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An Online Food Delivery App Development: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2025?  

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An Online Food Delivery App Development: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2025?

Finding it hard to manage the orders coming to your restaurant? Are human errors causing you trouble and losses? This issue can be resolved by implementing a food delivery app for your business.  

Food delivery app development has turned out to be a trending solution in the market. It has helped many restaurant businesses to earn millions a year while simplifying the process of ordering food for consumers. To keep it simple, the development of a food ordering app has added convenience to the process of placing food orders and delivering them.  

Today, Shaligram Infotech will take you through the step-by-step guide to develop a food delivery app. We will also discuss the key challenges that our team faced when developing such an application.   

Different types of food delivery app models 

1. Order from a restaurant-only model 

In this kind of model, food orders are placed by customers on the mobile application of a specific restaurant. The restaurant starts preparing the order once they accept it. The food is then delivered to the customer at their doorstep. Restaurants that are well-established and have dedicated delivery riders can go for this model. Some of such restaurants are Domino’s, KFC, etc.  

2. Aggregator models

In this model, customers can place orders for food and get it delivered to their doorstep. Here, the app provides many restaurant options for the users to choose from. This can be ideal for restaurant businesses that are small and have no delivery drivers. Here a commission fee is charged by the app for the delivery service. Again, such an app offers real-time tracking to the customers for their food orders. Some of such examples are Uber Eats, Zomato, DoorDash, etc.    

Key features of food delivery application 

Restaurant Panel  Customer Panel  Driver Panel  Admin Panel 
Dashboard  Sign-up & profile management  Registration  Registration & Profile management 
Order management Restaurant list  Delivery history  Manage customers
Add products  Geo location  Order management  Manage restaurants 
Account & management Food cart  Online support  One-click dashboard 
Restaurant profile  Payment mode  Call/chat option  Feedback management 
Track payments  Delivery address  Status update  Driver management 
Order reports  Order history    Payment management 
Offers/coupon management  Filters    Reset passwords 
Customer support  Review & rating    Campaign management 
  Push notification   Reporting & analytics 
      Discounts & promotions 

Step-by-step guide for online food delivery app development 

Our online food delivery app development is divided into a few steps, and they are

1. Product analysis 

To begin with, our team will conduct a competitor analysis to know the kind of apps that are present in the market. It will help us spot the unique features. To carry out the technical feasibility of the product, we also carry out our architecture analysis. In this phase, our team will finalize the architecture of the app and come up with a Product Requirement Document. The project timeline, priority features, and release plans will also be decided in this phase.  

2. UI/UX design research 

Our team carries out in-depth user research as a part of the user-centric approach in this step. This helps us to understand user preferences, needs, and behaviors. Based on that, we will come up with wireframes and prototypes that explain the user interface and flow of the application visually. After that, we bring out the aesthetics and usability of the app by developing visual elements. 

3. Technology selection

Based on the requirements of the project and the technical need, we will decide upon the technical stack for the project. Now this includes choosing the right programming languages, libraries, frameworks, and development tools. We will also select the right system and architecture for the database. 

4. Platform development 

At this stage, we develop different areas of the app like its infrastructure, frontend, backend, and database. Based on the items prioritized in the product backlog, functionalities, and features will be developed and implemented.  

5. QA 

To ensure high-quality apps are developed, we start by documenting the testing process which includes test cases, test data, and test plans. We make use of project management tools to track and manage bugs in the app project throughout its lifecycle.   

6. User acceptance testing 

To validate the app’s features and to collect user feedback, we carry out user acceptance testing with clients. After analyzing the received feedback, we quickly investigate the bugs or issues and iterate them.   

7. Delivery and release 

Once the app meets all the business requirements it is ready to be deployed over different environments. At each development environment, the app is tested and configured properly. Finally, the product is released to the environment of the client.  

Challenges faced during online food delivery app development 

1. Intense market competition 

The competition for food delivery app development in the market is high. Even if Uber Eats may not be present in remote areas, there will be still some local names popular. For any food delivery app business, it is not an issue to start locally. However, things change when it is time to expand and scale to new cities and regions.   

2. Scalability and sustainability of the app 

Developing food delivery applications is complicated. Food delivery applications perform multiple tasks and work on different APIs like maps, payment gateways, GPS services, etc. Apart from app functionality related to end-users, the food delivery app also includes backend features like processing personal data, processing transactions, managing security issues, and much more. Such things should be addressed even before app development starts.  

3. Basic features for the working app 

The first version of the food delivery app you develop is the main impression you create. It is challenging to come up with a full list of features that is required by your online food delivery application. Again, you are required to come up with the list before the development process starts. Here your main aim is to avoid developing something that will be of no use to your product; thus, saving on the budget.  

Conclusion 

Food delivery app development strategy requires to have a well-planned process in place apart from having a dedicated team. To attract and retain customers, the app is required to keep up with the latest trends like offering personalized experiences, advanced analytics, and multiple payment options.  

 

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The Manifest Names Shaligram Infotech as one of the Most-Reviewed Web Developers in Brisbane 

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The Manifest Names Shaligram Infotech as one of the Most-Reviewed Web Developers in Brisbane

In today’s digital world, having a strong online presence is no more an option, but a critical need of the hour for businesses that wishes to thrive. Digital solutions like websites and apps need to be user-friendly, functional, and best in aesthetics as it is often where customers have their first interaction with the brand. At Shaligram Infotech we understand the importance of creating an impactful digital footprint. Learn more about how you can improve your online performance by teaming up with our incredible company. 

