Microinteractions: The Power of Animations in Android Apps
Good design is simple and informative, but apps can also be beautiful and sophisticated. Steve Jobs said details mattered and one opportunity to capture a user’s attention is to communicate with them via the details. Here is where microinteractions comes into play. Microinteractions are the small details that make interacting with an electronic device more […]
How to personalize search results with Elasticsearch
Only a few years ago, a simple search engine was enough — that is a search criteria based on a relational database was enough. Yet, there are no universal and irreplaceable solutions. Thanks to data growth, new search tools have appeared. An undeniable advantage is their ability to influence search results and sorting. I’d like […]
Stablecoins, rather than cryptocurrencies, might be the future of money
Over the last five years, blockchain has demonstrated the potential to disrupt almost every sector. The global fintech industry aims to build a revolutionary decentralized transparent payment system that uses digital currencies as a means of exchange. The financial sector will benefit most from this emerging tech, but the prices of the first generation of […]
Proof of work versus proof of stake: Comparing major consensus mechanisms
Consensus plays a crucial role in our day to day activities. Without it, we cannot make decisions on important issues affecting our countries, businesses, and families. Consider a scenario where there is a pressing issue to solve, and the whole nation lacks a mutual understanding. In such a scenario, lawmakers have to reason and come […]
