Expo and Express Web and Mobile Dev

Web and Mobile Dev with Expo and Express

John Boardman Articles, Mobile, React, React Native 2 Comments

So, you want to develop a new website with spiffy apps on Android and iOS, and you want that website and your APIs to run in Node Express. It sounds like a lot of work to write the website in React (or Flutter or whatever the language de jour is), the Android app with Android Studio, and the iOS app with Xcode…

What is Cross-Platform Mobile Development?

Keyhole Software Flutter, Keyhole, Mobile, React Native, Videos, Xamarin 2 Comments

Mobile application developers constantly seek innovative methods to craft apps that resonate across diverse platforms. This quest has given rise to cross-platform mobile development, a strategy aimed at creating applications capable of seamlessly operating on various platforms, such as iOS and Android, utilizing a unified codebase. Unlike conventional native development, which necessitates separate coding for each platform, cross-platform development simplifies …

Unlock the Power of Collapsible Text in Flutter

Flutter Essentials: Strategies for Collapsible Text in Flutter

Rachel Walker Articles, Development Technologies & Tools, Flutter, Mobile, Tutorial 1 Comment

As a mobile developer, I have had to create a lot of listing pages. The content, styling, and layout may all differ, but structurally, they are the same. When I first started using Flutter, I was immediately impressed by how fast they are to stand up. Nearly out of the box, the ListView and the Card work extremely well and support a wide variety of devices and use cases with no additional styling – all while remaining extensible.

With this in mind, when I needed to create a listing page that displayed variable lengths of pre-generated text that could be expanded and collapsed, I was not particularly concerned about the complexity of the task. However, I very quickly realized that Flutter is less optimized for handling large blocks of text than it is for displaying lists. I quickly encountered unexpected complexities that I had to manually account for. In this post, I’ll walk through the basic structure and explore which components can be used for solving this problem and creating collapsible text in Flutter.

What Should Businesses Include in their Mobile App Maintenance Plan?

Keyhole Software Keyhole, Mobile, Videos 1 Comment

In today’s fast-paced digital world, mobile devices are leading the charge in innovation and capturing user attention. From evolving form factors to varying screen sizes and ever-expanding functionalities, the mobile arena is a whirlwind of evolution. In this article, we explore the importance of having a robust mobile app maintenance plan, highlighting common pitfalls to avoid and essential tactics for …

What are Ways to Reduce the Costs of Mobile App Development?

Keyhole Software Keyhole, Mobile, Videos 1 Comment

With an increasing number of users relying on their mobile devices for app accessibility, businesses and developers are actively seeking ways to cut down on mobile app development costs while maintaining effectiveness. Keyhole Software stands out in offering client-centered solutions, utilizing modern technology to efficiently address this growing demand. This article delves into practical and effective methods to minimize costs …