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Upgrading to DNN 7 – What is the need

27/03/2014 11:13

DotNetNuke development ServicesOf late, there has been quite a buzz regarding DNN7 or DotNetNuke version 7.0. This is partly because this web Content Management System is extremely user-friendly and partly because the system comes up with an exclusive development server that is used in the QA process that makes sure that each and every aspect of development works in a perfect manner before the production gets under way. 

 

Here are a few factors that make upgrading to DNN 7.0 absolute necessary. 

 

The new installation and upgrade wizards

At one time, installation of DNN or DotNetNuke was indeed a tough as well as expensive task, that required not only a sound budget but also a braveheart. Not any more though! With the introduction of version 7.0 of the CMS, the entire task of installation along with operation has become not only dead simple but also highly informative. The installation guide comes up with a page of question, most of them being answered.

 

While the previous versions came up with relatively poor functionality a complicated upgrade wizard, things have entirely changed in the latest 7.0 version. It has come up with an extremely sleek as well as user-friendly install wizard with some value added features that include providing the users the option of logging as a super user for starting the wizard.

 

The option of auto saving

The new version comes up with a user-friendly Text/HTML module, by the virtue of which the contents can easily be saved automatically as and when they are being written. This will guarantee prevention of data loss. Moreover, it will limit the loss of time in a great way.

 

An in-built View Mode

Previously, whenever a user used to log in into DNN as a content editor or an administrator, the site instantaneously went into an “Edit” mode. Now this used to slow down the page loading time to a considerable extent. However, with the latest version, DNN now gets into a “View Mode” by default. This has sent the old fashioned “View Mode” wording, control, buttons into oblivion, thereby simplifying the normal, edit as well as the layout views.

 

Drag And Drop

Another extremely important reason for which you need to upgrade to the version 7.0 is the unique drag and drop facility that the new version of CMS comes up with. While in the previous versions you needed to select a specific module by its name, and then click on “add” to start off the process, in the new version things have admirably changed. Just select whatever you need to add. It may be a Text or an HTML module. Just drag the copy of the stuff in the area where you need to have it and you will be done with it. Nothing can be simpler than this!

 

Much Developed Control Panel

Version 6.0 of DNN came up with Ribbon Bar which the users were more or less much content with. However, with the incorporation version 7.0 things have improved further. Apart from the drag and drop option, and the Edit page access option, the Admin/Host modules are now much more organized. This provides a lot of advantages when it comes to using it in a seamless way. More importantly, control panel of version 7.0 of DNN uses a lot of highly user-configurable areas that make all the difference.

 

Hence, in a nutshell, upgrading to version 7.0 of DNN is important and need of the hour in order to get a better device preview, responsive site design, site redirection management, improved drag and drop upload options, document tagging, multi-upload option, advanced search crawler, updated UI/UX.

It also helps you in bulk management of pages, better module creator, updated SQL module and so on. You can get in touch with a software development company India who can help you upgrading to DNN7 within allocated budgets and time schedules.

 

We provide offshore web development services. If you would like to hire DNN developers for your web development needs, please contact us at Mindfire Solutions.

JavaScript- The language of the future

26/03/2014 11:49

javascript application developmentJavaScript is a very simple, effective as well as versatile language used for extension of functionality in websites. There are a variety of features in the language which has made it an extremely popular option ever since its inception in the 1990's. It is easy to use, relatively lightweight and is able to deliver a dynamic and rich web content. In the initial stages of its development, it was a scripting language that was browser-agnostic. However, over a period of time it has evolved continuously and this evolution has extended its functionality to server-side and mobility web applications. In fact, it may be predicted that some time in the future, it will be the dominant language and will displace all the highly pervasive as well as all-encompassing languages. The reasoning can be supported by a number of factors. 

 

Compatibility- Viewing of JavaScript does not require special downloads or software for website users. Majority of biggies in Internet browsers like Chrome, Internet Explorer and Firefox have built-in JavaScript capabilities. Each script may not look just the same across all the browsers but cross-browser support is there as the basic scripts which allow website interactivity to the visitors, regardless of the browser used.

 

Server-side development and cloud- For mobile solutions, the cloud is an important phenomenon where the role of the language is quite vital. The association with server-side development is not historic but the last few years have seen the language blossoming as a backend technology platform through Node.js which helps in building scalable network applications with its more than 30,000 modules.