Shaligram Infotech is an award-winning 9001:2015 certified Custom Software Development Company. We specialize in solving complex business problems with innovative and reliable software solutions. Whether it is custom web or mobile development or developing a product from scratch, we have more than 300+ experts onboard ready to take your project to the next level.

With that being said, our team would love to add another award under our belt. The Manifest has recently named us as one of the most-reviewed web developers in Brisbane and we are excited to be part of this incredible list. 

For those of you who are wondering, The Manifest is a business blog and reviews website that aims to gather and verify the hard data, expert insights, and actionable advice that you need to build your brand and grow your business – to provide the practical business wisdom that manifests in your success. 

To help us in celebrating this amazing milestone, here is Chintan Patel, Sales Head of Shaligram Infotech:

We are thrilled to have been chosen as one of the leading software development and emerging technologies companies in India and Brisbane by The Manifest!”  

Lastly, our team would like to express our appreciation to our clients and partners for supporting our business. This award wouldn’t have been possible without all of you!  

Send us a message and let us know how we can help you reach your goals! 

 

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How To Build Custom Software For Small Businesses? 

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How To Build Custom Software For Small Businesses? 

Small businesses have unique needs and to meet that they go for custom software solutions. Such solutions help businesses with better scalability and efficiency while letting them deliver exceptional customer experience. The cost of building custom software solutions remains under control for a small business, which makes it an affordable choice to build unique solutions that can be combined with existing applications.

What are the steps to Build Custom Software for Small Business?

Developing custom software for small business involves a few steps and they are:

Define Project Goals

To implement custom software functionalities, it is important to define project goals first. Generally, businesses can face some common issues like lack of visibility to reach potential consumers and the inability to work with third party software. So, before we begin, it is important to know which of these can impact your business badly. This will help you look for ways to resolve the pain points that are part of your business operations.

Next you need to sit with the development team and brainstorm ideas to find resolution for the problems that can impact your customers, vendors or employees. Based on that, come up with issue resolution plans that are relevant, measurable and achievable. So, by defining project goals you will be able to know what the custom software is expected to do.

Select the Programming Language

The next step is to choose the right programming language to build custom software for small business. You can go for a coding language which is familiar to you in terms of its properties and syntax. Different programming languages have different strengths and so it will be completely on developers to choose the one that fits their needs. This means even if all the programming languages provide the same kind of core functionalities, the required skillsets and the properties are completely different for them. Understanding the coding properties will help you decide which programming language can be selected.

Implement Development Stack

The next step is to choose the right development stack for your custom software development. Based on the kind of functionalities and features you want to add to your custom software, you may have to choose advanced package manager for the codes.

Say for example, package manager from JFrog’s Conan lets you securely store dependencies and C Packages. Apart from that, you also get to manage your binaries and build systems with these tools. It will help you automate everything right from installation to configuration at each step of the software development process. Not over.  Such tools are backed by stronger user communities that help you carry out testing, support and updates by being reliable development resources. You will also get to develop the right functionalities for your program by going for advanced tech stack.

Come up with MVP

Once you have selected the required one from custom software development methodologies and your technology stack, then it is time you come up with the minimum viable product. It has to be taken care that only the core functionalities required by the business should be covered in the minimum viable product. This way a software product will be ready within a short span of time that too within a small budget. This way the developed MVP or minimal viable product will be capable of addressing the basic problem.

Once the MVP gets a green signal then it can be developed further through functionality integrations, or by adding in new features and capabilities. Always remember that you should be following a continuous improvement approach with fewer resources when developing a custom solution, especially for small businesses.

Carry out Testing and Deployment

The next step in the custom software development process is to deploy the project and check its feasibility. When it comes to small businesses, the deployment can take around a few days. The development team will integrate the software product with the existing infrastructure and systems quickly. No doubt deployment needs attention, but testing needs to be taken care of with utmost precision to avoid any issues.

During the testing phase, the software is looked for configuration/integration issues, coding errors and bugs. All of them are resolved before the software is made available for production. Now as the business grows and expands the software will go under upgrade and maintenance to align it with the changing requirements.

Developers explore different ways to design and develop custom software solutions for small businesses.

Conclusion

Here we are with a few effective steps that are involved in the development of custom software solutions. To keep up with the changing market trends, it is important for businesses to invest in custom software development. A custom software solution helps businesses build a stronger brand presence in the market while creating engaging user experiences.

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How To Build a Successful On Demand Taxi Booking App For 2024?

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How To Build a Successful On Demand Taxi Booking App For 2024?

The way we live our lives has greatly been influenced by digitalization and taxi booking needs have not been any different. Over the years, a number of taxi booking apps have popped up in the market, showing the way out to conventional taxi services.

As per the report of Mordor Intelligence, the online taxi booking sector is expected to reach USD 388.79 billion by 2028 while forecasting a growth at a CAGR of 8.95% for 2023-2028 period.

 

How does an on-demand taxi booking app work?

 

A taxi booking app lets the passengers choose the rides available in the local region by using GPS technology. There are a few steps involved in the process and they are: 

 

  1. Registration 

To start using the taxi booking app, the app user should start with the registration process. They need to provide personal information including their name, payment details and phone number.  

