This week on the DockYard Blog, we talked about everything from how inclusive design can increase revenue to the near-future of artificial intelligence in software development. Click through the titles below to read through what you might have missed.
How Inclusive Design Can Expand Your Audience and Drive Revenue
- By ensuring your product works for as many people as possible, you can increase your audience, boost customer loyalty, and open new revenue streams.
- It’s not just about accessibility for users with disabilities (though that’s a big part of it), it also includes cultural, economic, and situational factors.
- By removing barriers, you can attract more users, improve engagement, and increase revenue.
The Near Future of AI in Software Development: Trends to Watch in 2025 and Beyond
- From AI-native development platforms to the next generation of cybersecurity, the landscape of software engineering is rapidly changing.
- Autonomous agents, powered by advanced large language models (LLMs), are evolving from simple chatbots to sophisticated problem-solvers in software engineering.
- As AI capabilities grow, so do the tactics of cyber attackers. In response, the cybersecurity industry is adopting AI to enhance detection, response, and prevention mechanisms.
Why Designers Can Love Elixir
- Elixir might not be the most famous programming language out there, but it has many strengths that make it a powerhouse for delivering on user needs and expectations.
- Elixir’s highly concurrent, fault-tolerant, and real-time system capabilities require less server infrastructure, ongoing operating cost, and team size, so business growth doesn’t mean extensive additional resources.
- Elixir is fast, reliable, and built for the modern internet. Whether you’re just starting up, looking to scale, or ready to replatform a legacy product, it’s one of the most versatile and future-proof programming languages available.
Elixir Success Story: Clarus R+D Rebuilds Smarter
- Elixir isn’t a magic wand, but when used strategically, it can be the foundation for scalable, adaptable custom app development.
- The rewrite enabled Clarus R+D to rethink and streamline critical features. The calculation engine, for example, now returns results in a fraction of a second.
- Elixir turned a sluggish, hard-to-maintain platform into one that supported growth, enabled faster iteration, and set the stage for a successful acquisition.
That’s this week in all things DockYard! Remember, great products start with great engineering. Whether you need to build from scratch or improve an existing application, our expert team delivers high-quality, scalable solutions. We build AI-driven solutions that enhance personalization, optimize workflows, and improve engagement. Book a free consult today to learn how.
