In this Magento 2 vs Bigcommerce review we take a look at both platforms to show which of these ecommerce solutions is best suited for the needs of online retail. Please note that this blog post will be updated when we will get more information about Magento 2.
The PHP 7 release is just around the corner, so it is time to learn more about its new features and crucial improvements. Books always were among the most reliable sources of information on programming languages, but in case of the new PHP version they are still under development. Therefore, we recommend you to pay attention to the existing PHP 7 tutorials and tools. Continue Reading
PHP has been always considered the core of web development, and we should not underestimate its power. However, we should also admit that for the last decade the language started suffering from a sufficient lack of speed and general quality of performance due to fast-growing needs of global Internet community. Eventually, those who experienced the greatest consequences of this change came up with various ideas on how to improve the work of native PHP functionality by introducing the language based alternative implementations. We propose you to look at the most promising PHP based alternatives that will give your web apps a powerful boost and reduce overall server load at least twofold. Continue Reading
The default Magento REST API system is very powerful, the same is about SOAP. If you are not familiar with both standards, check the following Magento API documentation: ; . Although the system provides wide opportunities, you can always improve your current productivity with the aid of proper tools. Therefore, we propose you to check this article, since it describes the most reliable open source Magento API wrappers. Continue Reading
Node.js is an open-source platform which is considered to be extremely popular among diverse enterprises due to its development speed, language homogeneity, modern features, simplicity and an enormous community. What I personally like about Node is its “universal approach”, by saying so I imply that the code can be read by both front and backend developers. Besides, it’s relatively easy to find a person who is good at JavaScript. Certainly, there is a great number of people who prefer using it because of its NPM availability, providing a well-devised infrastructure. However, taking into consideration all the characteristics mentioned above, obviously we wonder why some companies come to use GO rather than Node.js. What’s the matter? Continue Reading
Smart companies never stands still trying to determine new technologies and leverage them. Therefore, as tech enthusiasts, we always try to dig something interesting; and this time our attention is focused on two modern trends: The Internet of Things and Node.js. Each one provides tons of new opportunities when used separately, but both can be combined within a single system as well. Below, we explain how these phenomenons are used together, demonstrate why Node.js is ideal for the creation of the Internet of Things ecosystems, and talk about some Node-based services related to the IoT development. Continue Reading
Magento and osCommerce are widely used by all possible merchants to run online retail. Both platforms come with numerous features allowing store owners maintain their ecommerce websites with minimum effort. But what about Magento 2? The new version of the platform offers much more features than its predecessor, so it should have more competitive advantages in comparison with osCommerce. Learn details in the following blog post.
Below, we describe the best Java Frameworks which can significantly improve your development. Spring MVC, JSF, Vaadin, and other useful tools are mentioned in the following blog post.
During the last few months the Firebear team has been working on a . The book is out now and you can purchase it for $30. “Magento DIY. The Complete Guide” explains all important nuances related to the most popular ecommerce platform and illustrates vital improvements necessary for turning your website into a robust online store. The book consists of 5 chapters: Setup; Sales Generation; Growth; Enterprise; and Custom Magento Development. Continue Reading
We’ve recently described the best JavaScript package managers, and this blog post is its continuation. Therefore, below you will find the best packages for npm and Bower. Some of them are already mentioned in the previous post, while we’ve also tried to dig something new. If you are not familiar with package managers, let’s start our journey into the world of Bower and npm packages with a short description. Continue Reading
