Improving iOS/Android Numeric Keyboards With KeyboardActions

Flutter: Using Keyboard Actions To Improve Mobile User Experience

Ryan LaRue Articles, Design, Development Technologies & Tools, Flutter, Mobile, UI/UX 1 Comment

This post covers three options for customizing an iOS or Android keyboard in a Flutter mobile application, with a code walkthrough of using the Keyboard Actions package to easily add keyboard features that increase user efficiency.

Mobile app developers, have you ever noticed that the native iOS numeric keyboard does not include certain features that might be helpful? For example, a Done button? Or how about arrow buttons to traverse form fields? To jog your memory, here’s what the native iOS numeric keyboard looks like…

Using Equivalence Class Partition and Boundary Value Analysis while Unit Testing

Joseph Pasmore Articles, Programming, Testing Leave a Comment

The value of writing tests for code, especially unit tests, is clearly evident. Testing enhances software quality, improves security, inspires customer satisfaction, and most of all, saves the company money. Catching errors in the development phase before they reach production can save a company thousands.

I wanted to share a couple of the strategies I’ve followed in my career when it comes to writing unit tests. We’ll start with Equivalence Class Partitioning and finish with Boundary Value Analysis. While they are different, they can be used together to help make sure you’re writing the best unit tests you can write.

Code a Christmas Game ... with Cats!

Code a Family Christmas Game …With Cats

Ryan Brewer Articles, Community, Tutorial 1 Comment

Have kiddos at home for break this time of year? If so, I’m sure you’ll appreciate this quick, fun boredom killer. We’ll create a game for you and your family, and the best part: your kids can create the whole thing!

Play as the Christmas Tree Star, who’s been knocked off the tree by the (crazy) house cat. Like every Star, you’re far from helpless. You’ll jump your way back to the top. But beware! The (truly crazy) cat is still inside the tree …with black eyes open wide …hunting you.