  1. Ride booking 

Once the user is registered, she/he can then start requesting a ride by entering the pickup and drop-off locations. The GPS in the app will identify the location of the user and will find the nearest driver for the ride. 

  1. Ride acceptance by driver 

Driver can choose to accept or reject a ride request that they receive. The user will be notified about the details of the driver along with the estimated time of arrival if the driver accepts the ride.  

  1. Tracking the ride 

The app comes with a map feature. The user can track the location of the driver using the map in real-time. The map also provides the estimated arrival time of the driver.  

  1. Payment 

On the completion of the ride, the user can pay the driver the fare through the app by selecting a payment method. The user can also provide feedback on the ride and rate the driver through the app.  

  1. Driver gets paid 

The driver receives the payment through the app. The app pays the driver after taking a commission for the ride.  

 

What are the key features of an Online Taxi Booking App?

 

A typical online taxi booking app development involves covering three important panels and it covers developing an admin app, a passenger app and a driver app. Together, they simplify the whole process of the taxi booking application. So, let’s see the key features required to develop each app segment.  

 

Admin panel 

    • Managing drivers: Admin can track the rides and ratings of the drivers using this feature and maintain service quality.  
    • Managing passengers: Admin can manage the account details of the passengers using this feature. 
    • Managing discounts, coupons and promos: This feature lets the admin manage discounts and promo offers for each ride without any complications.

 

    Passenger Panel 

      • Login and signup: This feature lets app user to login into the app using their Gmail or social media account or phone number.  
      • Create profile: This feature lets passengers edit their profile details including their information, passwords and credentials. 
      • Add location: Passenger can either add a location automatically or manually using this feature. To make that happen, Google Map API can be integrated into the app.  
      • Payment methods: This feature lets passengers choose from different payment options added in the app as per their preference. 
      • Location tracking: Once the ride is confirmed, the passenger will get the estimated time of driver arrival along with real-time location tracking.  
      • Live maps: This feature will display a live map that shows the locations of nearby available drivers.   
      • Select driver: This feature will display the list of drivers that are available in the same locality once the passenger requests a ride.  
      • Select a ride: This feature lets the passenger book a cab and add in the destination. While placing the request, the app will also show the estimated time and cost of the ride.  
      • Rating system: This feature lets the passenger give reviews and ratings to the driver based on their ride experience.  
      • Notifications: Now keep passengers updated with their ride confirmation, offers, payment, estimated travel time and much more using this feature.  
      • In-app chat/call: Passengers can get in touch with the driver once the ride has been accepted using the in-app chat or calling feature without having to make their number public.  

     

      Driver Panel 

        • Registration and login: Driver can register and then login to the app using the same credentials. The driver needs to verify the details of his/her car registration here.  
        • Driver profile: Driver can add and edit his/her personal details including name, car details, phone number, etc. here.  
        • Availability status: Drivers can mark their availability by entering their duty hours with this feature.
        • Geolocation: This feature will let the users to quickly spot the location of the passenger and reach their destination through the fastest route.  
        • Navigation: This feature lets drivers select the best route that can help them take the passenger to their destination within less time.     
        • Accept/reject requests: This feature lets the drivers accept or reject ride requests based on their availability.  
        • Notification: This feature sends alerts to the passengers regarding trip information, road details, payment status, cancellations, etc. 
        • Earnings: Drivers can access this feature to get a complete report of their monthly trips and earnings. 
        • Ride estimation: With this feature, drivers can calculate the total cost of the trip along with discounts.  

       

        Additional features to have in a Taxi Booking App 

         

        Apart from the key features, on-demand taxi booking app development can include some additional features and they are: 

        • Dynamic pricing 

        This feature lets the app set the fares of the ride based on availability and demand. This will ensure the ride is always available for the passengers.  

        • Shared rides 

        This feature lets passengers save money on their rides by sharing it with people who are travelling in the same direction.  

        • Scheduled rides 

        This feature lets the passengers use the app for scheduling rides for future plannings. So, whether it is about arriving on time for a doctor’s appointment or needing a ride to the airport, this feature can help. 

        • In-app payments 

        This feature lets the passengers to quickly and conveniently pay for their rides directly through the mobile app.  

        • Corporate accounts 

        This feature lets corporates to manage ride expenses for their employees by creating and managing their accounts.  

         

        Step-by-Step Guide to Build an On-Demand Taxi Booking App 

         

        Building a successful app requires proper planning in place. Here are the steps included in on-demand taxi booking app development: 

        1. Market research 

        The first and foremost step in online taxi booking app development is to conduct thorough research and, based on that, gather all requirements. After analyzing your target audience and your app model, the feasibility of your app idea is tested. Now this includes: 

        • Studying your target audience and their requirements. 

        • Choosing a good business model after identifying your competitors. 

        • Choosing a favorable revenue model 

        • Calculating the cost of your app development 

         

        1. Brainstorming ideas 

        Before starting the work on taxi app development, the experts on the development team look for various possibilities. Based on the finalized outcome, a blueprint for the project is developed. 

         

        1. Requirement gathering 

        Based on the decided scope and timeline of the project, the required features, functionalities, design and tech stack for the project are decided.

