Upgrading to New Angular Versions

Think of how a phone acts when it has not been updated regularly – it’s sluggish, some of the apps don’t work, and you are not able to utilize all the new features everyone is talking about. This is exactly the situation when people do not update their version of Angular. As a platform for building applications quickly with an expansive base of tools, millions of developers around the world utilize Angular. The platform releases a major update twice a year with smaller releases in between.

Why It’s Important to Upgrade

As you upgrade your version of Angular, you will be able to develop and produce faster, create more responsive experiences for your users, and become more efficient in your processes. You want your application to be completely usable for your customers – without Angular upgrades, it’s highly possible for different features to become outdated and slow, or worst of all, completely unusable.


While some people might not think it’s worth it to stay on top of upgrades, it can be detrimental to the overall functionality of your builds to do so. Because Angular upgrades are continuations of each other, you could be missing out on improvements to features you already use and love. Because major upgrades are only released twice a year, you don’t have to worry about constantly needing to restructure the way you build.

What New Updates Can Include

Each Angular upgrade features more stability and improvement. Updates feature bug fixes, better optimization, visual improvements, and new features like CLI prompts, drag and drop modules, and virtual scrolling. As technology continues to come out with more and more ways to boost operations, it only makes sense that the team behind Angular would adapt to ride the wave.


Angular attempts to include as much in each upgrade as they possibly can without taking too long in between them in order to minimize the disconnect between development and consumers. That means new updates probably won’t include only a couple of small things – you should be able to expect a variety of smaller benefits or a select few major changes, making the upgrades much more worthwhile.


Keeping up with Angular upgrades and releases can be a bit of a nuisance. However, without them, your app is almost guaranteed to be behind the curve in technology and your customers will feel it. Whether you are looking for someone to make new upgrade transitions smoother or simply need someone to build your mobile or web application for you, Charter Global can efficiently determine the best solution for you.

Moving On-Site Applications to the Cloud

In the past, companies were forced to build and host all of their applications on their servers. This made working on those applications difficult without being on-site and often slowed down their servers for everyone else at the company. Maintaining these closed-circuit servers were expensive and needed constant monitoring. As technology advanced, a better option surfaced: The Cloud. This refers to the Internet servers that millions of databases, software, and applications can run on. Instead of being tied down to one location, these online servers are in places around the world so you can access them wherever you are.

Advantages of Moving Applications to the Cloud

There are a lot of benefits that go with moving software to the Cloud. One, what used to be heavy IT workload can now be automated. Because people can build and update applications on the Cloud, IT does not have to constantly babysit. Instead, adjustments can be made at the click of a button or done automatically. Two, complex acquisitions with very different companies becomes easier. Without being stuck trying to merge different software applications and data by hand, the Cloud can make transitions smoother for both companies.

Although there are many more reasons that we will not dive into here, cloud providers typically utilize a wide variety of security measures to protect its users from threats – most likely much more than one company would invest in on their own. As security threats are ever-changing, this is a nice advantage to better protect your business.

The Downside

While in the long run there are very few disadvantages from keeping your applications on the Cloud, there can be some short-term drawbacks that keep businesses from a leap of faith. The transition process from on-site to on-cloud can be extremely lengthy for your business, especially if you have many large, complex software’s already in place.

You will need to slowly migrate everything onto the Cloud and closely monitor them until your infrastructure has been rebuilt using the new system. This process could take upwards of a year to get everything transitioned over and working properly. Additionally, you will be forced to keep a strong connection online to allow your employees to gain access to your programs once in the Cloud. You should expect a lot of hours spent on testing, retesting, and testing again to ensure the complete functionality of your new Cloud-based programs.

It may seem like quite a few downsides to moving to the Cloud, eventually, it is the right move. You will not be required to spend as much manpower monitoring your in-house servers and applications, and you will be able to use your software’s virtually anywhere in the world. Here at Charter Global, we believe that by utilizing the Cloud, your business can level up and start down the path to even more advances.

Demand for IT Talent is high, in spite of mass layoffs

The Covid-19 pandemic can be ironically described as a tale of two cites: mass layoffs occurring in certain industries while there is a spike in demand for IT services and support talent. Businesses across a broad range of industries have been drastically affected by COVID-19. Many employees are out of work due to quarantine and social distancing requirements or their business models require in-office presence. Simultaneously, many employees have to adapt to a work-from-home model. Companies are relying on collaboration and cloud computing technologies so employees can perform work duties and communicate with managers, colleagues, and customers.

According to Industry Analysts, tech companies are recruiting for thousands of tech positions, including software engineers, Java developers, project managers, systems engineers, and IT help desk specialists. The Wall Street Journal says major tech companies are reaching out to colleges and business schools new seeking candidates for their executive programs.

