Share Email If you’ve been keeping up with AI developments, you’ve probably heard the term “vibe coding”: using AI tools to generate code quickly, solely from natural language prompts. It can be a fun way to experiment, but it’s risky for long-term or mission-critical business products. At Vertical Motion, we’ve seen a lot of non-technical […]
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Share Email If you’re thinking about launching a new software product or business solution, you might hear the term “API” a lot. But what exactly is an API, and how does it actually work to integrate software? Whether you’re a developer, a business owner, or just a curious tech enthusiast, understanding APIs is essential because
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Share Email If you’ve ever evaluated software, you’ve likely seen vendors list security certifications like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or HIPAA compliance. But what do these badges actually mean, and why should they matter when you’re building custom software? These certifications signal that an organization adheres to rigorous security and privacy best practices, validated by
Thinking of creating new marketing materials, or even a new website? While tools like Wix, Squarespace, and Canva offer easy-to-use templates, many businesses end up opting for a professional designer instead. Why? Once you start customizing the font, layout, and images, DIY platforms have some important limitations to consider. In general, the more original and
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Share Email No-code tools are democratizing development. When smartphones first hit the market, you’d need to know at least one programming language to create an app. Today? No-code tools give everyone the opportunity to create and launch an app without writing a single line of code. At Vertical Motion, we get lots of questions about
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Share Email Generally, updates create a demand for maintenance, which tends to create technical debt. How you accumulate that debt will partially depend on whether you have a native, hybrid, or progressive web app. Here’s a brief overview of the difference: Native apps are built specifically for the mobile device’s operating system. OS and app
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Share Email At Vertical Motion, we recommend that you update your app at least once every six months – but you might need to make updates more often than that depending on the complexity of your app. In fact, we recommend allocating 10-20% of your initial development budget to maintenance. Why? Ongoing maintenance keeps technical
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Share Tweet Email How much does it cost to develop an app? Whether you’re running a well-established business or taking the first steps into entrepreneurship, this question is on the minds of everyone starting a software development project. However, arriving at a precise answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Asking software app developers
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Share Tweet Email In today’s digital age, the widespread development and adoption of mobile apps have fundamentally transformed how we manage nearly every aspect of our lives. Thanks to the continuous advancement of technology, mobile apps cater to virtually every need imaginable, from banking transactions to food delivery, learning new languages to shopping online, and
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Share Tweet Email As Calgary and Kelowna mobile app developers, we’ve seen a profound transformation in users’ needs, wants, and expectations over the past decade regarding mobile apps. What was once merely an on-the-go extension of computer technology has since evolved into an indispensable technological tool in its own right. As a result, users have
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