         

        1. Prototyping 

        In this step, the MVP of the app is designed by the team. Based on the areas of improvement, changes are made to the app design.  

         

        1. UI/UX design

        Based on the finalized MVP, the designing of the app starts in this stage. The UI/UX team starts by designing an intuitive and attractive user interface for the app by including amazing graphics, motions and realistic visuals.

         

        1. Development 

        Once the UI/UX designing is done for the app then it is time to work on the app backend. The features and functionalities for the app are developed by the developers by writing code in the selected programming language.

         

        1. Quality Analysis 

        It is important to ensure the developed app project is bug-free and error-free. To make that happen, the QA team carries out in-depth testing of the app and fixes issues in the process.

         

        1. Deployment 

        Once the quality of the app is checked and it is optimized for different aspects then it is time to launch the app on the various app stores and on your server. Once this process is completed then it is time for the company to run its taxi business. 

         

        1. Support & maintenance 

        Launching the app is not the end of development and the start of a successful taxi business. To keep up with the changing market needs, customer demands and to ensure the app works optimally, it is important to carry out support & maintenance.  

         

        Cost of developing an On-Demand Taxi Booking App

         

        When thinking about starting a taxi business, the first thought that comes to our mind is about what will be the taxi app development cost? The answer for this is not that straight as it feels. You need to think about a few things apart from just money. It includes the number of features included, location of the app, scope of the project, complexity of the functionalities, etc.  

        It is important to carry out enough research and decide on the above-mentioned factors as per your business needs before you hire an app development company. Also keep in mind that the technologies you choose also affect the cost of app development. 

        Building a taxi booking app involves a lot of complex features and different modules. This means you will need a skilled development team with enough years of experience for the job and this can increase your app development budget too.  

         

        Conclusion 

        Now that you know the essential features you need to have in your taxi booking app and its process, it is time to plan and invest in online taxi booking app development that suits your business. 

        When going for a taxi mobile app development, you need to consider a few things for sure. This includes the time and cost involved in the app development and choosing the right mobile app development company.  

        Being a leading mobile app development company in the market, we are committed to offering you top-notch app development services. So, get in touch with our team and we will ensure to give the best shape to your app idea. 

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        How to Hire the Right Flutter Developers for Your Project?

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        How to Hire the Right Flutter Developers for Your Project?

        Planning to hire Flutter app developers to build a mobile application for your business? If yes, then this article will definitely interest you. Flutter is a flagship project of Google which is used to build high-quality cross-platform applications. The speed, simplicity and cost-effectiveness, apart from other features, that it brings to the table is what has made it a popular framework for cross-platform app development.

        Why are Flutter Developers high in demand? 

        One of the main reasons for increased demand and popularity of Flutter app developers is because of the role of the framework in developing powerful cross-platform applications using a single codebase. Flutter comes with a rich set of UI components, hot reload functionality and faster development cycles, making it an ideal solution for startups and small businesses. Flutter developers can come up with high-performing and visually appealing applications for Android and iOS platforms using the framework.

        Why is it beneficial to invest in Flutter app developers?

        Whether it is from a business or developer point of view, Flutter offers a few good benefits for sure. They are: 

        • Cost Savings

        With Flutter, developers can simultaneously build applications that work on different platforms, unlike building individual applications for Android and iOS platforms. Again, use of single codebase reduces the development expenses drastically. 

        • Faster Development

        With Flutter, you can develop mobile applications quickly using widgets and can be assured that it will be compatible with 6 different platforms. Moreover, Flutter is popular among the developer community for being an effective tool for developing MVPs.

        • Hot Reload

        One of the popular features of the Flutter framework is Hot Reloading. With this feature, the state of the app can be maintained while the code is being modified. 

        • MVP Development 

        Flutter now has a new tool named Flutterflow. The tool can develop prototypes within a few hours and thus save startups with their MVP development costs. Such a solution will help the business to receive funding or verify user experience.

        • Support from Google 

        Flutter is the flagship project of Google and is built on the programming language named Dart that has been developed by the same company. This indicates that solutions developed using Flutter can be easily accommodated by Google services and integrated into its APIs.

        • Support for Website Development 

        It is easy to build and maintain websites developed with Flutter. Flutter developers can come up with native-like PWAs with interactive features. Moreover, it has been found that Flutter can be used to build content-driven websites that accommodate dynamics designs.

        Things to consider when Hiring Flutter Developers for your Project

        There are a few things you need to consider when you plan to hire Flutter developers for your project. They are as mentioned below:

        • Be clear about your Goals and Requirements

        Before getting ahead with the process of finding Flutter developers, you need to be clear about a few things first. You should have maximum information on your project requirements. If you have any specific requirements, then you should mention them in the requirement document along with your project goal.  

        • Be clear about the budget and Project Deadline 

        Be clear about your budget and limit of spending along with an estimated timeline. You should also consider the bottlenecks that come your way. You can get in touch with a reliable Flutter app development company to get a proper estimate of app development.  

        • Prepare your checklist for screening Flutter Development Team 

        Be clear about a few things like the seniority of the developers and their experience in this specific industry domain. You should also consider the mode of communication you prefer along with the additional languages that you expect the developers to speak. The time zone of the developers as well as their knowledge of different tech stacks should also be considered. 