 

Client-side development along with mobility- These days, it has been recognized by virtually every enterprise that mobility is a foundational tool to gain competitive advantage, increase efficiencies as well as disrupt markets. With a growing number of users adopting new devices along with apps, the demand for constant updates as well as innovations is rising as well. A good user-experience is another vital requirement. These demands of making rapid development as well as maximization of user experience are ably met by JavaScript. This makes the language apt for using in mobile development platforms. In fact, the mobile development tool kits of both Google and Apple have been exposed to the application programming interfaces of JavaScript to expand the developer base.

 

Interactivity- The language has a huge advantage in its interactivity which is provided to the website. This flexible language is often used for coding of small interactions like webpage text effects as well as drop-down menus. Even in large interactions it is used fearlessly like interactive games or full JavaScript chat rooms. The effects may result in better navigation and web design, making the page more memorable.

 

Relatively easy language to learn- JavaScript comprises of syntax which resembles English, making it quite comparatively easier to learn. The DOM model is used, providing loads of functionality that are prewritten to the several objects on the pages, making the development of scripts for solving of custom purposes, an easy process.

 

Client side execution- Since the execution of the language is done on client side or the processor of the user and not on the web server, bandwidth is saved without any strains on web servers whatsoever.

 

There are many advantages that JavaScript web development offers its users. These advantages make it a strong contender to become the dominant language. However, that does not mean that overnight other languages will be atrophied or that JavaScript does not have any issues and is absolutely perfect. But it is undeniable that there are numerous efficiencies that can be availed if it is adopted. The movement has been adopted by Microsoft as well. In fact, it may be treated as the native programming tongue by the coming generations of programmers due to its quick learning curve as well as simplicity. All these things make JavaScript look like the future of the programming world.

 

We provide JavaScript application development services. If you would like to hire certified JavaScript developers for your development needs, please contact us at Mindfire Solutions.

Transform your business with the help of CRM

25/03/2014 11:40

Online Dynamics CRM development servicesCRM or Customer Relationship Management is a well-known term which brings all tools and techniques used for entering into relationship with existing clients as well as prospective ones together, so that they can be retained through provision of services or products that will suit their needs the most. Customer relationship does not have to be managed internally with partners or collaborators. For proper management, a software is needed where the companies feed customer information like their full name including both the last as well as the first names, address, telephone number, the preferred purchase location of client, payment means, average basket, etc. With the help of this information, the company can focus on the client better, so that better offers can be sent and services as well as products can be provided which will not only meet his needs but reduce his costs as well. 

 

For maintenance of proper contact with the clients, emails, telephones and direct contact methods are used. But for the management, the proper CRM software is most essential. For the determination of suitable software, the size of the business needs to be considered. Options for small-sized businesses include Sugar CRM which offers excellent technical assistance along with access to broad functionalities of customer service management, Tactile which is a web-based, free version that allows efficient data analysis as well as management and Zoho which offers customer support management, marketing campaign coordination, inventory control, project management, leads management as well as database analysis. Since the needs of large companies are more complicated, they need something better. Some suitable options are Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Salesforce.com, SAP CRM, Oracle Siebel, etc.

 

Reasons why businesses can be transformed through this

 

Quick management decision- Management decision making becomes more nimble as well as well-informed by virtue of real-time reporting done across every business team.

 

Effective management of time- The time can be more effectively managed by the staff since users are prompted by CRM to follow up activities. Automated alerts are also sent by the system if important actions happen.

 

Pipeline reports- Since the reports are trusted, they are often used as basis for reliable production and sales forecasts so that efficiency may be increased and cash flow managed predictably.

 

Quality leads- High quality leads are achieved through marketing activities that include continuous improvement of contact segmentation as well as targeted campaigns.

 

Each customer valued- This helps you value each and every customer relationship by understanding them. As a result, services resources are prioritized so that the profitable accounts are protected.

 

Quick identification of performance hotspots- With this function, time action is enabled so that issues may be corrected and outstanding results rewarded.

 

Minimal customer churn- All relationship detail needed to engage clients, is easily accessed by users who can then efficiently deal with requests for service.

