Why Use a Hybrid Framework? When developing mobile apps intended to be used by as many users as possible, dev teams want to make it available on as many devices as possible. That usually means developing for both iOS and Android. Developing two different code bases using native tooling and languages can be quite the […]
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Project Management In an Agile Environment
According to a 2018 study Agile Project Delivery Confidence, agile projects are 28% more successful than traditional projects. Additionally, a survey showed that of the organizations asked, 71% of respondents reported using agile methodology sometimes, often, or always. Agile is quickly becoming the new norm. Let’s take a look at how this growing popularity affects […]
Campus Viewer: A Case Study on Custom Development
The Challenge UMass Lowell (UML) was looking for a campus viewer application that didn’t rely on Flash based software, as it would no longer be supported after 2019. The solution needed to support the large amount of data they wanted to share, offer some options for custom searching and module development, and be supported on […]
Get Up and Running Developing iOS Apps with the ArcGIS Runtime SDK
Developing in a new environment with a new language can be intimidating. Every environment has its own quirks and nuances that might dissuade a developer from learning how to develop for a new platform. This article is intended to be a primer for developers that have experience developing ArcGIS apps on other platforms that would […]
Save Time and Money With User Stories
Have you ever hired someone to build a solution for you, only to get something that didn’t quite meet your needs? Perhaps you have gotten through a notable portion of the development cycle in a project, only to realize the requirements weren’t clear enough at the start. Maybe you’ve struggled with determining how to define […]
Jumpstart Your Year With JavaScript
With the start of a new year, many people take the opportunity to start learning new skills. For anyone interested in learning web development or webGIS, JavaScript is the backbone for getting things done. Here’s a guide to get you started!
Responsive Web Design Using Media Queries
More than half of web pages viewed are done so on a mobile device. Therefore, it is a vital part of modern web design to build websites and applications that will look good on desktops as well as on mobile devices. Read on to find out how to use media queries to implement responsive web […]
Is a Centralized Database Right for You?
Is your GIS starting to look like your office junk drawer? Stray databases and shapefiles everywhere but not quite sure how to get things organized? Centralized databases might be just the thing to get you back on track.
Using Calcite Web to Improve User Experience
User experience is a vital part of any product design. In this article, we’ll explore user experience as it relates to web design. Using Esri Calcite Web can make designing modern experiences simple and far more approachable.
5 Tips to Keep Your Database Healthy
Staying on top of regular maintenance is important with your car, your house, and even your database. If you are working with your data daily, you want to make sure that it is running at its best. Here are 5 tips to keeping your database running smoothly.