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Today Slack has become a tool that more and more companies use for communication within their teams. Though Slack App Directory offers a great number of applications, sometimes it is necessary to create a custom bot. In this guide you will be able to learn how to create a simple Slack bot of your own using TypeScript and Node.js.

There are a lot of pre-written functionalities in web development, like frameworks, that include standardized coding practices and end-to-end templates. Using a web development framework, you don’t have to create the functionalities from scratch, but rather run them in the background. In this article we are going to have a look at the best web development frameworks, and probably help you see which of them can be suitable for your project.

Online shopping is gradually replacing shopping in offline stores. More and more people use their smartphones and computers to order things online, which means that the demand for e-commerce websites is growing too. But what defines a successful marketplace, and what do you need to build one? In this article we will answer these questions and look at the key steps of developing a marketplace.

As cross-platform mobile apps are becoming more and more popular, many businesses wonder which framework is the right one for their project. In this article we are going to compare two of the most popular cross-platform development frameworks - NativeScript and React Native, and help you decide which is best for you.

The major shift to remote work changed a lot in the modern business world. Today the demand for outsourced software development teams is much higher than before. In this article, we are going to explore this model, the cases when it is suitable, and share some practical advice on how to find a dedicated IT team.

Choosing the suitable front-end tools for a project is quite a challenging task. To see what you need it is necessary to assess and compare all the characteristics of each web development framework. In this article we are going to have a closer look at three of the most popular frameworks: React, Angular, and Vue, and help you decide which one is the most appropriate for your project.

Software development methodologies are an important part of making the process of application building more effective. In this article, we will review the most popular software development models and frameworks, their pros and cons, and which of them can be fitting for your project.

Keeping up with the evolving technology trends is quite a challenging task for any business owner. Many companies wonder how to build a SaaS product? This guide will cover the essential features of SaaS applications, walk you through the SaaS development process, and help you estimate the cost of your project. 

Promotion on the mobile market is becoming more and more important, as the number of mobile devices used on the Internet is constantly increasing. Many companies are wondering what to choose – a mobile application or a mobile website. In this article we will cover the pros and cons of both options, and help you choose the right one for your business.

Web applications today are an essential part of the work of many businesses. But to create a web application, it is necessary to choose the suitable architecture for it first. In this article, we will look at web application architecture, its types, layers, and components, and the latest trends in web app development.

In the modern world, a website is the face of the business, so it is important for any company to be present on the internet with one that can show it in the best way possible. In this article, we have decided to have a closer look at the process of web development and to see what steps are essential for creating a good website.

MVP is a common term today that is familiar even to those who are not engaged in the product development sphere. In this article, we will shed more light on the minimum viable product development process, talk about its business benefits and answer the question “How much does an MVP cost?”

One says that DevOps is just something of a buzzword or another fad. We say that it is a real saver when it comes to big, constantly evolving projects. In this article, we will dig deeper into what DevOps is, its key principles, and how your product can benefit from it.  

Cross-platform mobile app development is an approach that allows the creation of mobile applications that are compatible with several operating systems at the same time. In this article, we are going to discuss the pros and cons of this approach, consider the differences between native and cross-platform development and have a look at the most frequently used frameworks.

Location-based apps and those with built-in geolocation capabilities are one of the hottest trends in mobile development. In this article, we’ll walk you through the geolocation app development, starting with the types of applications to required technologies and pitfalls to avoid when building a product.

If you are new to web development, you must be wondering why React is on everyone’s lips. In this article, we discuss what makes React so favored by many web developers and clients and explain why you should use it in your projects.

Where is web development going? In this article, we have compiled a list of the most promising trends shaping the future of web development in 2022 and beyond based on market demands in various domains.

In this article, we have gathered some of the most popular React Native libraries that will simplify and speed up the creation and implementation of some widespread features for your next mobile app.

In a new episode of ‘Startup Stories’, UpsilonIT talks to Erik Pavia, the Founder and CEO of Pantheon, a new social fitness app. From Erik’s story, you will learn why disrupted technologies can't be quickly scaled up to a mass audience, how the approach to connected fitness has changed during the last ten years, and why relative accuracy of activity data is more critical than absolute.

In a new episode of 'Startup Stories,' UpsilonIT talks to Wouter Brouwer, the supply chain management consultant at Alders Transport Group, a company that provides sustainable and constructive transport solutions. From Wouter's story, you will learn about the specific requirements for chemical transportation, how small companies approach new technologies and why visibility is a 'must-have' for transportation companies. 

With more technologies emerging and evolving, the healthcare model has shifted to ‘home-centered.’ One delivery method that becomes a popular talking point due to the transition is remote patient monitoring. In this article, we’ll discuss RPM solutions and how they’re helping shape the future of the industry.

In this article, we will describe how we used clustering to display a large number of markers on a map and provide you with the React Native code needed for its implementation.

In a new episode of ‘Startup Stories’, UpsilonIT talks to Petere Pamela Miner, the Co-founder and President of CoLoadX, a company that is bringing innovation into an industry that is ready for transformation. CoLoadX is connecting those who need to ship with those who can do the shipping. From Petere’s story, you will learn about the pain customers feel when it comes to shipping, the new landscape of logistics providers competing with online retailers, and the tipping point in the industry.

How to choose the best headless CMS for your business? In this article, we have identified several types of headless CMS for different business requirements and compiled a list of the most effective ones. Learn more about the alternatives, compare features, and narrow down your search based on the pros and cons of each platform to find the most suitable headless CMS.