 

Repetitive manual processes is replaced by workflow automation- This helps reduce admin work as well as eliminate duplication which help teams focus on activities that are profitable.

 

CRM and accounting- A good connection is maintained between the system and accounting along with other back-office applications so that processes can be joined up and double handling of tasks be removed.

 

Strength in good communication- Shared team calenders, services schedules as well as diaries gives all the involved people a clear visibility of activities undertaken by each individual.

 

Easily accessed customer order histories- This instant checking helps users assess buying patterns so that they can identify sales opportunities.

 

Being well-equipped is an attribute for good customer relationship management. There are flip sides to every coin; this is applicable in this case as well. So while selecting the proper CRM tool or software the decision must be taken with care and caution. To cater to the required needs the best functional system should be adopted which can be done through tracking of progress, reading up reviews and then comparing products. Choosing the most appropriate option ensures that the client experience is improved. You can get in touch with a Microsoft dynamics CRM customization company who can help you develop CRM app within allocated budgets and time schedules.

 

We provide Online Dynamics CRM development services. If you would like to hire certified dynamics CRM developers for your CRM development needs, please contact us at Mindfire Solutions.

Top 7 HTML5 APIs worth looking into

24/03/2014 11:31

Custom HTML5 Development companyMany reports have highlighted that HTML5 will dominate the web application and mobile application development scene in 2014. As the applications written in HTML5 can run across all types of devices, web browsers and operating systems, it becomes easier for developers to build robust apps within a shorter span of time. Further, they do not have to put any extra effort to build different versions of the application for specific platforms. The growing popularity of HTML has further encouraged many developers to add innovative features to APIs to overcome the lack of browser support. Each developer can use these HTML5 APIs to deliver richer user experience without writing any additional code.

 

Seven HTML5 APIs Developers Must Look Into

 

1) High Resolution Time API

The interface allows you to get the current time in sub-millisecond resolution. Also, the time provided by the interface is free from system clock adjustments. Despite being simple, the API will help developers in measuring the performance of their software accurately. The accurate and precise timestamp enables them to test their code in an exact and flawless way. However, the programmers have to evaluate the function in a manner similar to JavaScript Date.now() function.

 

2) Navigation Timing API

An application’s page load time has a huge impact on user experience. So developers have to identify and troubleshoot the slow-loading pages to deliver richer user experience. The Navigation Timing API enables developers to get detailed timing information when a page is being loaded. At the same time, the interface further allows them to get additional information like TCP connection establishment, DDNS lookup, page redirects and time spent to build the DOM.

 

3) Network Information API

The user experience of a web application can be optimized by customizing the pages based on the user’s internet connection. The Network Information APIs makes it easier for developers to estimate the bandwidth and type of internet connection the use has. So the information provided by the interface helps them in optimizing the behavior of a web page. For instance, based on the type of connection, images, videos and fonts can be loaded in a conditional way.

 

4) Battery Status API

Often developers avoid mobile applications that require additional resources when the battery is low. The interface makes it easier for programmers to check the status of the battery of a mobile device. They have option to use four different properties of the interface to check if the battery is in charge, the current level of the battery, and the seconds remaining till the battery is fully recharged or discharged. Thus, they can optimize the page according to the state of the battery by disabling non-critical JavaScript and CSS animations, and Ajax requests.

 

5) Page Visibility API

As the name indicates, the interface enables programmers to check the current visibility status of a page. The information provided by the API will help developers in optimizing their web applications according to the available CPU and bandwidth. Also, they can disable or slow down a process that requires additional bandwidth or CPU, but not being accessed by the user currently. Thus, the interface will enable programmers to improve user experience by building CPU and bandwidth efficient web applications.

 

6) Fullscreen API

The interface is designed to receive and execute full screen display requests from the user. Also, it exits from the full screen mode when the user wants to. Based on its functionality, the API exposes the requestFullscreen() and exitFullscreen() methods. The former method executes the fullscreen request for an element, whereas the latter exits the fullscreen mode. The developers can use the interface to check if the fullscreen mode is enables or disabled.

 

7) WebSocket API

The performance of a web application also depends on the socket connection between the browser and server. With the interface, the developers can enables Web pages to establish a two-way communication with the remote host through the WebSocket protocol. The persistent communication between browser and server will result in smooth and uninterrupted exchange of data. However, the developers must create and instantiate a WebSocket object to establish a connection through the interface.

