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Should I Build a Web Application or Mobile Application?

Choosing between web and mobile application development are two very different things. They translate into different user experiences, deployment, and development. One is optimised for web browsers and the other for mobile devices.

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16 Nov, 2021 5 min read
Summer Sharing: Army of Mums, championing women in the workforce
Summer Sharing: Army of Mums, championing women in the workforce

This week, in the final instalment of our Summer Sharing, we wanted to introduce you to one of our new clients for 2021; Army of Mums

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17 Sep, 2021 3 min read
Development
Comparing Intercom alternatives; Crisp and Zen Desk
Comparing Intercom alternatives; Crisp and Zen Desk

Finding the perfect chat software for your business Customer service tools are an essential asset for each and every company operating today.

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11 Sep, 2021 7 min read
Conferences; The future of events is online
Conferences; The future of events is online

We love attending conferences. Perhaps it's part of our passion for community. Not only are conferences a chance to learn and be inspired by those you normally only see on Twitter, conferences also allow you to meet likeminded folk and share ideas.

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27 Aug, 2021 2 min read
Unexpected Entrepreneurs
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How to pick a web agency (for your new app)

One of the more daunting steps along your product journey is appointing an agency to turn your idea into a reality. This is the equivalent of selecting a principal builder to build your new Grand Design.

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13 Aug, 2021 5 min read
Development
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Why open-source software is important

What is open-source software? Open-source software is software that has its source code open to the public so that anyone can view it, suggest changes and make improvements.

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10 Aug, 2021 3 min read
Development
Why use Laravel for your new web application
Why use Laravel for your new web application

If you’re going to build a web application, there’s no question that you should build it using PHP. It is a fantastic server-side scripting language that has evolved to serve the needs of the modern web app.

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10 Aug, 2021 5 min read
Development
Open-source development packages we released in 2021 (so far)
Open-source development packages we released in 2021 (so far)

Here at Steadfast, we use a lot of open-source software. In fact, the core technologies we build on like Laravel, Vue.js and Tailwind CSS are all open-source projects. We don’t just use open-source projects but we like to make our own as well.

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03 Aug, 2021 3 min read
Unexpected Entrepreneurs
Summer Sharing: Suffolk Libraries; Reading Challenge
Summer Sharing: Suffolk Libraries; Reading Challenge

Suffolk Libraries is the independent charity that runs Suffolk’s library service. They nurture children’s literacy, support vulnerable people and promote wellbeing across Suffolk.

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03 Aug, 2021 2 min read
Studio Life
Announcing our website giveaway winner 2021…
Announcing our website giveaway winner 2021…

In May, we opened our £15,000 website giveaway to entrants, looking to champion an organisation that is passionate about its community. The Steadfast Collective team shortlisted entries to five finalists before voting was handed over to the public.

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16 Jun, 2021 3 min read
Studio Life
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Our giveaway finalists 2021!

In May 2021, we opened our £15,000 website giveaway for entries, looking to give back by championing an organisation that is passionate about its community.

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26 May, 2021 3 min read
Development
Facebook down (Why you should build your community on your own stack)
Facebook down (Why you should build your community on your own stack)

Is now the time to consider a custom web application for your community? On the 4th October 2021, the social media giants Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp went down for six hours.

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10 May, 2021 4 min read
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