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What are web apps and how can they help me?

Webs apps are pieces of online software that fulfil a purpose. A web app can be part of a website or a separate software tool. It does not need to be installed, as users access it through their web browser.

For example, you may already have a website but need an application to provide an online portal for subscribers. Or you may need a complex, clever application that will take huge amounts of raw data and extract certain information from it.

An app - whatever it may be - performs a function.

Applications make life easier:

Apps should work hard so you don't have to. Or at least, allow you to spend your time doing the things that a human does better than a machine.

We're here to listen to what you want, understand how it needs to work, and provide a solution.

Even the complex solutions will be as streamlined as possible when it comes to using them, we like to put our heads together and come up with the best way to utilise technology on behalf of our clients.

Building, testing, supporting:

We make sure that what we've produced is what we set out to produce, and ensure it all works correctly on varied device types.

We like automated and manual testing, making sure that where possible we have automated tests to cover the design functionality, backed up with the manual testing. You can't beat a human set of eyes looking at it.

We'll work to ensuring that product continues to perform in the way that it's expected long after the product is launched.

Long term support for mobile apps is key to it's success as new devices and device updates often change the underlying systems which could otherwise harm performance of the application.

And as user uptake of your application grows, we'll work with you to collect and analyse information about usage and help to guide design changes and enhancements.

We like to maintain relationships with clients over the years, supporting systems, offering advice, and remaining a part of the project.

Why choose web over desktop?

A web app is often chosen due to ease of maintenance and support. Rather than having software installed on your computer, it is hosted centrally in one place, and you login to access. If there is a problem, an engineer does not usually need to look at your computer.

A device dependent desktop application will have limitations on the type of computer it can be used on, for example developing something with the Microsoft language has to run on Windows computers. A web app has greater flexibility.

Web apps do have the limitation of dependence on the user having access to a web browser, and an internet connection - although this is much less of a limitation than in the past.

Eastpoint Software Web App Development Company in Cambridge | UK are a great way to reach out and grow your business, but they also have specific benefits. Mobile apps can utilize phone features, such as notifications, camera and location, broadening the scope of what can be achieved. We work on software projects, including apps and websites, for clients across East Anglia and London. To  speak to us about your website, app, or content management system  requirements, call 01603 690164 or email info@eastpoint.co.uk.
 
Visit us:  http://www.eastpoint.co.uk/Web-Apps/
 

Mobile apps are a great way to reach out and grow your business, but  they also have specific benefits. Mobile apps can utilise phone  features, such as notifications, camera and location, broadening the  scope of what can be achieved.
 
Why develop a mobile app?
 
 Use of mobile devices is set to overtake desktop for accessing websites .
 
 Think about how often you use your phone, or you see other people using  theirs. It's common to use your mobile to browse websites, search for  information and make purchases.
 
 A mobile app enhances the user experience further and achieves a greater engagement with your users.
 
 Often a mobile app offers features that a mobile web site (or web app)  isn't capable of because it can have greater access to the mobile  device's hardwear (such as GPS, camera and microphone).
 
What's involved in building an app?
 
Planning:
 
 Thorough understanding of what you want and ensure we've got all the  information that we need to design a solution to meet that.
 
Design and User Experience:
 
 We will look at who your app needs to appeal to, and be appropriate  for, the intended audience. It needs to be consistent with existing  branding where applicable.
 
Development:
 
 Creating the working product based on those things using our experience  with various technologies to devise and develop a solution.
 
Testing:
 
 We make sure that what we've produced is what we set out to produce, and ensure it all works correctly on varied device types.
 
 We like automated and manual testing, making sure that where possible  we have automated tests to cover the design functionality, backed up  with the manual testing. You can't beat a human set of eyes looking at  it.
 
 Support, analysis and Improvement:
 
 We'll work to ensuring that product continues to perform in the way that it's expected long after the product is launched.
 
 Long term support for mobile apps is key to it's success as new devices  and device updates often change the underlying systems which could  otherwise harm performance of the application.
 
 And as user  uptake of your application grows, we'll work with you to collect and  analyse information about usage and help to guide design changes and  enhancements.
 
