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Choosing what to build

Native or cross-platform, app or website, one platform or two. The decisions that cost the most to change later.

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A Mac app and its web version: what the second one really costs

Sharing code between a desktop app and its browser version does not halve the work. Here is what the second platform ac…

Sep 13, 2026 · 5 min read
02

The wrapped-website syndrome

An app that's just a website wrapped inside an app. That's exactly what triggers tons of Apple 4.2 rejections.

Jun 13, 2026 · 3 min read
03

The perfect app doesn't exist

Even the best apps in the world have flaws. The real danger isn't imperfection — it's never listening, never shipping.

Jun 11, 2026 · 2 min read
04

Apple wants to understand why you ask for a permission

"This app would like to access your location." Today, tons of users get suspicious right at this moment. Logical.

Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
05

The fake "small bug"

"Yeah but that's just a small bug." Extremely dangerous sentence. Because a small technical bug can become a huge trust…

May 26, 2026 · 3 min read
06

The "Uber of…" syndrome

"It's a bit like Uber… but for hairdressers." Not bad to explain a concept. Catastrophic when you copy without understa…

May 24, 2026 · 2 min read
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Why Airbnb reassures so much in the first seconds

Good UX is not only about making an app "beautiful". It is also about reducing the user's anxiety.

May 21, 2026 · 3 min read
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Why Product Engineering Beats Pre-Made Templates

Template-based apps look cheap because they are cheap — in every sense of the word. Here's the honest comparison betwee…

May 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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The Mobile App as a Business Pivot Tool

Some of the most successful companies did not start with a mobile app. They discovered one was needed when their busine…

May 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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Case Study: Why Food Delivery Apps Dominate the Market

Uber Eats, Deliveroo, DoorDash — these apps didn't win on price or restaurant selection. They won on user experience de…

May 1, 2026 · 3 min read
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How to Fail Your App: Skip Real-World Testing

Testing on a simulator catches maybe 30% of real issues. The rest only surface when actual users, on actual devices, in…

Apr 28, 2026 · 3 min read
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Google, I hate you: Why their rule changes exhaust us

Google Play changes its rules without warning, rejects apps without clear reasons, and enforces update deadlines in 30 …

Apr 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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How to turn a bug into a loyalty opportunity

Bugs are inevitable. The real question is how you handle them. A well-managed bug can actually strengthen user trust.

Apr 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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5 ways to fail your mobile app

The most common mistakes that turn a good idea into a failure. Lessons from 12 years of building apps.

Apr 14, 2026 · 4 min read
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Why create a mobile app for your business? The strategic guide

The most common mistake is wanting an app just to follow a trend. Discover why and how to create a mobile application t…

Apr 10, 2026 · 6 min read

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