In this article, we will cover how headless and traditional CMS work, explain the main differences between headless and traditional CMS and compare their pros and cons in the context of specific use cases.

In the second part of our article ‘How to Build Chat Functionality into Your App with React Native,’ we will cover key steps of developing a chat application that is based on Sendbird Chat API and SDK. 

In this article, we will walk you through how to quickly build a React Native chat app using Twilio-based back-end along with Gifted Chat for styling.

How will the IT outsourcing landscape look like in 2021? What to expect as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? What technologies will shape the global outsourcing market? In this article, we have singled out 10 trends in outsourcing software development that will matter in the unprecedented times of 2021.

Upsilon is highlighted by Clutch as Top B2B service provider from Belarus that delivers software on Python and Django platforms.

How can healthcare sector benefit from developing custom software in 2021? In this article, we'll cover the most popular types of medical software, highlight their benefits, and consider ways to implement them.

In a new episode of ‘Startup Stories’, UpsilonIT talks to Tomer Shamir, the Co-founder, and COO of AiDock, a company providing AI solutions for paperwork automation. From Tomer’s story, you will learn how they are delivering value through artificial intelligence to the supply chain paperwork and why it is important for the logistics industry.

In this article, we share our experience of creating a custom music player for a Social Music Web Platform with TypeScript illustrating each step with a programming code.

This article compiled the top 10 trends that industry professionals expect to see as key growth enablers for logistics and supply chain management companies in the new economy shaken by COVID-19.

A rumored deal between the two tech companies is officially confirmed. Who benefited more: Salesforce or Slack? How will this acquisition affect the balance of power in the market? Let's find out.

In a new episode of ‘Startup Stories’ interviews, UpsilonIT talks to David McPhetrige, a business partner of Right Sized Inventory, a US-based company providing the supply-chain market with a patented, probabilistic predictive-analytics solution for inventory optimization. From David’s story, you will learn about how he developed a patented technology that enables businesses to forecast, plan, and optimize their inventory with less effort while helping them save thousands of dollars as well as improve customer service levels.

In a new episode of our ‘Startup Stories’ interviews, UpsilonIT talks to Tony Popov, founder and CTO of Kiko, a proptech London-based startup. From Tony’s story, you will learn about how the idea of a platform enabling tenants to rent securely without a deposit has secured around £500,000 of funding.

It's quite tedious to extract tabular data from PDF and convert it into an easily editable and searchable format. Our developer team conducted a study to find out what's the best software for parsing PDF tables and getting data out of them.

In a new episode of our ‘Startup Stories’ interviews, UpsilonIT talks to Courtney Werner, a co-founder of KOYA Innovations Inc, a US-based startup delivering an innovative mobile social experience that brings together the advantages of both time and place in giving and messaging. From Сourtney’s story, you will learn about how KOYA disrupted the $127B gift card market by making it frictionless to send gifts to friends and family that are meaningful and get discovered at the time and place of use.

Today, we are going to compare Slack and Discord   - perhaps, most popular team communication platforms and figure out what is the difference between them and which one can better solve your daily business tasks.

Upsilon recognized on the Clutch list of top software developers in Belarus.

In a new episode of our ‘Startup Stories’ interviews, UpsilonIT talks to Chandler Young, the CEO and Founder of iJustOrder, a technology company that specializes in developing app-based platforms for stadiums and event venues across the US. From Chandler’s story you will learn about how a former athlete and tech fan created a mobile app through which stadium and event venue customers can order concession food and merchandise, while never having to leave their seats.

In a new episode of our ‘Startup Stories’ interviews, UpsilonIT talks to Steve Benson, CEO of Badger Maps, a San Francisco-based SaaS company that provides mapping and routing solution for outside salespeople. Steve has been a sales rep, sales manager, and VP of sales at big companies like Google. He is an expert in sales, SaaS, and entrepreneurship and is passionate about making field sales reps more successful.

In a new episode of our ‘Startup Stories’ interviews, UpsilonIT talks to Fred Dillon, the Senior Director of Strategy & Design of Hopelab, a San Francisco-based social innovation lab that creates behavior-change tech to help teens and young adults live healthier, happy lives. Fred has over a decade of experience in leading staff and external partners to design technology solutions and is passionate about improving the health and well-being of young people.

In the previous article, we discussed the rivalry between React Native and Flutter for cross-platform development and compared them on a set of parameters. This time, we will focus on the practical side of things.

The cross-platform mobile development world is abundant in battle-ready frameworks. We begin the first part of our article on comparing the two most popular cross-platform frameworks.

How to stay productive while working home remotely as a precautionary measure against the novel coronavirus.

AI-based applications are the hottest trend of 2020. Team Upsilon spoke to Roland Polzin, co-founder of Wing, an AI-based personal assistant app that works better than Siri and Alexa. We discussed what can give an AI assistant that extra value for the users, and which personality traits are important to cultivate in order to be a successful entrepreneur.

The newest feature helps build and customize Slack bots to be more informative, intuitive, and interactive for users.

How to minimize risks and choose the best-fit outsourcing partner? This ultimate guide will navigate you through the key criteria and methods of software vendor evaluation in outsourcing.

Can software project estimation be as realistic as possible? In this article, we share some hands-on techniques and useful tips on making the estimating process more accurate and robust.

Finding a good developer can be quite challenging due to the increased demand for the services of technical specialists from businesses striving for digital transformation. To overcome the shortage, they start looking for new opportunities to hire a developer. Two of the most widely used options are freelance and outsourcing. In this article, we describe the reasons for the developer shortage and define the pros and cons of each hiring tactic in the context of specific use cases.