 We like to maintain relationships with clients  over the years, supporting systems, offering advice, and remaining a  part of the project.
 
 
Eastpoint Software Mobile App Development Company in Cambridge and London | UK are a great way to reach out and grow your business, but they also have  specific benefits. Mobile apps can utilise phone features, such as  notifications, camera and location, broadening the scope of what can be  achieved. We work on software projects, including apps and websites, for  clients across East Anglia and London. To  speak to us about your  website, app, or content management system  requirements, call  01603 690164 or email info@eastpoint.co.uk.
 Visit us:  http://www.eastpoint.co.uk/Mobile-Apps/

Sometimes it's nice to have a bit of an idea what developers are talking about. Here is some entry-level info on .NET (dot net) to keep you in the loop.


What is .NET?


The .NET framework provides a platform from which to build applications and web services. It is an extremely wide field with programming variants within it.

It was created by Microsoft to run on their Windows-based operating systems, but it can also run on Linux with a little help from the Mono Project (http://www.mono-project.com/).

I want some techy phrases about .NET to astonish my developer with. What should I say?


While casually leaning, perhaps reading a book, don't even look up from the book and proclaim: “It's always been a good enterprise option, but I really like what Microsoft are doing with the latest versions of .NET, they seem to be responding to the competition from open source”.


What is the difference between .NET and ASP.NET?


ASP.NET is part of .NET.


ASP.NET is used for web applications, whereas .NET as a whole can be used for a wider range of applications, such as programs that run on your computer.


Do you use .NET?

Yes, at Eastpoint our software programmers have been working with .NET frameworks since the first version was launched.


Do I need to understand .NET to be involved in the project?


No. It's just a programming framework, you do not need to understand it. Leave the technical stuff to us. Any questions regarding your requirements will based on what does it do and why, not how it happens underneath the surface.


.NET Development Services Cambridge


We are Eastpoint Software .NET Development Services Cambridge, London | UK, [f=transparent]based Company. We work on software projects, including apps and websites, for clients across East Anglia and London.

To speak to us about your website, app, or content management system requirements, call 01603 690164 or email info@eastpoint.co.uk.

 

Visit us:  http://www.eastpoint.co.uk/

 
We believe that small businesses and start-ups can gain a competitive edge through flexibility.  When you have a start-up business you don't necessarily have a crystal clear idea of what you will be  doing a year later, so you need to have room to manoeuvre.  Your product may need to evolve, respond to the market, and grow as your customer base grows.
 
Whether that's a website, a management system, a mobile app or any other software product, you will need a software development company who can understand this process.

Creating your product and getting what you want:
 
At Eastpoint Software , we work with customers to discuss both the long term vision but also what needs to be done in the short term to achieve your goals.
 
We are fond of the agile process (working in 'sprints' to complete work in stages, rather than committing to an entire project outright and then building it. This means you can adapt the overall plan as you go, rather than sticking rigidly to a theoretical idea that might not pan out).
 
This agile process can work very well for start-ups and small businesses, because you work towards a long-term vision, but only focus on what is important for that stage of the project or business.
 
Working with you Our team will work with the software product owner to understand long term aims and help identify shorter term objectives, to enable clients to take a product to market rapidly, test user feedback and evolve into latter versions.
 
We are fully on-board with the the lean start up philosophy and our processes have been developed to support that.
 
Working with us:
 
We want your start-up to succeed. Expect frequent, transparent communication about project success, combined with technical expertise, including project management, programming, user interface design, testing and all our knowledge to give you the best possible start.
 
Eastpoint  Web App Development Services for your small business or start-up:
 
Smaller companies, and companies just starting out, often have different priorities and needs to established or larger companies.It is important to work with a software development company who will understand this – and we do.
 
We apply the same high standards to all our work and have plenty of software solutions for small businesses and lean start-ups, whatever the budget.
 
Contact Eastpoint Software on 01223 690164, or email us at info@eastpoint.co.uk.
 
We are based in Cambridge and have lots of experience working with clients across East Anglia and London.