The IT industry has long now been on the scene. Since its early beginnings, it has shown steady growth. That growth has come hand in hand with innovation and continuous development that couldn’t have been possible without the software companies and their workforce.
Who they are
Effectus Software at a glance
We bring today one renowned software company that has made its entrance into the market in 2017. Effectus Software represents professionalism, versatility, and integrity. It’s located in Uruguay and the United States.
Effectus Software (AKA Effectus) is a company with 50+ collaborators; mostly Engineers, and an A-Level Cross-Functional team. They offer high-quality services, including full-stack development, end-to-end cycles, team augmentation, and professional consultancy.
Uruguay in the TICs Scene
In recent years, the IT sector has shown strong dynamism, growing at a higher rate than the rest of the economy.
According to the latest available figures published by the Uruguayan Chamber of Information Technologies (CUTI) in 2021, the sector’s revenue reached US$1.95 billion, representing approximately 3% of Uruguay’s GDP.
Export figures have exhibited consistent growth over the past decade. As per data published by the Central Bank of Uruguay, exports of information technology services totaled US$959 million in 2022, reflecting a 20% increase compared to 2021.
Effectus as a team player
The Effectus team is predominantly based in the LatAm region, with collaborative members stationed in Uruguay, Argentina, and Colombia, as well as across the globe in the USA and Europe.
When it comes to academic background, the team exceeds expectations. From Senior Engineers who champion the search for optimal solutions, they also have expertise in design, UX/UI, full-stack, front-end, and back-end development.
Complementing them are dedicated UX/UI and QA collaborators, offering invaluable feedback and insights. A-level Project Managers also excel in team management, while the Learning & Development department focuses on continuous improvement.
Cultural fit is a top priority when selecting team members for augmentation and end-to-end services. As a boutique software firm, Effectus Software prides itself on providing tailored solutions that align with their client’s needs and values.
Among Effectus’s notable projects is Tixologi. You can explore the app here, and we’ll delve deeper into its development process shortly.
Now, let’s talk about what frameworks Effectus specializes in: React Native. From the boutique’s experience, this niche framework equips all teams with the tools to create, monitor, and stay abreast of the latest developments.
Why the Niche of React Native and Mobile Apps
Cross-Platform Compatibility
React Native is renowned for its ability to develop mobile apps that work seamlessly across multiple platforms.
With a single codebase, developers can create apps for both iOS and Android platforms, saving time and resources.
This cross-platform compatibility streamlines the development process, allowing businesses to reach a broader audience without maintaining separate codebases for each platform.
Cost-Effectiveness
One of the primary advantages of React Native is its cost-effectiveness. Businesses can significantly reduce development costs by enabling developers to write code once and deploy it across multiple platforms.
Faster Development Time
React Native’s modular and intuitive interface facilitates rapid development cycles.
Developers can leverage a vast ecosystem of pre-built components and libraries to accelerate development.
Additionally, the framework’s live reload feature lets developers see changes instantly, enabling faster iteration and debugging.
As a result, businesses can bring their mobile apps to market quickly, gaining a competitive edge in their respective industries.
By utilizing native components and optimizing JavaScript code execution, React Native apps deliver smooth, responsive user experiences.
Community and Support
React Native boasts a vibrant community of developers and contributors who actively contribute to its growth and improvement.
This active community ensures that React Native remains up-to-date with industry trends and technologies.
Additionally, the abundant resources, tutorials, and documentation available online make it easy for developers to troubleshoot issues and learn new skills, further enhancing the framework’s appeal for mobile app development projects.
Scalability
React Native is highly scalable, making it an ideal choice for businesses looking to expand their mobile app offerings in the future.
In Effectus Software, React Native provides the flexibility and scalability to support evolving needs.
Effectus in the Niche of React Native
As we mentioned, among other projects such as: Offen or 950, Tixologi represents a scenario where React Native allowed Effectus to implement a democratic development process.
The number of libraries, tools, and tips enables the team to iterate with agility, adding value to the product in each sprint. Hence, showing advances to the PO and stakeholders.
React Native background and advances offer a wide spectrum of solutions, which are key to solving problems and challenges in the engineering team.
Let’s give the Effectus Team a voice; Noa Brenner brings some insights after being part of Tixologi:
“React Native was a key element that enabled us to connect two different apps, ticket scan and ticket library. Thanks to React Native’s community, we could develop a QR Code that lasted for a few seconds to avoid screenshots. Making the app safer. Moreover, the ticket scan app was built in React Native and by us; therefore, ticket validation was enhanced.”
Not only does the React Native community exist outside Effectus, but they also have a group of experts inside their Engineers’ Team, and collaboration is a must.
A Talk About the Future
Mobile development React Native is always finding ways to improve. For example, last year, they released React Native’s new architecture.
Are you still looking for more ways to connect with the React Native developer community? Keep yourself up-to-date with the Effectus Engineering team’s Top Picks and curated software events
Future of Effectus & AI
Artificial Intelligence has taken the shots. Creating machines and software that can perform tasks that require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and natural language processing, is currently paving the way for the advancements that will later help us streamline processes in the industry.
This 2024 brings the winds of change. AI is transforming the way we live and work, presenting new opportunities and also new perspectives.
The Effectus R&D team is keen on exploring everything around the interaction between React Native and the endless possibilities that AI offers.
That’s why their latest posts cover the following topics: Custom Transitions in React Native, Dynamic Views in React Native.
For their latest endeavors incorporating React Native and AI, check out Effectus Software’s website.