We had a fantastic time last week taking Sam, Adam, and Joshua from St Marys Catholic High School under our wing at Zaltek Digital and offering them work experience in the world of tech and design. They were engaged from start to finish not only learning about us but also applying what they learnt to…

What makes Laravel a good choice for backend development ?  Despite the popularity of other backend frameworks such as NodeJS, the demand for Laravel is increasing exponentially. Laravel has been around for over a decade and has evolved into a mature and stable framework. It has a well-established ecosystem with extensive documentation, a vibrant community,…

Zaltek Digital are delighted to have been awarded the Advanced Good Work Pledge by North of Tyne Combined Authority.  Employers from North of the River Tyne are being encouraged to join the pledge for present ‘Good Work’ – which ensures that job security, progression opportunities, and a commitment to supporting local communities are valued. Organisations…

Here at Zaltek, we’ve been looking at Alpine.js as an alternative to React and Vue. Alpine.js a lightweight JavaScript library, gaining popularity among developers for its simplicity and ease of use. Alpine.js has the feel of a paradigm shift; think JQuery for the React generation: We’ve now used it on a couple of Laravel projects…

Drupal 7 to Drupal 9 Drupal 7 reaches it’s official End-of-Life on November 28, 2021. But what does that mean for the average Drupal 7 Webmaster? First of all, it’s important to understand that ALL IS NOT LOST. There are a couple of different routes you can choose to take if you’re going to be…

To the un-initiated, it may come as a surprise that software testing is a very controversial topic.  People have strong convictions about testing approaches, and why theirs is the true path to enlightenment!  It’s time to pick your horse, choose your religion and name your first born.  As Managing Director of a software company, I’ve got a take on this that I want to share…

Guest Blogger Alan Middleton explains what User Experience means to him. First let me say I have never heard of the term ‘UX’ before. My first reaction is that it is straight from a Sci-Fi movie, with aliens chasing silver-backs, with ray guns asking them to hand over their pensions or be vaporized. I now…

To stay competitive in today’s marketplace companies of all sizes are investing in custom software solutions to increase efficiency and productivity.  How do software companies work out how much to charge? As an entrepreneur, founder or business owner, you need to know what something is going to cost. However, estimating the cost of bespoke software…

NHS Tracing App – On Monday 4th May, the UK Government explained in depth and in clearly written language how its IOS and Android smartphone application – undergoing trials in the Isle of Wight – will work. In simple terms, you can go shopping to the supermarket, go to work, go for a run and…

Understanding and clarifying the business vision of your SaaS platform, mobile or web app is a must do activity before you start any of the development process. You are probably very excited about your app idea and want to make it real as soon as possible. You can taste the success and are imagining thousands…

When it comes to building a Software as a Service (SaaS) Solution, there’s a lot to consider. Think about how the tool will be used, who will use it, where they’re located and why they need this service.  With an abundance of SaaS tools on the market already, your product should prove invaluable to your…

Whether you’re an established organisation or a fledgling startup, one thing’s for sure: you need a Chief Technology Officer (CTO).  For many businesses, hiring a CTO is a big expense during a period where costs are being kept to a minimum. You can still be a streamlined and agile operation while tapping into the unparalleled…