters, operation disorganization can be prevented. Additional costs can be prevented. Use some help. Provide support to your IT people, too.
What do you get from Outsourcing?
If you do research about outsourcing, you will find dozens of reasons why outsourcing is profitable and how it can impact your business. Let us highlight some of the most important that tells exactly what you get:
Money
Additional in-house expertise that you need can be a really expensive investment. New recruitment, employee onboarding, more payrolls - all of this usually demands you to first enlarge your HR team, before you even start recruiting the experts you need. As you may already be very well aware, all of this costs money. And a lot of it. Not only are you paying full employee packages for the IT experts that you need, but you are also paying the same for recruiters and other staff you might need to onboard all those new people. Of course, we must not forget the fact that this will take a lot of time, further costing you money as problems are not being handled, upgrades are not being installed, and more.By providing you with just the right experts at just the right time (usually yesterday), outsourcing can save you enormous amounts of money.
Resources
No more waste. No more resource mismanagement that doesn’t yield the wanted results and productivity. By choosing an outsourcing business model, you will have access to the widest range of resources that you don’t have in-house or you cannot afford to bring in-house. A larger resource platform also means you get to make smart moves and balance between proper task processing and quality customer service. An outsourcing partner will help you reach that balance and guide you on how to use these resources.
Time
Free your schedule of simple tasks and use your energy to develop ideas and potential new projects that can generate more income. Outsourcing gives you more time to focus on tasks that require your dedication. Let someone with more experience or someone more knowledgeable handle the work that distracts you. On the other hand, by involving a third party in your project, you are giving your business much-needed time and also a chance to reach sustainable, effective growth.
Storage
Your business needs don’t match your storage capacity? A simple solution is to outsource your data storage. Why? New assets are not necessary. On the other hand, the usage of modern technologies is possible without having to hire new IT staff. The highest costs in internal data storage are in administration and backup. If you handle this to an outsourcer, you will experience an overall cost drop. Do not worry about risk mitigation, because your outsourcing partner has automatically saved your data offsite and has a fully integrated system for data restoration within the business requirements.
Bussines Focus
Closely tied with time management, business focus is something that you can lose with an overwhelmed IT department and unsatisfied employees. With all issues you have to deal with, you simply don’t have time to focus on core things, business goals, and growth. An outsourcing partner can be a valuable, long-term partner. A partner that will provide you time that, currently, you don’t have. You need a professional outsourcing management strategy that can save you from internal and external fires and potential damage to your business’ very foundations.
How to get the ‘outsourcing benefits’ full potential?
Let be honest, outsourcing projects can fail. But, failure can be prevented. Success depends on both sides, and, in most cases,proper communication is the right recipe.
Steps for strong Outsourcing partnership
If you want to build a strong relationship with an outsourcing partner, you need to work on:
Clear requests
Techspeak and bizspeak are something that both sides need to avoid. Do not use terminology that the other party doesn’t understand. Speak as clearly and succinctly as you can, provide clear requests because that will lead to a product that you can use. There is no textbook that you can follow to 100% guarantee successful communication. Maintaining outsourcing relationships can be challenging andit relies on transparency, clear goals, and demands, delivered in a timely manner. When you choose your outsourcing partner, always pay attention to their strategy of delivering unique value outcomes. The Quantox approach also consists of the best practices for communication and well-established plans for request delivery.
Detailed project
For a proper outsourcing strategy, details are a must. Details will help you present your vision and goals in the most effective way, reducing the chances of miscommunication, mistakes, and subsequent corrections. Invest time and effort in explaining your project, what you want to get out of it, and what you want your customers to get. You have a totally new range of resources in front of you, but only a detailed project can fully use them.
Transparent communication
Achieving the right relationship is possible only with good communication. Do not hide crucial information, good or bad. Avoid long delays in actionable feedback, keep in touch with your partner and inform them regularly of the current status. Let them know how you feel and what your expectations are. Be transparent and expect transparency from the other side.