 

Each developer has option to choose from a variety of HTML5 APIs from the W3Schools website. The website further categorizes the APIs under different headings to make it easier for programmers to choose the APIs according to specific needs of a project. You can get in touch with a custom HTML5 Development company who can help you build HTML5 app within allocated budgets and time schedules.

 

We provide HTML5 UI design and prototyping services. If you would like to hire HTML5 programmers for your web development needs, please contact us at Mindfire Solutions.

Smart ways to customize WordPress themes

21/03/2014 11:42

WordPress developmentThose who are new to WordPress think that code tinkering in this platform is a tough as well as daunting task. However, the reality is that the feel and look of the site along with themes in WordPress may be customized by incorporating some truly simple changes. But these changes should not be introduced in the themes directly. First of all, child themes should be created, and this should be followed by dealing with the offline files so that the changes can be seamlessly introduced. When working in this way, it can ensured that while tweaking the code, if any issue crops up inadvertently, the original files can always be accessed. They can then be re-uploaded quickly so that the changes can be overwritten. 

 

Creating child theme- Themes inheriting another theme's functionality as well as style are known as child themes while the themes they inherit are called parent themes. You do not need to alter the parent theme files when you add new style changes and functionality through child themes. While parent themes are being updated, child themes should never be touched. Child theme creation is quite simple- just create one file along with one folder on the local computer. Name the folder with the child theme's name. A unique identifier can also be added to the name. Now create another file within that folder, adding .css suffix to it. Specific information should be inserted as well through a code. Mostly generic information is contained by the code; the child theme should also have styling information. After incorporating all the changes as well as saving them, the child theme should be added to the WordPress installation by connecting the web host with FTP program. Browse to the required folder to upload the child theme folder that contains the new file. Activate the theme to edit it. This is the most commonly accepted method.

 

Theme customization API- The admin screen of WordPress Theme Customization can be customized by developers by allowing the site admins to change settings of the themes to see preview of the changes in real time. The theme can have more interactive as well as powerful options for customization through this. Your very own options can be added with the use of two hooks - wp_head which allows your output of custom-generated CSS and customize_register which allows defining new customizer controls, sections as well as settings.

 

Using custom code instead of plugins- The wonderful aspect of plugin allows the transformation of websites, enabling you to do almost anything that you want. Plugins often need a lot of code; they are also accompanied by management issues since they have to be updated and potential security issues handled. Adding too many plugins can make a website bloated and slow the loading time. So custom codes are the best option. You will just have to add some code lines to the proper file. Taht will reduce the load on the website and keep everything tidy.

 

Addition of new functions to theme with PHP codes- Another good way of adding changes is using PHP codes. If you want to improve functions of a theme, the location of the function can easily be found through the use of custom-functions.php. Through this you can easily change layouts, add new functions, integrate with plugins, etc. Just find out the correct file and the section or part that has to be remove, replaced, changed or duplicated so that the customizing can be done. The codes have to be checked carefully so that those available in the template can be used to change the layout.

 

Although using child theme code is the commonly accepted method, there are other methods which may be used as well for this end. In fact, if your requirements are small and include some minor coding, then you can use custom CSS by adding CSS editor to the backend. Just install custom CSS editor to edit it and you will be done with your job. You can get in touch with a Wordpress website development company who can help you customize WordPress themes and build websites within allocated budgets and time schedules.

 

We provide WordPress development services. If you would like to hire expert WordPress developers for your web development needs, please contact us at Mindfire Solutions.

Using Amazon Web Services with SharePoint 2013

18/03/2014 10:12

custom sharepoint developmentIn addition to being a web application development platform, SharePoint is also used by a large number of enterprises for document and management. Microsoft has released SharePoint 2013 with a set of advanced features to broaden its capacity. It allows organizations to avail the latest cloud-based iterations of the collaboration platform. The SharePoint applications in the cloud can be further managed by users through customized applications designed by several companies including Microsoft.

 

The users also have option to run SharePoint 2013 with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to avail several benefits including no upfront investment, lower operational cost, enhanced speed and flexible capacity. Microsoft has made it easier for users to run SharePoint in AWS through the License Mobility through Software Assurance. Also, Amazon EC2 running Windows Server create a secure and reliable environment to deploy and run the SharePoint applications.