        • Select a reliable Flutter App Development Company 

        Check client reviews on popular sites like Clutch, ask for customer references and portfolios, know more about their development process, inquire about their communication and update practices, etc.  

        • Get an NDA and a contract signed

        It is important that both parties sign an NDA to keep all sensitive information secure and respect the terms of the agreement. The document should take care of all the project details including specifications, timeline, etc.

        • Be clear about project management

        It is important to have a project manager in place to take care of your Flutter app development. So be clear about who will be managing it for you. Do you have a PM in-house or need one from the development team? Together you both can decide the reporting process and project progress.

        Conclusion

        Apart from building cross-platform applications, Flutter helps businesses to save a lot of time and development costs on app development. This is the reason for increased demand for Flutter developers. However, it is important to take care of a few things when you are looking for Flutter developers for your business project.

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        What is Application Migration? Complete Guide with Cost Factors! 

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        What is Application Migration? Complete Guide with Cost Factors!

        The process of moving applications among different computing environments is termed application migration. Now these computing environments can include servers, laptops, clouds, scanners, data centers, etc. Compared to migrating applications run on hardware, it is easy to move the ones based on virtual architecture. However, the migration team can face new challenges when moving an application to a new environment. 

        It is a tough job and requires cross-functional collaboration, communication and patience. Here in this article, we have explained the whole application migration process step by step.

        Stages for Application Migration

        To manage the process efficiently, it is important to have effective application migration strategies in place. Based on the needs of businesses, different app migration plans will be created by each organization. However, it is important to take care of a few basic things and they are:

        Analyzing the background

        Analyzing the background

        When you plan to get ahead with the application migration, you need to start by reviewing the toolset you have at hand. You need to conduct a change impact analysis and know the technology stack that you have at hand. The information needs to be collected in terms of migration impact on:

        • Infrastructure 
        • Integrations & plugins 
        • Performance & scalability 
        • Compliance & security 
        • The application 
        • Business

        The bigger the project, the more time will be required to collect such information. The effort and time required to gather this information will affect the overall migration cost.

        Before you get any further, there are a few things that you can ask, and they are:

        • How big is the planned migration? 
        • What value will the whole process add to the business? 
        • How much time and money will it require? 
        • How much data needs to be moved? 
        • How can this data be secured?
        • What tools and resources do we need to ensure a successful application migration? 
        • Should we keep the process flow by moving all the apps to the same hosting option? 
        • How can different systems be integrated? 

        The next thing you need to do is to convince your stakeholders about the purpose of application migration. You should also explain to all stakeholders what the positive outcome of the process will be. Also try to give some rough estimate of the migration in terms of budget, timelines, dependencies, etc. as it can be important.

        Assessment and Planning

        Assessment and Planning

        Once you have the approval, it is time to collect needed requirements from all stakeholders and end-users, to get a clear picture regarding the involved processes about app performance. Come up with a final document that is acceptable to all parties. Gathering all documents will help the team to know how, what and when of the migration process. Also concentrate on the cost factor to let them know about money they will have to spend on the process.

        Coming up with a Migration Project Plan

        migration project plan

        Now that we have everything, it is time to map the existing functionalities with the collected requirements. You need to be clear about everything before the migration process starts. Moreover, it will help you identify any potential issues and resolve them before things get started. 

        For successful application migration, you will need a dedicated team, and a cross-functional one would be better. The kind of team you need to set up for your application migration process depends on the complexity of the infrastructure and architecture you have in place. Having skilled people on board is key to ensure that the migration completes as per the expectations. 

        Based on the required migration goals, you can choose from different types of application migration strategies. Now this can be a full migration, a partial one or a phased one. 

        Once you are clear about what you want to migrate and who will be doing it, you will be able to come up with a rough timeframe and budget. Keep in mind that the time and cost estimation will depend on your selected migration strategy, the level of customization required, number of users involved, time. 

        Once all the migration changes are planned, the same can be communicated to the stakeholders and the company. You should also plan the post-migration training before getting ahead.

        The Migration Process

        migration process

        The migration process should start by documenting all the features, plugins, and configurations that need to be migrated. At this stage, the focus should be more on ensuring data integrity by getting rid of unnecessary configurations. It is good to create file directories and app backup databases. This should be followed with each migration phase, so that if anything goes wrong, migration can be stopped, and the app can be rolled back. 

        Once the application is migrated, we should test it to get familiar with its process. We should also consider any downtime and potential issues and fix them as they come up. The application migration should be tested within the test environment to ensure everything works as expected. The migration should be tested for integration, performance and functional perspectives.

        Application Launch

        Application Launch

        Once everything is tested, then it is time to launch the product. The right date should be selected by communicating with all stakeholders. It is always recommended to avoid peak hours as well as any important software updates.

        Post-Migration Activities

        Post-Migration Activities

        Migrating the application is not the end. There are a few things that you need to care of once the application is migrated:

        • Keep collecting the data to ensure everything works well after the migration. 
        • Disable the previous application that is no longer in use. 
        • Keep the test environment created for the migration process as it may be later required for testing changes and customizations. 

        Conclusion

        Application migration is a complex task, and many things can go wrong. To ensure everything goes well, it is important to have a proper plan and a good execution strategy in place. Based on different projects, these things can change. To ensure the migration process is completed on time and within budget, it is important to have clear communication with everyone involved.  