Approach to internal resources
Network discovery is a part of setting up a quality outsourcing partner process. It requires a careful approach to your internal resources. Engineers and the sales team will need information about servers, firewalls, antivirus software, and other technical parts that are used.
How can Quantox help you save your business?
Regardless of the industry, you operate in, our way of reaching the predefined goals is based on an open and transparent environment.This trust makes us easy to work with, while still providing you with an extremely professional team and a high-quality product.Through constant development and improvement, we have learned to listen and understand the clients’ needs. This helps us provide the service that will supply your business with the most perfect solutions. Tonnes of business ideas brought to life through brave and sometimes even crazy steps. None of Quantox’s over 160 finished projects would be possible without a team from 7 different countries that we rely on. All our expertise, experience, ideas, and unique strategies can be at your disposal and provide you with different perspectives. Perspectives that will set you free from feeling that your vision is not fully developed or that some opportunities were missed. You need a new strategy for a journey that, through trust and good communication, will lead your project to a functional reality. Let’s find out together how we can make it happen.
written by MLADEN PAIĆ
Object Calisthenics are basically programming exercises, formalized as a set of 9 rules.
By trying to follow these rules as much as possible, you will naturally change how you write code. Of course, it doesn’t mean you have to strictly follow all these rules, all the time.
Here are the 9 rules for writing a better code:
- Only One Level Of Indentation Per Method
- Don’t Use The ELSE Keyword
- Wrap All Primitives And Strings
- First Class Collections
- One Dot Per Line
- Don’t Abbreviate
- Keep All Entities Small
- No Classes With More Than Two Instance Variables
- No Getters/Setters/Properties
#1: Only One Level of Indentation per Method
Having more than one indentation level is often considered bad for readability and maintainability, it's not easy to understand the code without executing step by step in your head, especially if there is a loop in another loop, or if there are multiple conditions nested.
By following this rule, code will be split into separate methods. The number of lines will not be reduced, but the readability will be improved significantly.
#2: Don't Use The ELSE Keyword
If else cases can get hard to read, and they don't really bring any value to the code.
An easy way to remove the else keyword is to implement an early return solution.
#3: Wrap All Primitives And Strings
To avoid Primitive Obsession, all the primitives should be encapsulated within objects. If the variable of your primitive type has a behavior, you MUST encapsulate it.
Objects like Money, or Hour for instance.
#4: First-Class Collections
The collection class should not contain any other member variables. If you have a collection of elements and you want to manipulate them, you should create a dedicated class.
Each collection gets wrapped in its own class, and all the behaviors for filtering applying rules are encapsulated inside of it.
#5: One Dot Per Line
Method calls should not be chained (this does not apply to Fluent Interfaces and Method Chaining Pattern, any other class should respect this rule). It's directly related to respecting the Law of Demeter. Objects should talk only to closest friends.
#6: Don't Abbreviate
If you keep writing the same name over and over again, that will probably lead to code duplication.
If the class/method name is too long, it probably means that it has more than one responsibility, violating SRP. Naming is a big thing and can improve your code a lot. Abbreviations can lead to confusion because not everybody will understand what abbreviation means, so the trade-off is not worth it.
#7: Keep All Entities Small
“No class over 50 lines and no package over 10 files.”
The idea behind this rule is that long files are harder to read, harder to understand, and harder to maintain.
This is obviously very hard to apply (not even applicable to some languages like PHP, but it can be adapted), but IMO classes/methods should be somewhat short and this rule should be applied to some concern, but respecting these exact numbers (50 lines, 10 lines) is not crucial. As long as your classes are not more than 100-200 lines (especially in languages like PHP), it's not that big of a deal.
#8: No Classes With More Than Two Instance Variables
This rule relies on RULE 3 (Wrap All Primitive and Strings), and its benefits are high cohesion, and better encapsulation.
The main idea is to distinguish two kinds of classes, those that maintain the state of a single instance variable, and those that coordinate two separate variables. Two is an arbitrary choice that forces you to decouple your classes a lot.
