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Today, I (beta) launched OldInsta with my friends. It has been such an amazing journey of learning. Please give it a try here: https://lnkd.in/eXBAPcgv Summary of the app: 📱 OldInsta: Social media with a nostalgic, genuine touch 👥🚫 No Distractions: Friends-only timeline without likes or follower counts 🔔 Periodic Reminders: Nurturing friendships and encouraging regular check-ins 💬🤖 AI Messaging: AI-help for starting conversations; displays just the last 25 messages for privacy. 🧘 Non-Addictive Design: Prioritizes user wellbeing, authentic connections Thanks everyone for all the feedback and celebrating with me!

Three things I didn't know about launching on Product Hunt. ⤵⤵⤵ Shameless plug: If you like the following, Ubicloud is LIVE on Product Hunt (PH) now. Please support our launch: https://lnkd.in/eFZyy_tb 1/ When the PH day starts (one minute past midnight PST), your launch either gets featured or not. We didn't know ahead of time if Ubicloud would be featured. They say that reaching out Product Hunt and asking for feedback helps. So does creating a product teaser and building an audience ahead of the launch. 2/ The first hours (midnight to 4am PST) are crucial. If you're featured, everyone gets an equal amount of air time on the front page until 4:01am PST. After that, launches get sorted by popularity. I'm guessing launches that are above the fold get higher visibility. 3/ You can pick any day of the week (or month) for your launch. If you do well on a Monday, then you have a higher chance of winning the product of the week (because you're live for the entire week). We ran an analysis and found that surprisingly, Monday isn't the most competitive day. Competitiveness by day (lowest to highest): Sunday / Saturday, Friday / Monday, Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday. Again, if you like this, please support us on Product Hunt. Ubicloud + Kamal lets you deploy web apps anywhere using a completely open source stack.

Discover why mobile engineering teams have much to gain from session replay and how they can use it to boost efficiency, increase alignment, and deliver exceptional mobile app experiences. Learn more in this blog post.👇

Threads may go down in app history as a case study of how frictionless one-tap signup and adjacency to a popular app in no way guarantee sustained appeal and user retention. https://lnkd.in/dqAVBgNR

The platform market is continuously reaching saturation. As of July 9, 2024, about 2.3 million apps are registered on Google Play and about 2 million apps on this iOS App Store, and about 350,000 new apps are released monthly. This means that thousands of apps are released every day. To survive in such a competitive platform market, it is most important for a company to have products that are loved in the market. To this end, achieving ‘PMF(Product/Market Fit)’ is key. PMF is a concept that indicates how well a product meets the market’s needs and expectations. It means that a product that customers need and are willing to pay for. To achieve PMF, you need to develop and verify hypotheses at a rapid pace and improve solutions that meet the needs of the market. To create a product that can fulfill PMF, we need to quickly verify the hypothesis and improve the solution based on it. In other words, ‘speed’ is the key. Today, I’d like to introduce LMF(Language/Market Fit), a tool that allows you to quickly test market fit.😁 Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/gbPgN2f5 Read to text: https://lnkd.in/gtytJMpT

Key challenges in measuring mobile app performance and why you need a different approach than the metric percentile approach used for backend systems. By Hanson Ho, thanks to Embrace | #Observability #BackEnd

Ugh, another email that says 'make it user-friendly.' What exactly does that mean? Ever get a project request that says "make it user-friendly" but leaves you scratching your head? Yeah, us too. Here's the thing: "user-friendly" is code for a bunch of important details. Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Imagine you're the user. What tasks do they need to accomplish? Think of it like designing a playground – gotta know how the kids will play! Clarity is King: Simple language, clear instructions, and intuitive design make things easy to use. No more cryptic messages, like a treasure map with missing clues! Less is More: Don't overwhelm users with too many features. Keep it clean and focused, like a well-organized toolbox for the job at hand. Testing Time: Real users trying out the app is the ultimate test. Watch how they interact, see where they get confused, and fix those bumps in the road. Feedback Loop: Listen to user feedback! They'll tell you what works and what doesn't. It's like getting feedback on your cooking to make the next meal even tastier! By decoding "user-friendly" and focusing on user needs, we can build apps that are truly a joy to use. Want a user friendly app, lets have a chat!

Is your app acting wonky? It might not be you... Ever feel like your favorite app is stuck in slow motion?  You tap, you wait, and nothing...  This might not be your internet connection acting up; it could be a hidden culprit: backend problems! The backend is the engine that powers your app, and when it sputters, the user experience suffers. Here's how: 1. Slow loading times: Ugh, the dreaded spinning wheel of death! A sluggish backend makes even the most patient user want to throw their phone across the room. 2. Surprise outages: Just when you're on a roll, the app crashes. Not only is this frustrating, but it can also disrupt your workflow. 3. Data glitches: Ever typed a message and then...poof! It disappears. Backend issues can lead to data loss, making you question if your information is safe. 4. Security scares: A weak backend is like a leaky bucket for your data. This can put your personal information at risk and shake your trust in the app. 5. Unpredictable behavior: Sometimes apps act like they have a mind of their own. This inconsistency can be super confusing and leave you feeling lost. So, what can we do? · Developers: Keep those backends healthy with regular check-ups and updates! ·  Users: Be patient, and if you experience issues, let the app creators know. They might not be aware! Remember, a happy backend equals a happy app experience. Let's work together to make sure our digital lives run smoothly! #ux #backend #techtalks P.S. Share your backend horror stories (or wins!) in the comments. Let's commiserate and celebrate a better app future!

 Introducing Minimin Chat App! 🚀 The ultimate platform for seamless and real-time communication. 🔹 Key Features - Real-Time Messaging: Enjoy instant message delivery for all your conversations. - User-Friendly Interface: Our clean and intuitive design ensures a smooth chatting experience. - Secure and Reliable: Built with state-of-the-art technology and secure data handling. - Customizable Nicknames: Personalize your profile with a unique nickname. - Timestamped Messages: Each message is timestamped for easy reference. - Responsive Design: Accessible from any device, ensuring you stay connected on the go. 🔹 How It Works 1. Login: Choose a unique nickname to start chatting. 2. Chat in Real-Time: Send and receive messages instantly with our robust socket.io integration. 3. Timestamped Messages: Every message is time-stamped for clear communication. 4. Scroll for History: Easily scroll through your chat history, and new messages appear even if you're browsing older messages. 🔹 Built With - React: For a dynamic and responsive user interface. - Redux: For efficient state management. - Socket.io: For real-time, bidirectional communication. - Express: For a reliable and secure backend. - Vercel and Render: For seamless deployment and hosting. 🔗 Explore Now 🔗 Live Link: https://lnkd.in/gK_AKvuD GitHub Repo: https://lnkd.in/gb898tVE My heartfelt thanks to Sonia George, Rahul Mohanakumar, Graceson J, and Luminar Technolab for their constant support. Note: Please wait for loading the back end server as it will take a few moments. #MiniminChatApp #ChatApp #RealTimeMessaging #TechInnovation #StayConnected #NewProductLaunch #React #Redux #SocketIO #Express

📱 Real device testing is essential for mobile app development, ensuring that your app performs flawlessly across various devices! In our latest article, we explore: - What is real device testing? 🤔 - Key advantages over emulators: - Accurate testing environment ✅ - Better user experience 🌟 - Comprehensive testing 🛠️ - Improved reliability 🔒 - Testing specific device functionalities 📡 - When to test your app 🕒 - Tools to facilitate real device testing 🔧 Enhance your app's quality and user satisfaction! #MobileTesting #AppDevelopment #RealDeviceTesting #QualityAssurance