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 Choosing the right database for your project can be a challenging task, especially when dealing with a large dataset. Recently, Axcito was approached by a client who wanted to perform a Proof of Concept (POC) on which database to use for their very large dataset, which they intended to open via public APIs. In this article, we will discuss how Axcito approached the decision-making process for selecting the appropriate database for the client's needs. Decision Drivers Axcito had several decision drivers for selecting the appropriate database for the client, which included: Delivering quickly is very important Data model might change over time Data will be used for analytics and/or machine learning Should be easy to manage (Managed service is preferred) Considered Alternatives Axcito evaluated several database alternatives, which included: DynamoDB SQL (MySQL or PostgreSQL) MongoDB   Pros and Cons of the Alternatives DynamoDB: The client had already used DynamoDB in the project...

 At Axcito mobile app developments, in few recent projects we opted for Flutter because it is a cross-platform mobile development framework that is open source and was developed by Google.  It utilizes Dart, which is also developed by Google. What caught our attention about Flutter were its UI widgets that provide a native look and feel, its high-performance cross-platform framework inspired by React, and its fast debugging capabilities with stateful hot reload. Moreover, Flutter offers additional features that we will delve into further.  Flutter's performance is one of its major advantages due to its utilization of the Dart programming language, known for its speed and efficiency. This enables smooth and swift app performance, even on older devices. Another advantage is the use of widgets in building the user interface, which facilitates quicker and more efficient development. With Flutter's pre-compiled widgets, the app's performance is not impacted by the device's p...

It's been a while since we last posted on our blog, and we wanted to apologize to all our followers for the long silence. Rest assured that we have been keeping ourselves very busy, and we have some exciting news to share. Since our last blog post, Axcito has been growing faster than ever as a full global team. Our team has expanded to mainly in three countries - USA, Sri Lanka, and Australia - and each entity operates independently. Nevertheless, we work together globally and support each other as needed. But some of the clients and some members are from different counties. In the past few months, we have been involved in several exciting projects. Our focus has been on web and mobile application development, software quality assurance, cyber security and penetration testing, and SEO projects. We are pleased to announce that we have been recognized as one of the best mobile app development firms and top professional eCommerce agencies in USA, Sri Lanka, and Australia. Our team is ...