IMO this doesn't have to be exactly two instance variables but should be kept to a low number and it can be applied like in the following example:
#9: No Getters/Setters/Properties
As long as you don't use the result of the accessor to make the decision outside of the object it should be okay. Any decisions made upon the state of the object should be done inside of the object itself. That's why getters and setters are bad, they violate Open/Closed Principle directly.
In the end, some rules are very easy to follow and they will improve your coding a lot, other ones are not the easiest ones to pull off. It's up to you to decide when and which one you want to implement and practice them in your spare time.
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Being an entrepreneur and starting a business story of your own, always carries a lot of courage but also a lot of risks. You work every day, try your best to prove yourself, and be recognizable on the market.
When you achieve a certain success and that success, at some point, leads you to some major and crucial changes. Anyone who has participated in a process of building a brand knows how long-lasting and well-thought-out it is. That is why any major change in it leads to serious decision weighing. Reason - you’re getting into rebranding. There are many questions. How to name the company? Is it better to give some symbolic, hidden meaning? Will the market understand our new message? Time will tell if you made the right decision.
The time showed us that, after many consultations and suggestions of the whole team, we did the right thing by choosing the path called Quantox Technology. Word Quantox as itself has no specific meaning. For us, on the other hand, it means a lot. It is a symbol of an idea created 15 years ago and which has been successfully implemented and continued to grow. A word that has weight today, that carries one brand and that is recognizable to the wider IT community.
For us, Quantox means responsibility. Responsibility for each accepted project, no matter how challenging. From the idea, through strategy to the presentation of the finished product and its future maintenance. Responsibility for meeting deadlines, respecting everyone’s time and obligations. Responsibility for the normal functioning of all our 10 offices, especially during a pandemic.
Quantox represents stability. We are thinking of 300 families. Kovid, various changes in the law, did not shake us. There was no withdrawal or radical moves. On the contrary. We kept the team, we kept the job. We also opened the jubilee 10th office. We came out as winners and that is the success of the company itself and all of us who are part of it.
Quantox is a synonym of progress for young people. We are proud of our professional development program. Great attention is paid to creating the whole process of practice, choosing the right mentor for each individual candidate, and also measuring the final results. The success of interns and their further employment is really on a high level. This program, among other things, helped us to enrich our team with extremely high-quality people.
Quantox is a domestic brand. It originated in Serbia. We live, grow and prosper in Serbia. Yes, we have stepped into new markets, but we are pleased to introduce all our international colleagues to Serbian customs. Our people selflessly and openly share their knowledge and experience.
That is why there are no boundaries for us. We are one team, we are a Serbian brand and wherever we do business, everyone knows where we come from.
Besides programming, there is an opportunity for developers to join internship programs as mentors. It is a special challenge, but also a pleasure when you successfully transfer the acquired knowledge to younger colleagues. A responsible but also demanding approach is necessary, so here is some good advice that you can apply during the program.
Get to know your mentee When you take on the role of mentor, one of the important tasks is to get to know the person you are mentoring. This will help you to understand the obstacles that the mentee encounters and thus finding an adequate solution will be easier. From my personal experience, during the internship program, really positive reactions occur when, as a mentor, you show interest in the mentee's hobbies and if your work plan is in the line with his interests, the results are even better. When a candidate works according to such a plan, he is additionally motivated, goes a step further, and will, very likely, dare to step out of the comfort zone.
Communication is the keyMentoring brings responsibility. You need to be there for candidates. Of course, we are not talking about the obligation to answer the questions immediately, especially when other projects are active, but you should not go to the other side and not answer for hours. It is necessary to harmonize communication with the mentee, to respond to all doubts in an adequate time, and encourage candidates to discuss and express their opinions and potential task solutions. Very often candidates are reluctant to ask questions because they feel they are stealing your time and don’t want to bother, they think those questions are too basic. In that case, you have to step up, encourage them and make it perfectly clear that you are there for them. This prevents the creation of any potential communication barriers. You have to be able to listen, let the candidate express his idea, and give your own if you have one. These steps show that you are interested in your interns, in their work and thus make a significant contribution to strengthening their self-confidence.