        At Shaligram Infotech, we have been helping businesses worldwide improve their presence by offering technology-driven solutions. Whether it is about application migration or building a solution from scratch, we offer you the best solution that matches your IT needs by analyzing your business well.

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        What are the Software Development Trends in 2024?

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        What are the Software Development Trends in 2024?

        Every year, the software development industry expands to new limits with new and revolutionizing technological advancements. As per a report of Statista, it is said that between 2022-2027 the global software market is expected to see a CAGR of 5.78% which means the market revenue will reach around $ 806 billion by 2027.  

        Latest technology trends play a key role in confirming growth and expansion of businesses over the digital platform. Apart from helping them build a strong hold on the digital arena, it helps businesses easily connect with their customers.   

        Let’s check out some of the Software Development Trends in 2024 that will be driving business success.

        Low-code/no-code development will gain popularity

        One of the top software development trends in 2024 is low-code/no-code development. The popularity of low-code and no-code development has increased tremendously fast for developing software applications. The platforms for low-code and no-code let developers to easily create mobile and web applications even with complex features without having to go through the pain of writing codes. For businesses, this means they can have their product developed in exceptionally low time with reduced costs. This helps them to improve their products to the taste of their customers quickly through multiple iterations.

        More businesses to move to Cloud Services

        Soon, more software development companies will be seen moving towards cloud services. It helps developers with efficient development, communication and team management. Again, it simplifies remote work for developers and serves as an effective tool for software industry growth. Moreover, distributed cloud services let businesses host their backed services on different cloud providers rather than keeping them all on one single cloud server. This helps the team ensure zero downtime error.

        DevSecOps Model will Resolve Security Concerns

        For the last few years, DevOps has improved the software development process by manifolds. It created a platform that combines development and testing teams and allows them to together build quality products. Right from the beginning, developers and testers can take up the responsibility to build quality products by following best practices.  

        However, even with everything in place, something these products missed was the focus on security features. It made them easily vulnerable to cyberattacks. By adopting DevSecOps model for development, developers were able to bring security to the core area of development. It helped developers easily implement security practices into their development work. This way, the security team will be able to be part of the development process right from the beginning. Thus, helping developers and testers to improve their processes right from the beginning.

        Rise of the Internet of Things

        The rise of Internet of Things (IoT) will be one of crucial software development trends that will be witnessed in 2024. The way people live have greatly changed by connected gadgets, cars and appliances. For businesses, IoT plays a major role in preventing malfunctioning of equipment, collecting large volumes of data, managing inventory efficiently, carrying out different operations, and helping with cost-savings.

        Blockchain no more Limited to Cryptocurrency

        Though cryptocurrency made blockchain popular in the market, its demand is said to increase in the software development field in the coming years. With blockchain, it will become possible for developers to create more transparent and secure software systems. Blockchain helps them integrate high-end security features into business solutions that involve monetary transactions.  

        To ensure secure transactions, blockchain comes with key features like decentralized systems, data replication, and public-key cryptography. It helps developers build new revenue streams and business models. As this technology is growing, we can expect developers to explore more possibilities to incorporate it into the arena of software development.

        Growing demand for Progressive Web Apps

        Progressive Web Applications helps you offer native-like web experience to your mobile application. PWAs can be quickly downloaded on the smartphone directly from the website, thus saving users from the pain of downloading the app from the app store.  

        PWAs come with small size, advanced features, offline functionality, and push notifications. PWAs are the best option for startups and small businesses that want to create a digital presence on web and mobile platforms without spending much. In the coming future, several startups and small businesses will be seen investing in Progressive Web Apps. 

        Software outsourcing demand will increase

        Outsourcing software development is also part of the latest technology trends followed by businesses. Companies that want to control their spending on the development team go for outsourcing software development first. Apart from the headache of maintaining an expensive in-house team, it is not always convenient for companies to find IT professionals with the desired expertise for the selected sectors.  

        Moreover, with outsourcing, companies can easily meet their changing tech stack needs without having to go through the hiring process. Such outsourcing companies work with businesses from different niches, which helps them get better insights into the technology needs of their clients easily.

        Mixed Reality Adoption to increase

        Mixed Reality is one of the software development trends that will be visible in 2024. Mixed Reality is formed by the combination of virtual and reality worlds like VR and AR. It creates an immersive environment with interactive digital and physical objects for the users. The gaming and entertainment industry is already using augmented and virtual reality for building different applications. In the coming years, the use of these technologies in software development is going to increase as developers are looking for different ways to explore their unique skills and capabilities. 

        These technologies have the power of transforming software solutions by offering excellent immersive user experiences. So, whether it is about conducting training to enabling remote collaboration, establishing better shopping experience to engaging buyers, these mixed technologies have the power of improving the way in which people interact with software.

        Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

        Currently, the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is high across the IT sector. These technologies provide businesses with an upper hand to stay competitive in the highly volatile digital marketplace. It has been fueling applications like data filtering, chatbots, text/image recognition software and machine learning algorithms.  

        AI applications help businesses to offer customized user experiences by making informed decisions. That is the reason why many of the tech giants as well as small startups are investing in this technology and reaping huge profits. 

        Conclusion

        Currently, the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is high across the IT sector. These technologies provide businesses with an upper hand to stay competitive in the highly volatile digital marketplace. It has been fueling applications like data filtering, chatbots, text/image recognition software and machine learning algorithms.  

