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Engineering

Open Source App Development
September 8, 2020
Open Source App Development
September 8, 2020

Developing an open source application comes with its own specificities. You can just build it and share the code online. But if you want others to understand it and contribute, here are some best practices you should follow.

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September 8, 2020
Selling automated tests to colleagues, managers and clients
July 16, 2018
Selling automated tests to colleagues, managers and clients
July 16, 2018

You’re having a hard time convincing others why they should invest in a automated test suite. It’s not an easy sell, specially for mobile apps, where testing is harder to do and has been less advocated. I gathered some tips that have helped me in the process.

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July 16, 2018
Android Development Resources
November 14, 2016
Android Development Resources
November 14, 2016

Many developers reach us with Android questions. The most common are how to start developing Android apps and how to improve at it. So here’s a small collection of our favourite resources.

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November 14, 2016

Design

Making our Android App Accessible
October 7, 2020
Making our Android App Accessible
October 7, 2020

Large Text's do-over included a well-deserved in-house Accessibility Test. The conclusion was plain to see: Accessibility leads to a better usability experience. Read along and we'll guide you through our adventure.

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October 7, 2020
How we research for designing a new product
May 23, 2019
How we research for designing a new product
May 23, 2019

This blogpost is the first part from a series of blogposts, where I will tell you about our design process. This research process reflects the decisions on building the first stage of an application or product. In this particular case, the starting point was an internal idea.

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May 23, 2019
Product Design Resources (websites, articles, videos...)
April 4, 2017
Product Design Resources (websites, articles, videos...)
April 4, 2017

Often I get asked about tips, readings and courses for starting a product design career. Maybe you too are curious about product design? Here's a curated list of websites, articles, videos and more.

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April 4, 2017

Product

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August 28, 2017
Native or Hybrid Apps – Our advice to clients
August 28, 2017

A common doubt clients have is whether to develop their mobile apps natively or through a hybrid framework. Read what's the advice we give them.

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August 28, 2017
Best resources (books, guides and blogs) for your first product
December 14, 2016
Best resources (books, guides and blogs) for your first product
December 14, 2016

Creating your first app or joining a startup? Here are the best resources to get you started on Product development.

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December 14, 2016
Stop making your developers design your product
January 18, 2016
Stop making your developers design your product
January 18, 2016

I've seen developers spend more than 50% of their time doing design, resenting it. And product managers don't realize it happens, and the harm it does to the product.

But what do I mean, developers designing? When does it happen? And what are the consequences?

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January 18, 2016
Android Talks – 5th Edition
Android Talks – 5th Edition

We came back to Coimbra, to our Nest Collective space, for the fifth edition of Android Talks. On the evening of June 16, we hosted another meetup about making Android apps. Here are the summary, slides and photos.

Check out the slides and photos of the event.

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Android TalksSérgioJune 20, 2016todoist, marketing, design, remote
How we tested the usability of Card Case
How we tested the usability of Card Case

We care about making products people can use. Although that sounds obvious, many companies don’t bother testing their apps. That’s how simple design mistakes creep up into software.

Before releasing our most recent app, Card Case, we did some usability testing. Read about how we did it and the results we got.

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DesignSérgioJune 8, 2016card case, UX, usability
Introducing our new app: Card Case
Introducing our new app: Card Case

We just released a new application for sharing contact information, and it's called Card Case.

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ProjectsSérgioApril 21, 2016card case, nearby, about
Android Talks – Fourth Edition
Android Talks – Fourth Edition

The fourth edition of Android Talks happened in the friendly city of Porto, on April 13, at Porto i/o. A cosy venue, that soon became crowded with more than 30 guests, to hear about Android marketing and design.

Check out the slides and photos of the event.

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Android TalksSérgioApril 15, 2016marketing, design, resources
Why you need developers to design a product
Why you need developers to design a product

In most companies designers work separated from developers. But bringing developers only after the design is done, wastes great opportunities. Developers are essential when designing a new product. Read why.

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ProductSérgioApril 11, 2016design, product management
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