Plan and goals All these steps that I am talking about are some of the ways of motivation and encouragement. However, you have to keep in mind the main reason for mentoring - interns came to learn and progress, and therefore it is necessary to set work goals and a plan according to which those goals will be achieved. It is a good idea to start with smaller tasks, which can be quickly realized. In that way, the mentee has the impression that he is progressing and there will be fewer chances for them to be demotivated and give up. It is necessary to go gradually, in smaller steps, which will eventually lead to the realization of more serious goals and challenges. Don’t make plans that take 3 or 4 months to complete, because these are people who are often without any previous work experience and who can really drop down if big tasks are put in front of them. One of the suggestions could be to give a candidate a chance to break one larger task into smaller ones, for him to get used to such a working system. This can be followed by some of your personal examples where you got to the solution by dissolving a big goal into several smaller ones and working on them step by step. So, at the beginning of the internship program, stick to tasks that can be solved in a couple of hours, and later you can set bigger challenges.
Checkup It is recommended to take your time for monitoring the mentee’s work and progress. To be more specific - use spontaneous conversations with your candidate and find out how far he has gone and whether he needs any help. Also, an official meeting once a week where you will together check all tasks and problems from past days will benefit both sides. Keep a record of your conversations, notes on problems encountered and solutions agreed. These records will help you later to see if the mentee has followed your recommendations or he found other solutions.
Constructive feedbackWhen you are a mentor, your opinion of someone’s work has a lot of significance. That is why it must be honest, and provided promptly. This means that you have to react immediately if you notice any mistake. Giving feedback can sometimes be uncomfortable, but it is necessary if you want a candidate to progress. If your opinion has a negative connotation, make a plan on how you will say it as well as mandatory steps on how to resolve the problem and prevent further possible mistakes in the future. By doing so, you make it known that you are aware that a problem exists and that you want to work together to solve it. If you show some examples of solving mistakes and misjudgments, you have also contributed to the candidate not giving up. Of course, there is more than just negative feedback. Highlight, praise a good idea, solution, or significant effort to achieve the goal. What is by no means allowed - not providing an opinion and not giving any feedback to the candidate.
Mentor student Mentoring can be challenging, sometimes it can take you more time than you planned and require a lot of patience. However, it awards you significant progress. A good mentor never stops being a student. Don’t be surprised if, at the end of the internship program, it comes out that you are the one who learned a lot, maybe more than the candidate themselves. TOMISLAV NIKOLIĆ
For many years, we have been interested in the development potential of local communities that lack the opportunity for growth. We want to create those opportunities by providing support for the local Startup scene in Ćuprija. Today, fortunately, we can witness numerous examples of fantastic Startup stories that have been realised and set off on the path of further success. However, the reality is a little bit different. Many people have great business ideas but not enough investment to go a step further in development and ‘launch’ their product or service. Many questions arise here - how to start, what are the necessary steps?Quantox Technology has decided to help implement these steps. Providing all the necessary technical support, we want to give that much needed `push` for a maximum of 10 Startups registered in Ćuprija. With an investment of up to 50.000 euros, which will be reflected in technical support and consulting, we want to help business stories that arise far from large IT centers.All Startups registered on the territory of Ćuprija will have the opportunity to apply and Quantox will, as a technical partner, support the growth and development of the local community.All information, as well as application forms, you can get via mail startup@quantox.com Let’s start up together!
written by KIM NOVAK
Wouldn’t it be great if all of the code we work with was written in a way that it’s completely clear what it does? And that we could easily make changes without breaking it? Sounds good, but it’s not that easy to do so. To get to that level we need to change our mindset a bit.