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        A Complete Guide For Custom Healthcare Software Development

        Software Development

        A Complete Guide For Custom Healthcare Software Development

        With every industry transforming by leveraging cutting-edge technologies, it is time for the healthcare niche to make the call. Investing in the right healthcare software solution can help healthcare practitioners easily reach out to their patients, monitor their vitals, and deliver efficient healthcare services. For patients, this means ease of getting the healthcare service they need.

        What is Healthcare Software Development?

        Today, software development for healthcare has turned out to be an important element in the success and smooth running of the healthcare industry. It helps doctors to deliver effective treatment to their patients. Right from tracking the clinical records of the patients to making them available to the doctors, the healthcare software solutions simplify the healthcare field largely to the doctors. Moreover, such software solutions let doctors provide better treatments to their patients by letting them track their medical history.

        Such software solutions will also help medical professionals to easily share patient details within the organization as well as communicate efficiently with other departments. Custom healthcare software will help manage and access patient data, get reports & records, and share information with other healthcare professionals. Such a solution will make it easier to access patient data from anywhere and check the progress of treatment with ease.

        What are the different types of healthcare software?

        Tailored healthcare management system development is carried out for a number of purposes. The different types of healthcare software development carried out in the market are:

        • Telemedicine software 

        Telemedicine software has been developed with the aim of connecting healthcare professionals with patients while completely eliminating the need for travelling. Here patients are consulted over voice calls, video calls and chat.

        • Electronic Health Records software

        Electronic Health Records or EHR software work as repositories for all kinds of information on patients. It works as a common platform where medical history and records of patients can be accessed from. Such information allows medical practitioners to provide the right treatment for the health issue.

        • Appointment scheduling software

        This software lets the patient to quickly and efficiently manage their appointments. It also sends reminders for appointments over email or SMS.

        • Hospital management software

        This software solution helps the hospital administration to seamlessly manage their daily operations like staff management, inventory management, patient engagement, accounting, etc.

        • Medical inventory management software

        Such a software solution helps in the efficient management of medical inventory. Offering complete inventory visibility makes it easier to manage everything efficiently and quickly at low expense.

        • E-Prescription software

        It becomes easier for health professionals to generate and send prescriptions using the E-Prescription software. The prescriptions can be sent directly to pharmacies and patients can get them delivered without any hassle.

        • Remote monitoring software

        These software solutions help in monitoring the key vital metrics of the patients remotely. Getting updated information of the patient’s health help in early diagnosis of the problem.

        Process of healthcare software development

        Based on the requirement of the hospital management software, the steps involved in it can vary too. However, some of the basic steps involved in the process are as follows:

        • Know the problem you wish to solve

        Simply coming up with an app is not enough. As the needs of medical professionals and patients are changing, their expectations from healthcare apps are changing too.

        So, the best way to come up with a healthcare app is by precisely focusing on an issue and then coming up with an appropriate solution. You need to start by conducting some market research thereby learning more about your target audience, existing marketing gaps, and competitors.

        You can also introduce your idea to a small target user group and then try to get their thoughts on your idea. This will help you to be sure that you are moving in the right direction.

        • Define your target audience base

        The success of any software solution completely depends on a strong target audience base. You will be able to build an effective solution by understanding the needs of your target group and their priorities.

        You will be able to plan your whole development process properly by understanding your target audience base. Once you are clear about your requirements, you can then go ahead by choosing the right development company.

        • Come up with a scalable design

        You should start by coming up with software or an application with minimum features or functionalities. It is important that the app resolves the problem of the audience and adds value to the users.

        It is important to develop a scalable solution right from the beginning and keep adding new updates and functionalities to boost its performance. This will save you from spending more money and time on the app unnecessarily.

        • Decide the tech stack and build your team

        Once you have decided the design of the app and its core functionalities then it is time to build your development team. It is important that you build a team that consists of a project manager, UI/UX designers, senior & junior developers, QA engineers and business analysts. Once you have selected your team then it is time to choose the right technology stack for the project.

        • Build an MVP

        You may feel the urge to develop a full-fledged software or application right at the beginning. However, we would suggest always going for an MVP first. Building an MVP will help you validate your app idea among your users. You can then collect feedback from them and make improvements in your app. This way you will be able to quickly make changes into the app in case something is not working.

        • Test and release

        Software testing lets you know the issues with the app as well as identify features that need enhanced experience. You also get to check the compatibility of your app through testing. Healthcare software development needs to carry out testing identify and fix bugs, include security patches and make updates as needed. Once testing process is completed then the software or app can be released.

        • Carry out maintenance as required

        The released app or software should go through continuous support and maintenance. Doing so your app will stay updated with the market and you will be able to protect it from cyber threats. Neglecting app maintenance can cause your business significant financial losses and may lead to some serious consequences.

        Features of Custom Healthcare Software Development

        It is important for your healthcare app to have much needed features to become successful in the industry. Some of the key features which are required by the healthcare software are:

        • Sign-in and registration 
        • Health tracking 
        • Appointment scheduling 
        • Follow-up reminders 
        • Practice information 
        • Patient information 
        • Online chat facility 
        • Voice and video call consultation 
        • Payment gateway 
        • Reviews & ratings 

        Why choose Shaligram Infotech for your Advanced Custom Medical Application Development needs?