 

Important Advantages of Using Amazon Web Services with SharePoint 2013

 

No Upfront Investment

When an organization decides to deploy SharePoint in the cloud, it is not required to invest any funds upfront. As Amazon requires users to pay only for the cloud resources used by them, they are not required to procure any new hardware. In addition to pay-as-you-go pricing, Amazon further takes care of the hardware management. Thus, an organization can optimize its content management without incurring any initial cost.

 

Easy and Fast Deployment

An enterprise can further deploy SharePoint applications in the cloud without putting any additional time and effort. After obtaining the required license, it can deploy the application quickly without waiting for the required hardware to arrive. Microsoft has further optimized the online version of SharePoint by including several advanced features to eliminate the functional gaps associated with switching to a cloud-based environment.

 

Use Existing Skill and Software

Similar to hardware, a business can run SharePoint application with AWS without requiring skilled developers and resources. Microsoft has designed the platform with a set of simple and easy features. So an enterprise can quickly create and deploy new apps by using its existing developers and software assets. Unlike other cloud services, the AWS platform supports a large number of operating systems and programming language. So the .NET developers can create robust application by using familiar tools and IDEs like Visual Studio.

 

Curtail Capital Expenses

Each modern business explores option to convert capital expenses into operational expenses. But the team managing infrastructure always tries to sabotage such initiatives in order to retain control. An organization can use SharePoint 2013 with AWS to curtail both capital and operational expenses. It can scale down the cost according to its cloud resource requirements. At the same time, a business can further avoid the large and upfront expenses. The AWS Cloud allows organizations to add capacity according to the changes in business demand. So an enterprise can easily scale the cloud capacity quickly according to its needs.

 

Manage SharePoint through Customized Applications

Unlike large enterprises, the small and local businesses cannot afford to deploy an IT team to manage their content and documents. SharePoint 2013 facilitates document and content management without deploying a dedicated team. The users have option to manage the SharePoint application with AWS using a variety of applications developed by Microsoft and third-party companies. So it becomes easier for the small and medium enterprises to align technologies with business processes without deploying any additional resources.

 

Enhanced Security

While deploying an application in the cloud, users have to explore ways to keep it secure and inaccessible. As a secure and durable technology platform, AWS is widely used by companies belonging to different industries and regions. The certifications and audit standards used by the platform is further recognized across industries. Thus, an organization gets a secure and reliable environment to deploy SharePoint applications.

 

A number of recent reports have highlighted that a gradual increase is noted in the number of enterprises using Amazon Web Services with SharePoint 2013. However, each organization also needs to identify and address some of the important challenges while using AWS with SharePoint 2013. It also needs to choose the right third-party applications to get enhanced data privacy and security. You can hire developers from custom Sharepoint development companies who can help build sharepoint apps for you within allocated budgets and time schedules.

 

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Integrating Outlook and SharePoint – The Dynamic Duo

12/03/2014 11:51

sharepoint development servicesFor meeting the objective of making things less complicated for the users, one of the best options is to integrate Outlook (OL) and SharePoint (SP) with each other. The main reason behind such an integration is completion of certain tasks along with access to bit information from within the SP and from any other office applications, where they are actively in operation.

 

It is possible to sync any library or list in a simple way, by accessing the Calendar, List Setting or Library on a ribbon and then click the “Connect to Outlook” option. This will allow in accessing the SharePoint information within the OL, without having to open SP at all.

 

Since most of the users spend a lion's share of time dealing with OL, naturally it is imperative that users have all the relevant information at their fingertips. This will ostensibly minimize or limit the use of other windows, making the task much simpler. The most pertinent uses of this phenomenon include:

 

Sync Calendars

This method can be used with the Outlook Connector in Outlook 2003/07/10/EAS of Outlook 2013 for syncing the calendar along with the contacts of other smartphones or computers when using an IMAP or a POP3 email account. All that is needed is a MS Account, for obtaining a valid email address. Hotmail, Outlook.com address or Live are not needed.

 

Sync Team Discussion

This will help in saving a considerable amount of time, by reducing the extent of email traffic as well as providing some astounding updates to people, irrespective of their time as well as location.