React apps grow very fast. The project gets more and more components, the codebase grows, and just when you think you are done with a component and forget about it, there are change requirements for it. You analyse the code of that component, try to understand what the author had in mind, even if the author is you, and you stumble upon a condition that you have no idea why the author put it there. You start trying to understand why that condition is there and which use-case can trigger that path and that takes some time. Could all of that be escaped? Yes, at least partially. As a React developer, with or without experience we encounter these situations on a daily basis. What can we do to improve code quality and make our components reusable and maintainable?
Improve Naming
You can improve naming by analyzing how the libraries you use named and designed the API you are consuming. Sometimes we tend to use names that are too descriptive, and you (most likely) won’t see such cases in the libraries you use. When naming functions or variables I ask myself these questions:
- What would the most intuitive (instead of the most descriptive) name for this be?
- Is there a standard? If everyone names the variable ‘i’, if I name it ‘x’ it might be confusing
- Is it clear what it represents?
- How much information can I get out of the context that my variable is in? If it’s clear that the variable is related to the context it’s in, there is no need to repeat that information in the variable name. (User.id instead of User.userId)
- Keeping names simple and intuitive makes the code more readable. Easy to read code is easier to understand and thus easier to maintain.
Examples: - filterWhenTimeUpdates() → filter()
When a time update is an event that we will respond to by calling the filter function. In code it could be something like this: - useEffect(filter, [time]); Which makes it clear that we will trigger the filter whenever the time is updated
- shouldFetchNewData → shouldFetch
You most likely won't have a case where you would fetch old data - hourOfDay → hour
We would automatically put an hour in the context of the day
allComments → comments - It is used with the same meaning in mind as just comments. Usually, when the arrays are filtered, we don't mutate the array.
useLayout({ useLayout({
columns, columns,
rows, → rows,
spacing spacing
}); }, [columns, spacing]);
We can borrow the idea from built-in React hooks and design our hooks in the same way. We can pass a list of dependencies to our custom hook as a separate parameter. This way, in one component we can have this hook triggered onMount only, while in the other component it can be triggered whenever column or rows data changes. Since we are passing the list of dependencies as a separate parameter the same way that built-in hooks do, it will be intuitive to React developers what our intention was.
Don’t Put (a lot of) Logic Inside of the JSX
The Component will be easier to maintain if the JSX part or the Presentational part of the component contains as little logic as possible. If we had the need to refactor or modify the component for some reason, we could do it a lot faster if most of the logic comes from non-JSX parts of the app.
Reuse Selector Pattern Idea
If you have worked with Redux you’ve probably heard of the Selector pattern. This pattern lowers the amount of effort we have to put in when the data structure changes. A selector is a simple function that receives some data and returns only a (selected) piece of that data.
Data structures tend to change in the early days of development. When that happens, if we are using the selector instead of accessing the data directly in our components, we only have to make a single change. That change would be inside of the selector. If we didn’t use the selector we would have to make changes at each place the data was directly accessed.
What if we were to do something similar everywhere in our components?
If we don’t depend on the data structure or the source where that data came from, every change that occurs will be easy to implement. The goal is having to make changes in a single place only.
How can we achieve this?
We could write selectors and/or use object and array destructing. Note that this takes up more memory, but the code becomes easier to maintain.
Comment Your Code
You probably read that comments are bad and that code should be self-documenting. My opinion is that code can’t say everything. I have been in so many situations where I had no idea WHY the programmer wrote some piece of code. Not to be confused with WHAT the code does because that we can read and understand. What we cannot know is which use-cases the developer had in mind when the code was written. Maybe we will break something if we modify that code. There could be some business rules that cannot be explained with code or at least the person who wrote the code didn’t manage to do so. If the author of the code had left comments on why that piece of code is there, it would have saved our time. The problem with comments is that they usually aren’t maintained. People modify the code and not the comment. So the comment ends up having false statements. Thus, maintaining comments would be another tip. A stale comment could be worse than no comment if it misleads you.