IT jobs in high demand

Front-end developer

A front-end developer is mainly responsible for the design and implementation of the front-end requirements, performs code review, and advises for optimization. This position requires strong expertise in web technological innovation and rich internet application development, as well as an in-depth understanding of user experience, interaction processes, and user needs.

UI designer

UI designers have a deep understanding of the user experience and make the interface as user-friendly and convenient as possible. UI designers usually work with a team to collect consumer feedback and implement creative plans to optimize the users’ experience. The designer first makes the prototype of the interface and presents designs to the team. They gather feedback, make modifications, and generate various interface elements including wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and so on.

Tester

A tester’s responsibilities include designing test cases, preparing test data, and performing tests. Test practitioners need knowledge of testing and the ability to quickly deploy applications and build test environments.

The global pandemic has created an entirely new world. Business leaders will rely heavily on digital transformation to navigate through this pandemic, requiring an increase in the demand for IT talent.

At Charter Global, our goal is to provide you with insights into what is happening in the IT industry. Give us a call or email us if you are looking for your next opportunity or are looking for an IT consultant to be a part of your team.

Why Is There Such a Demand for Full-Stack Developers?

Whereas many people are either strictly front or back end app developers, a full-stack developer is a combination of both. These resources can work with different programming languages, are typically good at project management, can create an overarching web design, and understand the user experience well. For most full-stack developers, they know the full workings of the back and front end and tend to specialize in a select few areas within them.

How People Become Full-Stack Developers

Becoming a full-stack developer is not a quick process – it often takes developers many years of experience working in different positions (switching between the front and the back end). As they work through these positions, they naturally pick up all the ins and outs and store them in their minds. Eventually, they’ve become a full-stack developer when they know everything that goes in into the front and back end, as well as how to manage themselves and interact with customers to ensure a cohesive design. They can easily communicate and create a website design while taking into account the technical aspects that will alter the project duration, limitations, and resources.

Where does the Demand for Full-Stack Developers Stem From

At one point a few years ago, full-stack developers weren’t able to completely use their skills because apps were starting to become extremely complex. They required more than one person to work on them at a time to be completed. However, with the help of app frameworks and third-party components, full-stack developers now have the time to manage the entire process instead of creating everything from scratch.

The Current Need for Full-Stack Developers

As more and more businesses turn to mobile applications to reach their customers and get better ROI, the need for full-stack developers has skyrocketed. While having a front end or back end developer is nice to have, a full-stack developer is better able to see the big picture in terms of app creation. They can find and fix errors along the way without needing to consult with multiple people along the app development chain.

Think of it this way: You have the option to hire a chef to cook for you and your family every day. Would you rather pick the chef that only knows how to cook appetizers, or would you rather hire the chef that has years of experience in all areas (full meals, desserts, breakfast, etc.)? In the same way, hiring someone with across the board knowledge of app development is more applicable and efficient.

Using Charter Global As Your Full-Stack Development Team

Here at Charter Global, we don’t just focus on one aspect of app development – we are your go-to source for all things mobile! Whether you need an e-commerce site, new interactive, or informational app for your customers, get in touch with us today to see how we can be your full-stack developers for life.

React vs. Angular – Which one to use?

When developing an app, it can be hard to figure out which framework to use. Across the board, there are many different options to choose from with varying features and benefits. The type of framework used is what allows the developer to alter the design, enhance performance, integrate outside sources, and create responsive pages.

Two of the most popular developer frameworks are React and Angular. With that being said, they each have their perks as well as disadvantages.

React

This framework is the older of the two and utilizes JavaScript as its programming language. It was created by Facebook and is often seen as an easier option to learn and use because of the ability to reuse certain elements across development. Because React uses Virtual DOM, developers are better able to make changes without altering or needing to fix other aspects of the application.

Updates are easier to manage with the isolated components that can be reused, saving a lot of time for coders. Additionally, the framework allows for a lot of flexibility in terms of development. The testing level of app development is quicker to get to when using the React framework with its ease of building.

Angular

Angular utilizes a programming language called TypeScript to make the coding process a bit more streamlined and easier to use (resulting in better quality development). Pre-built template designs are offered through Angular to enhance the overall performance and look of the app being created. Like React, it offers reusable options to make the developing process more efficient.

Angular has quite the learning curve. Because it can offer many ways to fix errors and is constantly changing and updating, Angular can be hard to learn for someone just getting into app development. If someone is well versed in the inner workings of Angular, however, they will find that using this framework can be extremely quick.

All in all, getting into app development requires a bit of practice and quite a lot of time spent researching. Depending on the needs of the app itself as well as someone’s experience working with development will largely determine what type of framework to use.

As an app development company with years of experience working with different frameworks, Charter Global can help you choose the one that will be best for your company. If you are determining whether to build an app for your website, we offer many mobile solutions to improve customer experience, efficiency, upgrade to the latest version, business performance across multiple platforms, operating systems, and industries.

