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 “We think these applications are so compelling that we don’t just call them apps, we call them super apps… Super apps are applications that once you start using them, you’ll wonder just how you lived without them” - BlackBerry founder Mike Lazaridis. What is a Superapp?  In the early days of the smartphone revolution, BlackBerry founder Mike Lazaridis first coined the term “super app” (or “superapp”) in a MWC 2010 keynote speech . He defined them as “a closed ecosystem of many apps that people would use every day because they offer such a seamless, integrated, contextualized and efficient experience.” According to Gartner®, “a superapp is like a Swiss army knife with a range of component tools (miniapps) that the user can use and remove as needed”.  We consider superapps to be a single platform where miniapps are integrated, thus providing a seamless experience to its users. Here are some statistics and predictions from 2022 Gartner Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2...

  Quality and Open Source: Unveiling the Real Story Open source technology has revolutionized the software industry,  fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Despite its growing popularity, several myths surrounding open source persist, casting doubts on its quality, security, and reliability. This article aims to debunk these myths and shed light on the truth of open source software. Misconception 1: Open Source Means Less Quality The first myth we encounter is that open source software is of lesser quality because it's free and developed by volunteers. The reality, however, is far from this misconception. Open source projects are backed by a passionate community of professional developers who are dedicated to producing high-quality, reliable software. For instance, Linux, an open source operating system, powers the majority of the world's servers, supercomputers, and a significant portion of smartphones. Companies like IBM, Google, and Amazon use Linux for their...

To optimize business operations and ensure accurate reporting, Allied Benefit Systems empowered business users and delivered a Customer Onboarding Platform built on no-code/low-code within three months. Effective onboarding processes play a crucial role in creating a positive impression on new customers. Yet, many businesses still need to rely on manual methods that can be time-consuming, error-prone, and inefficient. Allied Benefit Systems (Allied) , a US-based healthcare solutions company that prioritizes people, understands the importance of streamlined onboarding. As the largest independent third-party administrator in the US, Allied designs tailored self-insurance benefits solutions that integrate innovative medical management and cost-control strategies.   The company collaborates with clients and benefits consultants to institute plans that support the best options for employees and their families. However, Allied's existing onboarding process was managed through spreadsheet...

  The wait is finally over, and we're beyond excited to announce the general availability of Joget DX 8 - the latest version of our flagship open source no-code/low-code platform. The latest Joget DX 8 release focuses on improving the user experience (UX) and ensuring robust governance capabilities . With this update, we've introduced even more flexibility, speed, and personalization options, all while upholding our commitment to maintaining high levels of security and reliability. Our community of users has played a crucial role in shaping the latest version of Joget DX 8. Our primary goal was to make the platform more accessible to a diverse range of users, regardless of their skill level or background. By prioritizing accessibility, we aimed to retain our position as a top open source no-code/low-code platform for both business and professional developers.  Joget DX 8's user-centric approach ensures businesses can provide their customers with visually appealing and hig...

  Joget and Chitkara University’s Codeless Blockchain Hackathon has concluded, and the winner is team Devxcode of first-year computer science engineering students from Chitkara University . Team Devxcode's winning application is called "Supply Chain Management of Gemstones Powered by Joget and Hedera . " The solution aims to provide traceability and transparency to the gemstone industry supply chain, combating counterfeiting and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.  We had the pleasure of interviewing the winning team—Aashvi Chawla, Aditya Singh, and Devansh Bhagania. They shared their experience and insights on their team, their preparation for the hackathon, inspiration, a bit about their winning app, and overall experiences using the Joget no-code/low-code platform and Hedera Hashgraph. The Winning Trio Before we delve deeper into the team's overall experience in the hackathon, let's take a moment to get to know each team member person...

The world today is grappling with a range of challenging issues, from ensuring secure and transparent transactions to safeguarding sensitive data in various industries. But what if there was a solution that blended the security of a decentralized ledger with the agility and efficiency of contemporary application development?  That's where distributed ledger technologies (DLT) and no-code/low-code platforms come in. Blockchain is a subset of DLT, and they are not the same thing but are often used interchangeably. These innovative technologies hold the promise of transforming the way organizations address problems, enabling them to quickly design and implement solutions to their most pressing challenges. The merger of blockchain and no-code/low-code platforms is proving to be a major turning point and it's clear that this is the future of technology. Here come the hacks With the future of technology in mind, Joget and Chitkara University , a premier institution of higher educat...

Project Managers play a key role in the entire project management lifecycle. They are closely involved in all stages which include conception and initiation, planning, launching and executing the project, while ensuring they are completed on time, on budget, within the scope and with quality. Citizen Development, a rapidly growing enterprise trend, promises to boost project managers' productivity and efficiency by making application development faster and less expensive. 1. What is Citizen Development? For decades, application development has been living in the wheelhouse of professional IT developers. Taking into consideration the increasingly competitive business demands, the only way for enterprises to remain viable is by increasing business capacity and accelerating the speed of delivery without increasing costs.  Given that the current business landscape is constantly evolving, moving forward will require a new set of tools that can effectively solve the digitalization challen...