Building An App? Here Are Some Things That Drive up It’s Cost

  How much will my app cost to build? It’s one of the first questions you’ll ask when you approach app developers. Though there are a good number of app cost calculators out there, estimating the exact cost of an application yourself is a bit tricky.  Incremental costs in app development are never the same […]

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Women In Technology: Organizations Helping to Close the Gap in BC

Photo Credit: engineering.text.now Female involvement can double tech innovation. So why not challenge the status quo of the male-dominated tech industry? The tech industry grows increasingly more inclusive despite long-standing barriers. Women in tech initiatives have gone a long way in closing the gender gap to favour more female representation. They’ve re-shaped traditional perceptions which […]

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Creative Ways to Find a CTO to Help Build Your App

  It’s no secret the field of technology has exploded in recent decades. As it continues to expand exponentially, it just isn’t realistic to expect app creators to have the knowledge and expertise required for the countless aspects of technology management.   Whether you’re a single entrepreneur or if you’re part of a rapidly scaling […]

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Infographic: App Ideation to MVP Development

  MVP? Validation? Where Do I Start and What Does It All Mean? You’re an up-and-coming entrepreneur, or an eager “wanna-preneur” with a strong app idea. You want to develop your app in a cost-effective manner, but  your web search for guidance on app development has left you inundated with information. Now you’re not quite […]

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An Application Development Checklist for App Ideation

  Developers aren’t mind readers. Incomplete information and poor communication can derail a project before it begins. Before approaching a developer, you want to have the essential pieces of your app idea together to give your idea a chance to blossom into a great application. This application development checklist ensures that you’re prepared to give […]

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Blockchain: What is it and How is Canada Embracing It?

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies — you’ve probably heard these buzzwords reverberating across the fintech industry and beyond. Cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, are just one of the many applications of blockchain, and they are effectively responsible for bringing blockchain into vogue. Bitcoin, the first iteration of cryptocurrency, and blockchain, the tech framework in which it runs, have been […]

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Legacy System: To Rewrite or Not To Rewrite?

To rewrite or refactor a legacy system, that is the question. The answer depends on the circumstances. Gravit-e has had its hand in both approaches. A legacy system that’s outdated or has gone awry can certainly be the bane of a developer’s existence. It’s not uncommon for clients approach us with software that is: Outdated […]

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The Importance of Keeping Your Software Up-to-Date

One of the greatest benefits of having a custom software application built specifically for your business is that it is tailored to your needs and can grow alongside your business and be enhanced accordingly. However, once you’ve made the decision to build custom software you are also signing on to maintain it. Ensuring your software […]

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Decision Fatigue and Automation

Decisions require mental work and our capacity to do this mental work is not unlimited. When we are drained or stressed our willpower to make good decisions becomes depleted, resulting in decision fatigue. This is why we commonly act more impulsively and indulge more during times of stress on things like sweets. An article titled […]

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