        Building an ideal software for healthcare involves a lot of things from designing to coding to final maintenance. This means you need the right team of experts who can handle this tricky process and deliver you a top-notch solution. However, most of the developers are not skilled enough for the job.

        Shaligram Infotech has the right blend of designers, developers, QA engineers, and business analysts experienced enough to deliver you the ideal solution after analyzing your custom healthcare software development needs.

        If you have not yet invested in hospital management software, then it is high time that you do that by partnering with an experienced development team like ours. We can help you get established in the market with the best healthcare software solution.

        Conclusion

        Today, the success of the healthcare industry greatly depends on healthcare software development. For developing a successful software solution, it is important to have a clear understanding of your target audience. You need to build a solution that meets their needs well. Such a software solution provides all needed services required to run a clinic or hospital.

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        Shaligram Infotech recognized as the Winner of 2023 Clutch Champion Awards

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        Shaligram Infotech recognized as the Winner of 2023 Clutch Champion Awards

        Shaligram Infotech, a leading IT services provider based in India, has been honored with the Clutch Champion Award for Fall 2023. This esteemed award is presented to the top 10% of Clutch Global winners as a part of recognizing the business service providers for their outstanding ability to deliver exceptional solutions and industry expertise in leading their competitors in the market.  

        Clutch is the best online platform for finding B2B service providers that suit your business needs. By reading authentic client reviews on Clutch, you can make smarter business decisions and choose the right agency partners for your projects. Clutch is a fast-growing company that has been featured on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies for six consecutive years and on the Washington Business Journal’s list of the 50 fastest growing private companies in the DC metro area for 2023. 

        To become a Clutch Champion, it is important that businesses receive verified client reviews within the last 6 months. Such reviews set them apart from their competitors and serve as the symbol of their commitment to high-quality service delivery and complete client satisfaction.  

        Shaligram Infotech has been serving clients from different industries and geographies since 2015, with a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are one of the few IT services providers in India that have achieved this honor for demonstrating our excellence in various domains such as web development, mobile app development, software testing, cloud computing, data analytics, and more.  

        Over time, we have received some glowing feedback from our clients on Clutch, highlighting our professionalism, expertise, communication, and timeliness. In addition to this highly regarded Clutch Champion Award 2023, Shaligram Infotech has received several awards from Clutch for outstanding service delivery and market dominance.  

        Shaligram Infotech is today proud to be recognized as a Clutch Champion for Fall 2023 and is grateful to our clients for their trust and support in us. We are committed to continuing to deliver high-quality IT services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations and to maintain our position as one of the finest IT services providers in India and the world.

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        A sneak peek into Swift’s Async/Await Concurrency Model

        Mobile App Development

        A sneak peek into Swift’s Async/Await Concurrency Model

        When the Swift 5.5 version was released in 2021, Apple introduced the async function with it. Similar to JavaScript type other programming languages, the async function makes it easy for developers to run complex tasks. This means there is no need to wait for the execution of the first code to start the second one.

        With the help of async/await we can call more than one function at the same time. It lets you have a better code structure, less pressure on the main thread, and less waiting for the user to load the data on the screen.

        Async/Await

        Async says any function with asynchronous words provides independent execution and does not disturb any other program.

        Await says that async does not listen to anyone except me. This means we have to request await to call an async method. We do that by adding the “await” keyword before calling an async method.

        Async Keyword

        Now we know what an async keyword means and how async methods work. So now let’s see an example with code.

                   func method1() async {         //Do Something.     }         func method2() async {         //Do Something.     }

        This is how the “async” keyword is used to create an Asynchronous method.

        Await Keyword

        So now that we have created asynchronous methods, we will have to call them from where we want to execute that method. Here we will be using the “await” keyword to call an asynchronous method.


                await method1()         await method2()  

        However, calling the asynchronous method this way is not going to be easy. We will need an asynchronous environment to call them.

        let’s see how it’s done.

        From the Swift 5.6 version, support for async was given to TaskGroup operations. This means from now on, we have to use Task. init to call asynchronous methods instead of using async(operations:).

        To start using asynchronous methods in non async environment, code something like shown below:


                 Task.init {             await method1()             await method2()         }  

        Now the methods created with an async keyword as shown above will be called from the body of TaskInit with awaiting.

        Async/Await v/s Trailing closure

        Let’s say we need some value from method one to execute the second one.

        Before having the async/await feature, we used to pass the value in trailing closure and send it to the second one through the parameter as shown below:


            //Declaration    func method1(_ completion: @escaping (String) -> Void) {        //Do Something.       completion(“value”)    }        func method2(_ name: String) {       //Do Something.    }        //Execution    method1 { name in        self.method2(name)    }    

        Now with the help of async/await, we can directly get the value from the first method, await for that value, and then continue the execution.



               //Declaration     func method1() async -> String {         //Do Something.         return “Value”     }         func method2() async {         let name = await method1()         print(name)     }         //Execution     await method2()

         

        Conclusion

        In this blog, we saw, what the async/await feature is, why it should be used, and what we used to do before having it.

        Async/await is good for our processing chips. Here every asynchronous method separates its thread. So, the main thread does not get so much pressure. Moreover, it saves time for users that was otherwise spent waiting for any method to complete its execution.