DevOps is the delivery process that focuses on the cross-functional approach of building and shipping applications in a faster manner through automation of infrastructure, workflow as well as performance evaluation. One of the most essential components of DevOps is CI/CD, which acronym for continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD).

In the alphabet of mobile app development, it’s always been our honor to be so close to BrowserStack, so when the opportunity arose to officially partner up to improve your mobile DevOps experience: it was a no-brainer. We’re partnering to offer our customers access to best-in-class mobile-first CI/CD and automated mobile device testing, including an incredible free product offer.

The eCommerce industry is witnessing an unprecedented surge, with global sales projected to reach $8.5 trillion by 2026. But here’s the big question: Are businesses truly prepared to meet the skyrocketing expectations of today’s tech-savvy consumers? Well, in this hyper-digital era, how do brands not only attract users but ensure they stick around for the long haul? The answer lies in taking advantage of futuristic technologies that deliver next-gen experiences, speed, and innovation.

You may have read about hackers using ChatGPT to impersonate your grandma. If that story made you dig a little deeper, you may have learned about the hyper-realistic phishing scams being concocted with generative AI. And if you’ve really gone into the cyber-security weeds, you may have discovered the new breed of infostealer malware stealing passwords and browser log-ins. All sounds very concerning right? Well, it needn’t do.

Every day, thousands of new apps make their way into the mobile app world. Remember 2018? That’s when app downloads shot up by 9%, and smartphone users spent a jaw-dropping $100 billion on apps. Crazy, right? Now, let’s talk about custom app development and cross-platform apps. By 2018, their market had already crossed $7.5 billion. But why are we going on about 2018?

Since Adobe introduced the PDF in 1993, this versatile file format has played a key role in the digital revolution. PDFs give us a universal languages across different devices, they support interactive and multimedia elements, and they provide robust encryption. Today, Adobe estimates there are over 2.5 trillion PDFs in existence around the world. It’s fairly self-evident, then, that PDF functionalities are now a crucial part of web application development.

With over 6.1 billion smartphone users expected by 2028, how will your app be unique in a highly saturated and competitive environment? It is all about proper mobile app testing, or rather, the lack of it in most cases. Good usability and high-level user experience are the major factors in the current conditions of market competition. That is where tools like emulators and simulators are really useful.

In this article, I will introduce the steps to release a Flutter app to the Google Play Store using the Codemagic CI/CD tool. If you have been uploading your app to Google Play manually and want to simplify that process, I hope you find this article helpful.

Did you know that the architectural pattern you choose for your iOS app can significantly impact its scalability, performance, and overall success? According to industry surveys, nearly 80% of developers believe that poor architectural decisions lead to issues like code duplication, technical debt, and reduced app performance.

Do you believe all the mobile apps you use in daily life are secure? Nowadays, mobile app usage is increasing, and therefore, the types of cyber threats have become essential to focus on security for developers and users. Testing mobile applications for vulnerabilities is complex, especially when dealing with the unique architectures and security models of Android and iOS platforms.