Development | 15/09/2023
How to Do a Code Review?
Karol Gruszka
A code review is a systematic and collaborative process where one or more developers examine the code written by their peers. It helps to identify defects, ensure adherence to coding standards, and provide constructive feedback before it’s added to the master branch. In this article, we delve deep into the world of code review, exploring its multifaceted benefits and uncovering strategies to conduct effective and meaningful reviews.
Read moreDevelopment | 08/09/2023
Why are UX and UI Crucial for the Success of Your Project
Agata Pater
User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) are crucial for the success of any digital project, whether it's a website, mobile app, or software application. Why is that? They directly impact how users interact with your product, influencing their satisfaction, engagement, and overall perception. In a competitive market, good UX/UI may be the deciding factor for users to choose your product or service instead of the one offered by your competitors.
Read moreDevelopment | 01/09/2023
Permissive and Strict Analyzers to Filter and Boost Results in ElasticSearch
Jakub Wachol
ElasticSearch, a powerful and versatile search and analytics engine, has emerged as a cornerstone technology for managing and querying large-scale data with unprecedented speed and precision. However, as the size and complexity of data repositories continue to grow, so do the challenges associated with retrieving the most relevant results.
Read moreInnovations | 25/08/2023
The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback: Fostering Growth and Collaboration
Julia Zatorska
Feedback isn't just a stuffy corporate ritual; it's a dynamic rhythm that fuels personal growth and teamwork. It can be like a compass guiding us towards our goals, helping us learn from our mistakes and incorporating constructive criticism to fine-tune our lives.
Read moreInnovations | 18/08/2023
Enhancing User Experience: The Role of Design Thinking
Maciej Zatorski
Design thinking isn't just a buzzword; it's a powerful philosophy, an empathetic approach rooted in the understanding that at the heart of any technological advance, there's always a person who interacts with it. This human-centric framework equips us to dissect complex problems, challenge prevailing assumptions, and unearth novel strategies to create better UX.
Read moreDevelopment | 10/08/2023
API Platform: Advanced Security (Voters)
Łukasz Traczyk
When developing a rest API, it often happens that you want control over which users have the access to a specific resource. The usage of user roles can cover some cases. But what if you want to restrict the access not based on a given role, but some other dependencies? Sometimes the use cases you need to cover become quite complicated, other times they are simple, but repetitive. What allows you to control the access in a clean, un-repetitive way is called voters.
Read moreDevelopment | 12/12/2022
Symfony Associative Array Form Type
Łukasz Traczyk
Among the advantages of Symfony, flexibility, and ease of customization are often mentioned. And when it turns out that something can't be done easily, another advantage of this framework comes to the rescue – community support. From time to time I get help from other developers working with Symfony so today is my turn to provide you with a ready-made solution. After all, karma comes back, right? Here's a simple tutorial to create an associative array form type in Symfony.
Read moreDevelopment | 25/11/2022
Who is a front-end developer? [meet the Primotly team #2]
Jakub Celewicz
We're back with the second part of our "meet the Primotly team" series in which we introduce you to the behind-the-scenes of working in IT. You recently met Jakub Wachol, who talked about the back-end developer's role. And since we started with the part of projects that is invisible to the user, it's time to move on to the other side, the front end. Jakub Celewicz told us about the challenges, career path, necessary competencies, and technologies a front-end developer uses.
Read moreDevelopment | 06/10/2022
Symfony: Custom Reusable FormType for Adding and Removing CollectionType Items
Łukasz Traczyk
This article describes how to write a reusable FormType, that allows you to add and remove rows in your CollectionType form fields. The instruction is based on Symfony 5 and PHP 7.4, using Symfony forms and Twig.
Read moreDevelopment | 06/09/2022
PHP Composer: Everything You Need To Know
Marek Krokwa
One of the perks of being lazy is that you’ll find the easiest way of getting things done. You might be wondering, isn’t that a bad thing? Well, it’s not, especially if you’re a programmer. In fact, one of the things that drive programming is the desire to make things easier and more efficient. That is why a good programmer looks at a cumbersome process and finds a way to make it easier for himself rather than using the normal method.
Read moreDevelopment | 26/07/2022
Who is a Back-end Developer? [Meet the Primotly Team #1]
Jakub Wachol
What does a back-end developer do? How to start such a career, and what technologies are worth learning to do this job effectively? Here is a new series of articles about working in IT, which we start with an interview with Jakub Wachol, a back-end developer who has been in our team from the very beginning.
Read moreBusiness | 16/06/2023
Insights from PHPers Summit 2023 - The Value of Technology Conferences
Julia Zatorska
Attending technology and IT conferences is not just about gaining knowledge but also about fostering team bonding and staying up-to-date with emerging trends. These conferences provide an opportunity to learn from industry experts, network with professionals, and explore new ideas and approaches. Recently, several employees from our company had the privilege of attending the PHPers Summit 2023. In this article, we dive into their experiences and highlight key takeaways that could benefit our software house.
