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By: John Tomblin, Senior Solutions Architect PhoenixBizz a division of Sofvue, LLC Printed with permission of Data Titan, Sofvue LLC, and the author The transformation of  mobile app development  has undergone radical changes over the past two decades. In fact, the concept of UI/UX wasn’t even a term until the 1990’s when the development world realized the importance of what it is.  So, let’s begin with some simple definitions. UX designers focus on understanding the user's needs and goals within a business, and then use this information to create an overall experience that is efficient. At Phoenix Bizz, we employ a number of processes and tactics to achieve this goal using User Journey’s to demonstrate the flow of a mobile app, creating  wireframes  and mockups, and sometimes prototypes, and testing the app with users to gather insight. UI designers focus on creating the visual aesthetics of a mobile app, such as the layout, color scheme, white space and typogr...

  Responsive web design  is gradually taking over as standard practise for all websites in the online world. A website must be responsive in order to attract visitors, in addition to operating quickly, having an eye-catching design, and offering robust functionality. In 201 1 , when mobile users outnumbered desktop users, responsive site design became more widely recognised. Additionally, Google began favouring mobile-friendly  websites over those that weren't. Consequently, the era of responsive websites began. But let's start at the beginning before getting into all the specifics of why responsive website design is essential for your company.   What is Responsive Web Design? Let's examine the idea of responsive design and its operation. Responsive web design is essentially a technique for creating a website that automatically adjusts its information and design components to fit the screen size being used to view it. All desktop-specific elements have to be transfor...

As a solutions architect, I’m always on the hunt for better resources and tools for mobile app development , as well as researching ways we can help our clients scale using state-of-the-art technology. From advanced logistical systems, foldable phones, to the latest 3PL services that can serve across phones, there are plenty of exciting things on the horizon, so let’s dive in. 1. Rise of AI-Powered Interactions As we move into a mobile-first world, user experience is everything.  Apps must be immersive and interactive, and wherever possible, adapt to the needs of the user while interacting with the codebase. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to emerge.  Many companies already use AI in various ways, from helping them design better products and services to improving customer service interactions. Here are some examples of how AI will be used in mobile apps in the near term:  ✅ Natural language processing (NLP): Detecting and understanding the meaning ...

Many states in the US have already legalized the use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. Apart from the 33 states in the US, countries like Canada, Germany, and Israel have also legalized cannabis.  Despite the increase in demand and legalization of medical marijuana, only a few licensed dispensaries provide on-demand marijuana delivery.  As a result, the mobile app developers in Phoenix are seeing a surge in requests and questions related to building a cannabis delivery app.  And, it’s not just about what they say. Even the statistics indicate the same. The sales of legal recreational cannabis are expected to reach $42 billion by 2026, up from $19 billion in 2020.  By starting instantly, you can capture the market share and become the go-to brand for cannabis delivery.  Now the question is, how do you do it? How do you build a cannabis delivery app? That’s exactly what we will discuss today. Let’s get started! 1- Know the Government Regulation...