Using Google Maps with FLutter

Using Google Maps with Flutter

James Fielder Articles, Development Technologies & Tools, Flutter, Mobile, Tutorial Leave a Comment

Flutter has a lot of amazing plugins that make it easy to develop cross-platform apps. Recently, I had the opportunity to work with a theater chain that made use of a map view to show nearby theaters. We used Flutter in conjunction with Google Maps.

In this blog post, we will take a look at the Google Maps Flutter plugin, which allows you to add an interactive map to your iOS or Android app and customize it in many different ways!

Learn Svelte by Making a Word Puzzle: Part 2, Reactivity

James Slaughter Articles, Development Technologies & Tools, JavaScript, Learning Svelte, Tutorial Leave a Comment

So far in this multi-part series, we’ve used Svelte to make the frontend of a Word Puzzle Game, but it does not receive user input, yet. That doesn’t make for a very fun game!

In Part 2 of this series, we’re going to make our game a little more functional. Weโ€™ll accomplish the following tasks: (1) allow users to guess a word, (2) manage state for the guesses, and (3) track the correctness of each letter in each guess.

By the end of this post, we will be one step closer to having a Svelte-based, fully functional Word Puzzle Game! Without further ado, letโ€™s get started.

Application Security

Top Security Mistakes to Avoid in AppDev

Zach Gardner All Industries, Architecture, Articles, Financial, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Security, Spring, Supply Chain & Logistics Leave a Comment

Developing custom applications is one of the hardest professional endeavors, and making them secure is even harder. Malicious actors are constantly changing tactics and strategies, which, unfortunately, makes it impossible to completely eliminate any security threat.

There needs to be a balance between delivering features quickly to meet business objectives and mitigating security risks. Thankfully, these two goals are not mutually exclusive. This blog post dives into the top mistakes that can be made while developing custom applications.

These recommendations are different from what would commonly be seen in an OWASP list, and they should be used in addition to whatever security practices and procedures are already in place by an organizationโ€™s infosec department. These recommendations are also written from an application architectโ€™s (rather than an enterprise infrastructure) perspective, so most of them arenโ€™t covered by existing security checklists.

Designing Digital Product Without User Data

Designing Digital Products Without User Research

Rus Anderson Articles, Consulting, Design, UI/UX Leave a Comment

Often, we are approached by startups and established companies with an idea for a new product. Just as often, there is little to no user base from which to conduct research. In this blog, weโ€™ll look at how to understand the product, its potential users, and how to create the application with minimal user data and investment.

Learn Svelte By Making a Word Puzzle: Part 1

James Slaughter Articles, Development Technologies & Tools, JavaScript, Learning Svelte, Tutorial Leave a Comment

Svelte is a growing JavaScript component framework compiler delivered in a developer-friendly package. Usage of Svelte has been growing – IBM and even Apple (in its newest beta of Apple Music) have been using it for their frontend needs.

For a number of reasons, I think itโ€™s a tool we developers need to get on board with. So, letโ€™s embark on an active learning assignment: making a word puzzle with Svelte!