Elasticsearch Overview When building an application that requires a large number of inventory items, service listings or client base, one can face issues with slow database querying & information retrieval. For users that are accustomed to their search results delivered in under 1s, slow results can lead to poor UI experience. Traditional RDMS are not suitable for […]
What is Microservice Architecture in App Development? – An Outline
So you want to build an agile, robust & scalable business app, and you keep hearing about “Microservices” or “Microservice architecture” for development. The below article will simplify the concept behind microservice architecture & why it is used during business app development. The Previous Monolithic Approach Before we dive down to microservices architecture development practice, […]
3 Easy & Free Ways for Small Businesses to Leverage Social Media
Advantages Of Social Media For Small Businesses Over Large Businesses Social media effectiveness eventually boils down to how well can you engage with your customers. Small businesses have a clear advantage, as they tend to be more community and individual focussed. By doing so, you can spread brand awareness & develop a loyal customer base […]
How do promo codes, promo campaigns & referrals work in Uber or Uber clone apps?
Customer loyalty & retention is always improved in Uber or similar Uber clone apps, with the addition of promo codes or referral programs. No matter the industry, promo codes have been used as an effective way to increase sales and drive conversions. While we develop a variety of Uber-like apps for our clients, each with […]
How are security features implemented in Uber and other Uber clone apps.
Passenger Security Before the trip 1) Taxi at your door: The Uber app and similar Uber clones, automatically finds a passengers location to provide door-to-door taxi service. So, passengers can stay safe and comfortable until the taxi driver arrives. 2) Blind booking: All passenger requests are blindly matched with the closest available taxi driver. So there is […]
Explained: The various kinds of fare to be set up in your Uber clone
Setting up the various fare types is a crucial factor to consider when building your Uber-like application for your on-demand taxi business. There are generally 6 kinds of fare in any standard taxi booking app 1) Base Fare This is the fare at which the taxi meter will start at. Example: Consider a situation where […]
6 Latest Trends In The Cannabis Industry ‘March 2018
As legalization of cannabis industry is spreading rapidly, in the United States, it is gradually becoming the land of the red, white and green. Earlier, this week, we saw that Congress had protected medical marijuana research from interference by U.S. Attorney Jeff Sessions, in the new federal spending bill. In 2017, the legal marijuana/cannabis industry hit $10Billion […]
What is Docker & Why it is important: Virtual Machines, OS containers & App Containers
WHAT ARE VIRTUAL MACHINES? In order to understand app containers, let’s have a quick run-through of their predecessors, namely Hypervisor-based Virtual Machine(VM). Virtual Machines(VM) have been around for a while now, they are formed by the virtualization/emulation of a computer system within our physical PC. Functioning exactly like a PC, virtual machines can power up, boot […]
Uber for Tradies | Market-Scope for this on-demand industry | Aus’18
Who are Tradies? The Uber for Tradies (Handyman) industry has grown consistently over the past few years. Industry operators are typically sole proprietor/sole traders who are likely to perform a range of jobs such as gardening, building maintenance, plumbing, fencing, and painting. Nowadays, people have stopped using Yellow Pages to find tradesmen, as the number […]
Uber for Kids – Why this great app idea is trending in 2018
Over the last few years, we’ve seen a rise of the “Uber for X” economy and associated startups. From on-demand masseuse services to doctors or handymen – the uber for x economy has been growing rapidly and the latest entry into the space that is in high demand now is the Uber for Kids concept. […]