Extract
When the component has more than a couple of hundred lines of code it gets harder to read (I prefer to keep it under 300 lines of code). More often than it happens in smaller components, the order of defining things gets easily messed up. It’s easier to maintain logical units when the component is fairly small. From my experience the bigger the component gets, the messier the code will become.
How can you ensure that your components stay small? By extracting! You can extract utility functions, custom hooks, new components, constants, type declarations and/or mock data to separate files.
Organize
Establish rules when it comes to organizing code. Make sure each directory and each file are organized the same way. Strive for consistency. Organized and consistent code will boost your performance because you won’t have to scroll through the whole file to find something, you will know exactly where to look first.
We can always apply these tips inside our React components and make them easier to maintain and reuse.
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written by N. Stevanović
What is Grid?
Grid is a very useful CSS tool. It is a two-dimensional system for website layout organisation and it helps a lot to present and place elements on it. It can be compared to flexbox which is a one-dimensional system. The one-dimensional layout has elements in one row or column, and in a two-dimensional system elements have to be arranged in various columns or rows. Otherwise, both systems are better than the old ways of arranging layouts. The old way involved the use of float and in-line block options, within which the appearance of a website was often very uncertain. By using the Grid tool, you can solve layout problems and develop your website more efficiently.
When Do We Use It?
In most cases, Grid is combined with a flexbox tool. This combination can improve the whole layout organisation through the website development process.
Example
- In the picture below we have one container with container class and child elements (elements contained in a container) called item.
- We need to adjust the CSS by setting display: grid
- After container making, the next step would be to put sizes for columns and rows by using grid-template-columns and grid-template-rows options. Please note that here the sizes in pixels are given arbitrarily, while in a specific code you have to enter the exact pixel size for each row and column so that the layout turns out as you imagined.
- Setup of child elements by using grid-column and grid-row would look like this:
This completes the initial creation of the container with the grid elements and you get a nicely planned layout of the site. As with flexbox, the way grid elements are arranged is not crucial because CSS itself allows their reallocation. This is why creating a mobile layout application is much easier, because, through just a few lines of code in CSS, a grid layout made for a desktop can be adapted to a mobile one.
When Can it Be Difficult to Use Grid?
Problems can occur if older versions of browsers that don’t support Grid are used. Fortunately, there is a Can I use website so that can be easily checked. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer, you should carefully study the documentation before using this tool to avoid making any room for possible errors.
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As the title itself says, Ivan is a man with many talents. Besides coding, his passion is also fishing. He is a former amateur actor but also a painter, so when inspiration knocks on the door, it often means that his family will soon enjoy one more beautiful canvas.For the past 5 years, he has been part of our team in Čačak. In his opinion, colleagues would probably characterize him as a strenuous man, but just so you know - when we asked our designer to do graphics for Ivan’s interview, her instant reaction was - Đorđević? The best team lead ever :)Thank you for your commitment. We congratulate you and can not wait to spend many more years working with you.
- Do you remember your first day at work?
Absolutely. It was much more relaxed compared to previous jobs.
- Who or what influenced you the most to become a programmer?
A friend from college who I tried to overcome, but without success :)
- What is that people mostly do not know about you?
I suppose a lot of things, especially because I am an introverted person.
- What would you never give up?
Coffee.
- Which of your professional qualities you consider to be most valuable?
Stubbornness always helps me to push till the end and not to give up even when it seems that I will not make it.
- How would your colleagues describe you?
Probably as a ‘strenuous’ or ‘hard’ man.
- How do you start your day at work?
Like most of us - with a cup of coffee.
- We know that you have a lot of talents. Tell us about the hidden ones :)
Acting and writing were things that I did a long time ago, and they are part of the past. Nowadays, when I’m not in the best mood, painting is sometimes a choice. When partying with friends is on the menu, me singing on the mike is definitely part of the night (even though I’m not a good singer at all, but others think that is not true :))
- The weekend is your time for?
Family, nature, fishing, a good movie.
- If you were not a programmer, you would be?