How to Turn Your Website into a Mobile App

Every business has a website and every business needs a mobile app. The benefits of having a mobile app can increase customer engagement, loyalty, and visibility of your service or product. There are two ways you can turn your website into an app – through a converter platform, or by using a development company specializing in mobile apps.

Use a Converter Platform

Converter platforms are a DIY (Do It Yourself) option for somewhat tech-savvy individuals. Building your app is typically easy to use with templates and different drag and drop options to choose from. However, many converter platforms only allow you to create an app that opens your website within a mobile browser (and that is the app). This doesn’t offer any new functionality or experience for your customers, so it’s important to know what type of result you’ll get when using a converter platform.

Converter platforms can be a cost-effective option for smaller businesses hoping to see a return before hiring an app development company for more unique app options. For the most part, a converter will only be used to copy over website information with no extra functionality. However, depending on the converter platform you use, you will be able to add a blog and/or social media sharing options.

Use an App Developer company

Businesses using an app development company will see many more customized options and greater functionality within the app than if they were to use a converter platform. These types of apps can be integrated within already existing company systems, will load faster than converter platform apps, and can grow with a business.

Instead of being limited to one type of app, a development company can create an app for whichever operating system you need (whether it’s Apple, Android, Google, etc.). A mobile app development team will be able to create an easy to use app that engages your customers in a way that isn’t possible with converter platforms.

The Charter Global Process

Our app development process includes five steps:

1. Our team collaborates with you to see what type of solution you need.
2. We will create a rough draft of wireframes to your specifications.
3. We start rolling out the first round of your functional, user-centered design.
4. We work with you to test, evaluate, and optimize your new app.
5. Your app is launched on the Play Store and App store once you’re completely satisfied.

Let the Charter Global team create the perfect app for your business! Contact us today for a free quote.

Digital Transformation: Four ways to prepare for post COVID-19 pandemic

During this period of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, companies may find themselves at a crossroads. Many industry experts had predicted that 2020 will be a year of major digital transformation initiatives across industries. The question is do companies move forward with digital transformation initiatives or put them on hold?

Some experts suggest that companies continue with their digital transformation programs. Many explanations are offered, but one resonates as a strategy to not only survive the pandemic but thrive on the other side of it. If a company accelerates its business digital transformation projects now, the company will be in a better position after the pandemic ends.

Here are four ways companies and organizations can take now to prepare for the post-pandemic world.

1. Increase IT spending 

 

This suggestion may seem radical in light of current events, but it can translate to a positive outcome. According to KPBG research, 80 percent of revenue growth hinges on digital offerings and operations by 2022, IT leaders should continue transforming their operating models.

Experts believe that companies that continue to invest in their digital strategies will maintain business continuity and resiliency that will provide a platform to emerge from this pandemic more competitive. Research suggests that using solid models that incorporate the best people, processes, and technologies can help companies recover faster. Moving forward with digital transformation initiatives covers a broad spectrum in areas such as e-commerce, AI, machine learning, mobile, and public cloud adoption.

2. Strive to retain and hire IT staff

 

The skills gap was a challenge for enterprise IT departments before the pandemic. That gap will continue during and after the pandemic. Filling in those skills gaps should escalate as a high priority during the pandemic, and most likely will continue after the pandemic.

IT leaders understand the importance and value of having strong IT teams. Through years of experience, IT leaders also know that it is difficult and time-consuming to build highly-skilled and experienced IT teams. But to survive the pandemic, companies will need a knowledgeable, powerful, and resourceful IT team.

 

3. Create a plan to support work-from-home as the new normal 

 

There is no question that work-from-home has become the solution of choice so that companies can continue to operate. Shifting to work-from-home was relatively simple for companies who offered to telecommute and had already adopted a work-from-home model. For many companies, this was a new way to work and required adjustments to the IT communications infrastructure. It also required psychological adjustments for employees who never worked from home as well as remote workers.

Remote access and videoconferencing significantly increased overnight. Companies must determine if these systems are adequately provisioned or secured for long term work-from-home functionalities. Also, companies may need to plan for the distribution of mobile hotspots and other alternative ways to get home workers online.

Some other factors to consider include providing ongoing online training for remote workers. Also, IT employees may need training related to new IT infrastructure, hardware, and software applications.

4. Provide a centralized source of communication

 

The need for central communication is greater than ever during this COVID-19 pandemic. Company leaders should provide information to employees clearly, transparently, and in as timely a manner as possible. Announce decisions, and detail how these decisions were arrived at and why.

Communication is the most important element of leadership. During and after the crisis, a return to successful operations will require leadership.

After the pandemic, a company’s success and growth will depend, in many ways, on what leaders do during the pandemic. Leaders should think long-term and guide their organizations through the pandemic and into a successful future.

When the pandemic ends, there will be a new digital normal. The digital strategies that are implemented during this pandemic will help companies navigate with digital transformation.

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