 

Sync Document Libraries

This is again an extremely handy property, that helps users to take a preview of any document or presentation in the OL Reading Pane. However, it is not without limitations.

 

Capture emails along with attachments or the attachments independently and separately

OnePlaceMail (which helps in connecting MS Outlook, MS Office as well as Windows Explorer to MS SharePoint 2007/10/13 along with Office 365) comes up with an obvious as well as common filing experience of saving mails from the MS OL to the SharePoint. OnePlaceMail provides the users the option of:

 

  • Transferring emails from Outlook to SharePoint with drag and drop facility of attachments, and the option to drag and drop mails to the SP without any prompts whatsoever. This helps in capturing various attributes of the emails automatically like Attachment Names, To, From, Date, Subject, conversion ID, etc. This makes it far easier as well as efficient for the users, when it comes to sharing information.

 

A plausible way of synchronizing the documents of a library for using them offline, is to click on the SYNC option that is available on the site header adjacent to the user's name.

 

Let us discuss another classical way of integrating SharePoint with Outlook:

In case a user spends too much of time in MS OL but stores documents along with other stuffs in SharePoint, connecting SP with Outlook does make a sense. Connecting SharePoint, library, list of contacts along with other documents with Outlook will bring the contents in the SharePoint into Outlook and one can view the contents along with various other personal information in the Outlook itself. This also helps in searching as well as editing the contents of SP offline, even when the computer is not connected to the internet and then integrate the contents back to SP once the user goes online.

 

The option “Sync a Library To Your Computer” will help with additional information.

 

1) Go to calendar, list or library that is to be connected to Outlook

2) Click on “Calendar/Library/List, depending upon the kind of library or list connected to Outlook.

3) Click “Connect to Outlook”.

4) Once the dialog box appears, click on “Allow” and then “Yes” as deemed appropriate. If the site comes with Office365, the user name along with password are needed.

 

Once done, the calendar will appear in the Outlook that comes under “Other Calendars”. Contacts will appear in the “Other Contacts” option. Libraries, including document libraries, picture libraries, come under “SharePoint Lists”. The files of the library behave in the same way as the e-mail messages. In case of office files, clicking on the preview file option that appears in the Reading Pane will open it. Right clicking on the file will give more options. You can hire developers from top companies in SharePoint development who can help you build products within allocated budgets and time schedules.

 

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ASP Dot NET Web Development- Latest Technology with Numerous Advantages

09/03/2014 12:11

.net application development

As a widely used web application development framework, ASP.NET needs no introduction. Microsoft further updates the framework constantly to enable developers to build dynamic websites, internet applications and web services rapidly. While developing web applications with ASP.NET, each seasoned developer can further focus on many ongoing trends. As many reports highlighted, the top ASP.NET trends for 2014 includes Open Web Interface for .NET (OWIN), SignalR, ASP.NET Web API and Azure. However, the beginners need to learn features of the framework, along with the advantages of using the latest technology for internet application development.

 

Key Advantages of ASP Dot NET Web Development

 

Supports Multiple Website Development Approaches

Web developers across the world use HTML, JavaScript and CSS to build standards-based websites. But the approach for creating website varies from one developer to another. ASP.NET makes it easier for developers to choose the right approach by supporting three website development approaches. The programmers opting for component-based development can use the controls and event model provided by ASP.NET Web. At the same time, ASP.NET MVC facilitates test-driven development, while allowing developers to keep the design and logic separate. Similarly, the code and HTML markup can be combined seamlessly on a single page through ASP.NET Web Pages. The three distinct approaches can be further combined according to the specific requirements of a project.

 

Integrated Development Environment

The ASP.NET developers can further use an integrated development environment (IDE) to build dynamic internet applications within a shorter span of time. Both Visual Studio and ASP.NET allow them to use a large number of tools, along with powerful editors for HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. The developers can simply use IntelliSense with JavaScript to check the CSS selectors that works seamlessly in the web browser. Similarly, the Browser Link can be used to refresh a dozen connected web browsers in an instant. Along with creating internet applications, the IDE further facilitate efficient source control while publishing the site to a server or the cloud.