Probably doing some work related to cybersecurity or working in a department of high-tech crime :)
Initial recruitment steps in a fast-growing IT industry can be really challenging. The range of technologies and activities that developers use is really wide, and every day we have additional frameworks or language that show up and promise to put PHP out of use and charm developers, at least temporarily. Our job, as IT recruiters, is to recognize, approach and show interest in a certain profile of the candidate (often in a short time). It is important that we know what the company needs in the first place and that we base our search on that. What makes this process a lot easier is a large number of widely available tools. This time our focus will be on the LinkedIn Premium feature of Smart Search.
Why Premium profile?
Although it increases the initial cost of the recruitment process, it is really helpful to overcome many challenges that this process has. Advanced search and suggestions supported by artificial intelligence are very useful. There is a possibility for the direct contact of candidates without the need for connection and if a larger team uses paid services there is a possibility of organizing and tracking candidates in one place. This way, paid services to facilitate coordination and efficiency.
Advanced search advantages
As with regular search, we use Boolean syntax during the advanced search because it makes it easier to search and target specific profiles. Quotation marks, parentheses, NOT, AND, and OR operators still have significant application.
For example, we will start with the maximum qualifications for the position itself, and use the NOT operator for systematic filtering and finally finish with the minimum qualification. Eg: A,B,C - desired qualification D,E - must have the qualification and finally F - implicitly desired qualification.
Beside Boolean, what else can be used?
Filters are something that a regular LinkedIn account doesn’t allow, at least not to the extent that is available within a Recruiter account. Filters are very useful in narrowing the criteria because we can target specific experience, skills, companies, schools/institutions, years of experience….
Example
We received a request for a new React position. It is stated that knowledge of JavaScript, React, Redux and MaterialUI is mandatory. It is desirable that the candidate knows and understands the Java language (because the Backend project was written in Java), and we want to target candidates from the Serbian market. Since the position is directed towards the medior level, we don’t want to go too much wide in our search, but to determine the years of experience in the industry. In that case, our filters will look something like this:
Advantages of LinkedIn Premium
LinkedIn Premium enables:
- Better and more relevant search results
- Creating a database of candidates for certain positions
- InMail contacts
- No limits for the searched number of profiles
When not to use a Premium profile?
If it is available to you, there is no reason why not to use its filters and all other advantages. However, it is a totally independent question whether the scope and specificity of the position you aim to fill justify investing in Premium features.These are just examples of the possibilities offered by Boolean and Premium filters. We encourage you to experiment, add, subtract and modify search parameters. The result will be closer to what you need if you can define what you are looking for. Happy hunting! Igor S & Igor S
At the beginning of this year, we set out a new business venture. After expanding to the foreign market, we are opening another office, the jubilee tenth in a row.We have been advocates of IT decentralization for many years. By opening another office in Serbia, in Ćuprija, we prove that we adhere to our ideology and we continue the trend of developing the potential of young people in local communities.
Why Ćuprija? The reason is simple. Many years ago, an idea was born right there - an idea that would be realized a few years later and become Quantox Technology.With 15 years of experience and a team of over 300 employees, the developers from Ćuprija will have full support in their work and further progress.In the last few years, we have had cooperation with the Gymnasium in Ćuprija.
We reward the best students with scholarships, and we also contributed to the development of the IT department in that school.Students' interest in the new program is great, which is reflected in the growing number of those who attend the new course. That is why we decided to give knowledge as a gift to Ćurpija- we will organize an internship program so that all those who sailed into IT waters have the opportunity to upgrade, expand and learn everything they will need for independent work tomorrow. Our experts from all offices in Serbia will be in charge of implementing the practice in the best possible way.
We invite you to join us. Take the opportunity to improve your skills by working on huge and challenging projects.
As part of the Quantox team, you will also be able to take advantage of the benefits we have provided. Our offices are equipped with special care so that the work runs smoothly and we have many years of experience in mentoring.Do you want to do the job you love in your city, among friends and family? Information about open positions in our company you can find HERE!
We are waiting for you. Join us!