Read moreBusiness | 24/03/2023
From Idea to Launch: How We Build Digital Products [PART 1]
Diana Kolopenyuk
Are you tired of dealing with the frustration of unclear communication and hidden fees when working with a software development company? Or perhaps you're a business owner seeking a reliable partner to create your first website, application, personalized CRM software, PWA, or e-commerce solution.
Read moreBusiness | 24/02/2023
How to Choose the Right Technology Contractor and Avoid the Bad Ones?
Diana Kolopenyuk
At times, we come across clients who have had less than satisfactory experiences with their third-party technology contractors. Understandably, not everyone may have prior experience in the IT industry, so confronting expectations with reality can bring all sorts of surprises. There can be various reasons for choosing the wrong partner. The purpose of this article is to facilitate the process of vetting third-party contractors and to assist in better communication and understanding of the essential elements involved in working on an IT project. We hope that this guide will aid you in finding the right software house that comprehends your requirements, and in preparing better for collaboration.
Read moreBusiness | 14/09/2022
Primotly's IT Glossary: All the Tech Terms You Should Know
Bernhard Huber
The IT world consists of dozens of acronyms, specialized terms, and slang expressions used by developers and teams working on digital products. That's why we've prepared a comprehensive glossary that will make developers, team members, young IT job seekers, and, most of all, customers to better understand each other.
Read moreBusiness | 29/06/2022
Beginners Guide to Integrate Extended Software Engineers with Your Product Team
Marek Krokwa
If you are reading this article, you are probably wondering about the benefits of working with an extended software engineer. Or maybe developers from outside your organization will soon join your product team and you want to be well prepared for it? You've come to the right place!
Read moreInnovations | 28/04/2023
How to be More Sustainable in the IT industry: Useful Tips
Maciej Zatorski
The climate crisis demands more than words—it needs action, particularly from the IT industry, a key player in global energy consumption. Our latest article offers a practical guide to sustainable practices in IT, categorized into six essential areas. Learn how technology can evolve to meet user demands while promoting a greener future. Find out how your tech initiatives can contribute meaningfully to environmental conservation. It's time for the IT sector to lead by example and make sustainability the core of innovation.
Read moreInnovations | 07/04/2023
Transforming Ideas into Reality: Our Approach to Building Products [PART 2]
Diana Kolopenyuk
Today, we will dive into the remaining three steps of our process: Essential Design, Further Design Development, and Implementation. You will learn how we create designs in accordance with the client's vision, develop all the designs for the project, and ultimately make the project come alive. If you haven't read the first part of the article yet, we recommend taking a moment to familiarize yourself with our initial workshop and workshop stages.
Read moreInnovations | 05/04/2023
How to Write the Best ChatGPT Prompts: Tips, Tricks, Examples
Barbara Wojtczak
As ChatGPT continues to grow in popularity, more and more people are turning to this AI-powered tool to help them with a variety of tasks, from writing essays to generating content ideas. However, one of the most important aspects of using ChatGPT is crafting effective prompts.
Read moreInnovations | 10/03/2023
ChatGPT: Separating hype from reality and looking ahead
Diana Kolopenyuk
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. If you haven't heard of the AI language model developed by OpenAI, then it's safe to say you've been living under a rock. With its ability to generate human-like text and hold natural conversations with users, ChatGPT has been hailed as a breakthrough. You can ask it almost anything, and it will respond within seconds as if you were talking to a human whose brain has been connected to a Google search engine. Sound intriguing? If so, it's time to delve deeper into ChatGPT and discover its potential for revolutionizing various areas of technology. Let's explore some ideas for developing this innovative tool and its potential applications in various areas of our daily lives.
Read moreInnovations | 13/02/2023
Will No-code Doom Software Developers?
Diana Kolopenyuk
No-code gets more and more attention as an ideal solution for every business need. This promising trend refers to the tools that allow users to create apps, websites and software without any programming skills. But is that really the case? Can no-code fully replace custom software solutions? In this article, you will learn about the various challenges and obstacles you may encounter when using this type of technology.
Read moreInnovations | 06/12/2022
Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Warehouse Performance [Case Study]
Albert Jurkowski
Working in warehouses can be very demanding. High physical exertion, 3-shift work, and the risk of injury are just some of the drawbacks that employees complain about. One of our clients approached us with an idea to streamline warehouse processes and ease the burden on their team. Engaging a robot and artificial intelligence to do the work turned out to be exactly what they needed.
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Here, we share our insights and experiences on various topics related to software development, technology news & articles relating to our company.
Our blog is not only about software as it also covers everything from general discussions about software development to more specific topics like API platforms, React, and Symfony. We believe that sharing knowledge is essential for the growth of the software development community, and our goal is to provide useful and informative content that can help developers of all levels.