 

ASP.NET Web API

Nowadays, most websites and web applications use lightweight and rich REST based web services. The developers can use ASP.NET Web API to create REST based web services. These web services can further return a variety of content supported on the internet including XML and JSON. The API can also be used effectively to provide data services to mobile apps running on popular mobile operating systems like iOS, Android and Windows Phones. At the same time, the ASP.NET Web API is accessible to all internet applications developed using ASP.NET Web Forms, MVC or Web Pages.

 

SignalR

The programmers also have option to add real-time features to the ASP.NET application through SignalR. The go-to library further facilitates bi-directional communication between client and server in a real-time environment. SignalR further supports new standards like Web Sockets to make the internet application compatible with older browsers. It also provides support the JavaScript clients, along with clients on a variety of mobile platforms.

 

Facilitates Rapid Mobile Application Development

The mobile application development frameworks have made it easier for programmers to build mobile applications. A developer familiar with JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3 can use the tools provided by these frameworks to develop mobile applications. ASP.NET helps programmers in building mobile apps by providing responsive design frameworks. The Visual Studio 2013 comes with innovative frameworks like Twitter Bootstrap. At the same time, the ASP.NET developers also have option to use any open grid system or CSS framework, along with powerful mobile app development systems like PhoneGap, jQuery Mobile or Sencha.

 

A developer can further use the most recent version of ASP.NET to avail a set of advanced and innovative features. For instance, ASP.NET 4.5 allows streams to be read in an asynchronous way on an HTTP request entity, along with double-buffering an HTTP request entity.

 

Get in touch with a .net application development company that brings to table years of .Net experience.

 

If you want to hire a team of certified .net developers from someone who provides .net application development services, please get in touch with Mindfire Solutions.

How Javascript Is Remaking The Web?

07/03/2014 11:25

JavaScript Ajax developmentJavascript can be defined as a language that facilitates client-side programming, the processing engine of which comes up with a string of browsers such as Firefox, Internet Explorer, Netscape, and so on. This helps the processing search engine in reading and interpreting the pages that contain the relevant javascript code while browsing. 

 

Perhaps it would be an understatement to say that Javascript has revolutionized the world of web. Such has been the impact of Javacript on the web, it has become an absolutely indispensable part of the internet world. Even this last statement, perhaps falls short of expressing the importance of Javasctipt in the world of internet. So, let us see how Javascript is remaking the web, for that will itself act as a testament which will underline its importance! 

 

Javascript can be termed as the most handy as well as pertinent solution that can be implemented, when it comes to validating various input forms on the client's end. This technically implies, that in case a user forgets to enter his or her name in any form, a function of Javascript validation will be able to pop up a text, warning the individual about the mistake. This is, naturally a much superior solution than the conventional validation on the server side, that routinely handles the error, just because the server does not have to carry out any extra processing activities.

 

ASP as well a PHP routine can be scripted to have the same task done. However, the advantage with Javascript is that it would not allow the user to submit the form unless the individual completely fills it up without any mistake(s) whatsoever. This can well be termed as quite a robust solution, that has in one way revolutionized the web world as it helps in creating a number of dynamic image effects!

 

Now let us look at some other ways in which Javascipt has revolutionized the web. The scripting language has incorporated a number of page effects that has changed the web altogether. The effects that the language allows, include displaying the time for which the user stays on the page, Collapsing texts, option to print page and elements, Toggle Buttons, Image Transitions, Popups along with tooltips, Scrolling Banners, Flying Texts, Image Transitions, color changes and color fades, embedded audio, page timeout, automated popups, font sizing and fades, news scrollers, ultimate fader and so on.

 

The special effects that are incorporated on the web pages with the help of Javascript make the pages more interactive, thereby increasing their efficacy by many folds.

 

Apart from imparting special effects, Javascript also incorporates seamless integration with the end user plug ins. Moreover, apart from providing access to the HTML objects, the language also provides access to the objects that are browser as well as platform-specific such as the browser plugins like Adobe Acrobat, Media Player, etc. It also helps in initial validation of the clients for checking certain simple errors like a missing information, alphabetic characters mistakenly placed in a field that is designated for numeric characters and so on.

 

Javasript also helps by allowing access to the system information and makes a website exceedingly attractive by adding some amount of interactivity along with dynamics to the HTML pages. After all, no one would like to visit a web page, that contains only one page and that too, jammed with too much of texts. The web page should look attractive, trendy, as well as pertinent to the business it markets, and Javasript helps in that in a great way!

 

So in a nutshell, Javascript has revolutionized websites by incorporating various value added features that include seamless calculations, form validation, effortless user interaction, manipulation of the elements of the pages, providing catchy visual effects to the sites, and helping in performing dynamic functions. You can build apps within allocated budgets and time schedules through companies having JavaScript Ajax development expertise.

 

We provide JavaScript application development services. If you would like to hire javaScript developers for your web development projects, please contact us Mindfire Solutions.

 

How Effective Is Salesforce As A CRM Tool?

05/03/2014 11:34

Salesforce application development

The principal objective of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is to grow a substantial amount of revenue, that will help in the development of a business. For that, what is needed is an effective tool that will be able to track prospective customers, each and every lead as well as sales opportunity, and take appropriate action whenever needed. This will in turn assist businesses to spend more time in selling products to the right customers with the help of a comprehensive social insight along with a complete set of marketing data and thus grow more revenue.

 

Salesforce, the famous CRM device, designed as well as developed by Salesforce.com, the noted San Francisco, California-based cloud-computing company, is ostensibly the best of its kind, having fulfilled all the ingredients of an effective CRM tool – so much so that company has been elected the most efficacious and innovative one, by the illustrious Forbes magazine.

 

What makes Salesforce, so effective as a CRM Tool?

Let us now discuss the qualities that make Salesforce such a wonderful as well as effective CRM device.

 

Salesforce is more customer centric

This is the most effective quality that makes it such an adored and accepted CRM tool today. The CRM applications as well as the mobile cloud-computing technology that the tool comes up with, make simultaneous tracking of customers along with budget, extremely easy. In fact, the device provides the most time-tested and accepted CRM solution that can be customized to meet the need of each and every business, irrespective of the niche. The cost effectiveness of the tool also contributes to its huge popularity to a significant extent. When it comes to the low-cost of the tool, it is mainly due to the fact that the tool follows a pay-as-you-go model.

 

Leadership Quality

Experts are of the opinion that Salesforce cloud is the best, when it comes to an on-demand CRM solution. The system comes up with a wide range of CRM applications that can be utilized by small, medium as well as corporate organizations, with maximum emphasis on support as well as sales.

 

Salesforce also offers vertical CRM solutions that are tailor made for wealth management, especially for the financial service sector. However, the partner network of Salesforce, AppExchange comes up with a wide range of solutions that are meant for other industry sectors as well. The applications are developed on a unique Force.com domain, which is a state of the art architecture, that provides increased quantifiability as well as flexibility to suit any business, irrespective of its size or scale of operations.

 

Uniqueness of Applications

The popularity of Salesforce can be attributed to the uniqueness of the applications the device comes up with. The apps are specifically designed to provide optimal sales management, marketing options, a seamless partnership relation management, along with a high quality customer service. All these aspects work in a perfect sync to help businesses manage customer accounts, track sales leads, opportunities, conduct and at the same time, monitor various marketing campaigns, provide post-sales service to the clients etc.

 

No Hardware or Software

This means, users will be able to make the tool up and running and influence their businesses in hardly any time. Salesforce applications help users in analytics as well as forecasting, contact and account management, generation of leads, sales opportunities, and most importantly, customization of the Sales Cloud to meet specific business needs.

 

Mobility

Mobility of Salesforce is another factor that contributes to its popularity. Because Salesforce is fully mobile, it encompasses every single touch point as well as the state of a customer Lifecycle. Hence, the tool helps in closing deals, logging in calls, irrespective of the location of the user. Sales Activity Tracking option of the tool helps in updating customer information instantaneously to ensure that businesses are never caught off guard while dealing with a customer.

 

With all these value added features Salesforce is an extremely valuable tool that allows businesses to take care of as well as manage unlimited contact numbers, tasks, events, performance, reporting. What else do you need to manage your business? You can develop Salesforce application within allocated budgets and time schedules with the help of teams from Salesforce customisation company India.

 

We provide Salesforce application development services. If you would like to hire a Salesforce developer, please contact us Mindfire Solutions.

 

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