Delivering cutting-edge bespoke software development services that empower businesses across various industries. Our expertise spans multiple domains, ensuring that we can meet the unique challenges and objectives of our clients.https://blackburnlabs.com/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/cupcake-engineering/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/cupcake-engineering/A strategic approach to IT project success that starts small and builds systematically toward ambitious goals.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/virtualizing-project-management-businesses/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/virtualizing-project-management-businesses/In today's fast-paced small business landscape, adaptability and innovation are key to success. Learn how to effectively manage projects in a virtual environment.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/marketing-your-app/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/marketing-your-app/Launching an app is just the beginning. To ensure your app reaches its potential audience, a well-rounded and sustained marketing effort is crucial.Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/navigating-innovation-with-risk-assessment-tests-rat/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/navigating-innovation-with-risk-assessment-tests-rat/Risk Assessments Tests (RAT) are a financially smart and safe way to evaluate the risks of a project before making major investments.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/app-quality-guide-to-software-testing/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/app-quality-guide-to-software-testing/After spending months developing a system, it's crucial to ensure everything works as intended before it reaches users. This comprehensive guide explores software testing strategies and best practices to help you build reliable, high-quality applications.Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/spoonie-day-app-featured-life-in-spite-of-ms/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/spoonie-day-app-featured-life-in-spite-of-ms/We are excited to announce that Julie Blackburn, the driving force behind the innovative Spoonie Day app, has been featured in a recent article on 'Life in Spite of MS.'Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/blackburn-labs-recognized-as-a-clutch-global-leader-for-spring-2024/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/blackburn-labs-recognized-as-a-clutch-global-leader-for-spring-2024/Blackburn Labs named a top B2B company for Custom Software Development servicesThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/anniversary-spoonie-day-app/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/anniversary-spoonie-day-app/Celebrating Three Years of Spoonie Day: Empowering Chronic Illness Warriors Worldwide...Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/ri-small-businesses-website-design/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/ri-small-businesses-website-design/At Blackburn Labs, we're passionate about empowering small businesses in Rhode Island, showcasing our commitment through innovative digital solutions...Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/getting-started-building-healthcare-software/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/getting-started-building-healthcare-software/In the heart of a bustling metropolitan hospital, amidst the sterile halls echoing with the hurried footsteps of healthcare professionals, there was a room that told a different story...Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/what-is-smoke-testing-in-software-engineering/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/what-is-smoke-testing-in-software-engineering/Imagine you're in the kitchen, trying out a new recipe for the first time...Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/successful-e-commerce-website/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/successful-e-commerce-website/If you know online shopping, then you know the success of an e-commerce website is crucial to standing out among competitors and getting sales.Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/what-is-real-time-analytics/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/what-is-real-time-analytics/In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, where decisions are made in milliseconds, real-time analytics stands out as a pivotal tool for businesses aiming to stay ahead of the curve. But what exactly is real-time analytics?Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/blackburn-labs-and-cirp-collaborate-to-bring-rhode-island-raptors-to-the-digital-world/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/blackburn-labs-and-cirp-collaborate-to-bring-rhode-island-raptors-to-the-digital-world/Norma Burnell, principal web designer for Blackburn Labs, and a longtime Jamestown resident and admitted 'bird nerd', worked with Chris Powell, founder of the CIRP, to develop a website that is both informative, easy to navigate and aesthetically pleasing.Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/blackburn-labs-celebrates-julie-blackburns-feature-on-healthcentral-for-spoonie-day/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/blackburn-labs-celebrates-julie-blackburns-feature-on-healthcentral-for-spoonie-day/In the heart of innovation where technology meets compassion, Blackburn Labs is proud to announce that our co-owner, Julie Blackburn, has been featured on HealthCentral for the second time, this time highlighting the Spoonie Day app and its impact on the chronic illness community.Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/clutch-names-blackburn-labs-top-bi-big-data-company/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/clutch-names-blackburn-labs-top-bi-big-data-company/At Blackburn Labs, we've always been passionate about pushing the boundaries of innovation. For the second year in a row, our dedication has been recognized as we've been honored with the title of the Top BI / Big Data Company in Massachusetts.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/spoonie-day-shines-as-app-of-the-week-on-autistic-nottingham/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/spoonie-day-shines-as-app-of-the-week-on-autistic-nottingham/We're thrilled to announce a momentous recognition for Spoonie Day: being featured as "App of the Week" by the esteemed Facebook channel, Autistic Nottingham.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/google-friendly-websites/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/google-friendly-websites/Having a strong online presence and website is the key to success for businesses of all sizes. Learn how to create a Google-friendly website that looks great and ranks well.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/clutch-names-blackburn-labs-top-app-development-company/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/clutch-names-blackburn-labs-top-app-development-company/We are thrilled to announce that Blackburn Labs has been recognized by Clutch as a Top Application Developer in Providence for 2024.Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/responsive-design-a-guide-to-creating-websites-for-all-devices/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/responsive-design-a-guide-to-creating-websites-for-all-devices/Want to learn all about what a Responsive Web Design is and why you need it for your website? Learn from the expertise of Blackburn Labs today!Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/what-is-data-storytelling/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/what-is-data-storytelling/Information is the currency that drives decision-making and innovation in a data-dominated era. As entrepreneurs, app developers, and small business owners navigate the complex landscape of data analytics, a powerful tool emerges to transform raw data into meaningful insights: Data Storytelling.Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/clutch-names-blackburn-labs-top-health-wellness-app-developers/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/clutch-names-blackburn-labs-top-health-wellness-app-developers/We're delighted to announce that Blackburn Labs has been named a Top Health and Wellness App Developer in Providence for 2024!Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/google-analytics-ga4-reporting-identity-changes/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/google-analytics-ga4-reporting-identity-changes/Google Analytics 4 is removing Google signals from reporting identity on February 12, 2024. Learn what this change means for your analytics reporting and how it impacts data collection.Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/what-is-paas-platform-as-a-service/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/what-is-paas-platform-as-a-service/In this article, we shall be discussing a detailed report about Platform as a Service. Some of the salient points we shall be considering include the service providers, how developers are using PaaS, the benefits and demerits, the features offered and the overall market size.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/blackburn-labs-honored-as-a-top-application-developer-in-providence-for-2023/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/blackburn-labs-honored-as-a-top-application-developer-in-providence-for-2023/We are thrilled to announce that Blackburn Labs has been recognized by Clutch as a Top Application Developer in Providence for 2023. This accolade is particularly special to us as it underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and supporting breakthrough entrepreneurs.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/data-science-and-agile-methodology/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/data-science-and-agile-methodology/A few years ago, we explored the promising union of Data Science and Scrum methodology. After years of practicing and refining these processes, it's time to revisit and delve deeper into how this combination has evolved and continues to thrive.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/blackburn-labs-tech10-award-win/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/blackburn-labs-tech10-award-win/In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and software consulting, Rob Blackburn showcased his exceptional prowess by clinching the prestigious Tech10 Award.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/congratulations-to-prcri-on-their-tech-10-award-for-innovation-in-technology/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/congratulations-to-prcri-on-their-tech-10-award-for-innovation-in-technology/We are elated to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed business partner, The Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island (PRCRI), on their well-deserved Tech 10 award.Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/blackburn-labs-recognized-as-a-top-health-and-wellness-app-developer-in-providence/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/blackburn-labs-recognized-as-a-top-health-and-wellness-app-developer-in-providence/We're elated to announce that Blackburn Labs has been named a top Health and Wellness App Developer in Providence!Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/featured-in-health-central-article/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/featured-in-health-central-article/We are thrilled to share that Julie Blackburn, our Chief Data Science Officer and the creative mind behind the Spoonie Day App, has been prominently featured in an article by Health Central.Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/blackburn-labs-celebrated-as-a-top-software-developer-in-rhode-island-for-2023/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/blackburn-labs-celebrated-as-a-top-software-developer-in-rhode-island-for-2023/It brings us immense joy to announce that Blackburn Labs has been recognized by Clutch as a Top Software Developer in the state of Rhode Island for 2023.Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/top-10-bi-big-data-company-ma/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/top-10-bi-big-data-company-ma/At Blackburn Labs, we've always been passionate about pushing the boundaries of innovation.Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/julie-blackburn-cited-in-refinery-29-a-leading-digital-media-and-entertainment-company-focused-on-women/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/julie-blackburn-cited-in-refinery-29-a-leading-digital-media-and-entertainment-company-focused-on-women/Blackburn Labs is thrilled to announce that our CDSO/COO, Julie Blackburn, has been featured for the third time in Refinery 29 (R29), a leading digital media and entertainment company focused on women.Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/no-code-no-problem-devless-empowers-small-businesses-to-build-custom-apps/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/no-code-no-problem-devless-empowers-small-businesses-to-build-custom-apps/When technology is playing an increasingly important role in business success, Blackburn Labs is leading the way in helping small businesses and organizations level the playing field.Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/recognized-by-rhode-island-general-treasurer/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/recognized-by-rhode-island-general-treasurer/Julie Blackburn, Chief Data Science Officer and co-owner of Blackburn Labs receives congratulations from Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner for winning the Rhode Island Monthly and Tech10 Advisory Group's 2022 Tech10 Award.Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/julie-blackburn-wins-ri-monthly-tech10-award/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/julie-blackburn-wins-ri-monthly-tech10-award/The Rhode Island Monthly Tech10 Awards recognizes extraordinary individuals in the Southern New England for their passion, success, and thoughtful IT innovations proven to enhance work and life. This year, Julie Blackburn is among the list of honored winners!Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/devless-gets-the-startup-spotlight-in-the-mongodb-podcast/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/devless-gets-the-startup-spotlight-in-the-mongodb-podcast/Robert Blackburn recounts to Mike Lynn how Blackburn Labs was founded as a software development agency and shares the fascinating backstory of why he created Devless – a no-code platform for building professional apps.Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/devless-appsumo/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/devless-appsumo/We're proud to announce a partnership with AppSumo! Today, Devless launched on their platform where business owners and entrepreneurs can discover digital products in order to build their businesses.Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/trilix-acquired-by-blackburn-labs-an-elite-force-of-software-engineers/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/trilix-acquired-by-blackburn-labs-an-elite-force-of-software-engineers/Blackburn Labs is proud to announce the acquisition of Trilix, an outstanding provider of software application services, and a partnership with Dirigo, a powerful business consulting firm.Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/sponsor-student-ai/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/sponsor-student-ai/The Scholastic Artificial Intelligence League (SAILea) is a student-run nonprofit organization at Algonquin Regional High School with a mission to attract young minds into AI and programming.Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/devless-wins-web-excellence-award/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/devless-wins-web-excellence-award/The Blackburn Lab's team is thrilled to be representing the best of the Web! We are pleased to announce a big win for our no-code app builder, Devless. It received 'The Excellence Award' for apps, mobile, and website categories by Web Excellence Awards.Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/ms-in-the-raw-features-julie-blackburn-spoonie-day-app/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/ms-in-the-raw-features-julie-blackburn-spoonie-day-app/Julie Blackburn lives a heartfelt mission to help others with chronic illness through her app called Spoonie Day, a simple energy tracking tool. Julie receives appreciation and recognition for this compassionate gift to fellow Spoonies, and rightly so. Her online application allows users to effectively manage their daily activities and expectations for a happier and healthier life.Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/devless-easily-build-an-app-and-deliver-content/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/devless-easily-build-an-app-and-deliver-content/Need a no-code app for your business, team project, or just for yourself? Need it today? Our innovative team at Blackburn Labs has developed your solution - Devless. We've made building an app quick, easy, and free for everyone.Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/named-top-software-developer-in-boston/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/named-top-software-developer-in-boston/Since 2015, Blackburn Labs has been rewarded with many desirable partnerships by providing services in custom software development, mobile app development, and artificial intelligence. And, once in a while, we get some really great mentions for our hard work.Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/dont-suck-at-ai-podcast-featuring-dr-mark-benson-rob-blackburn/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/dont-suck-at-ai-podcast-featuring-dr-mark-benson-rob-blackburn/Listen to Dr. Mark Benson and Rob Blackburn as they talk about how their joint AI project will become an app that will change the future of cardiology and virtual healthcare.Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/named-top-development-firm-ri-expertise/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/named-top-development-firm-ri-expertise/At Blackburn Labs, we know our team is impressive. Our innovators, developers, and creators provide our clients with realistic and effective solutions. We're proud of our accomplishments and we're even prouder of our company's recognition by B2B rating sites.Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/spoonie-day-app-chronic-illness-manager/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/spoonie-day-app-chronic-illness-manager/Blackburn Labs is proud to announce the launch of Spoonie Day, a personal accomplishment of Julie Blackburn, our Chief Data Scientist. Julie dedicates this application to all the Spoonies of the chronic illness community, hoping her devotion to this passion project will help to make their lives more manageable.Mon, 25 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/manifest-sponsor/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/manifest-sponsor/Data consultancy firms are in high demand as the need for Machine Learning, AI, and Data Visualization grows for every business in every industry. This will only increase as business are forced to be more virtual and flexible. Chief Data Scientist Julie Blackburn at Blackburn Labs knows, 'data is the new crude oil. In today's economy you cannot succeed in business without having a data driven culture.' Knowing that building intellectual property is a valuable resource, Julie plans for the complexity of App Development to improve the efficiency of programs capable of artificial intelligence. The Manifest recently sponsored Blackburn Labs in recognition of the success in the app field.Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/cross-platform-app-my-body-gallery-empowering-women/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/cross-platform-app-my-body-gallery-empowering-women/Blackburn Labs enjoys the diverse opportunities that arise from app development. In mid-2019, we had the privilege of collaborating with the team at My Body Gallery – a company that promotes a healthy mindset of the female body image. It's a platform where women proudly showcase natural photos of their bodies and share their meaningful stories. It has become a global collective that truly embraces uniqueness.Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/being-chronically-ill/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/being-chronically-ill/Our very own Chief Data Scientist was invited to speak at Venture Cafe's Thursday evening gathering last week. She spoke about her pet project, which Blackburn Labs is developing, called SpoonieDay.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/tech-swamp-developed/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/tech-swamp-developed/Last week, Blackburn Labs was honored to have its CEO, Robert Blackburn, join the Developed Panel in Providence RI. Following that great event, the ACT Association invited Robert to join them in their monthly podcast, Tech Swamp.Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/named-top-development-firm-ri/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/named-top-development-firm-ri/At Blackburn Labs we have an impressive team of innovators, developers, and creators that know how to provide a realistic and effective solution to our clients. Our 3 core ideals are to innovate, architect, and build. Through our dedication to our values we have been named a top development firm in Rhode Island by Clutch! Additionally, we are listed on Clutch's Providence app developers page as a top company. We are so proud of our accomplishment!Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/certified-partner-back4app/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/certified-partner-back4app/We've all seen it. Someone gets a shiny new project, they've gotten past all the bureaucracy and barriers, and they've gotten the team excited about this new adventure and ready to attack it with full vim and vigor. Then, they have to spend the next few days, weeks, or even months doing nothing but setting up servers, installing tools, and building the elements of the app that are simple commodity-features like signing in, account creation, data persistence, and push notifications, before they can actually get to the parts of the app that are unique and exciting. How anticlimactic!Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/crafting-partner-simply-september/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/crafting-partner-simply-september/Blackburn Labs is always looking for ways to help our community as well as encourage entrepreneurship. That is why we are so excited to announce that we are partnering with crafting and lifestyle influencer Simple September to create a business calculator for crafting entrepreneurs!Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/rhode-island-helps/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/rhode-island-helps/Being based in Rhode Island positions Blackburn Labs to better serve you. First, RI is very proactive in supporting their technology companies with their many great programs and organizations. For example, as a software company in Providence, we are able to be members of great RI organizations like the Tech Collective. They offer dozens of excellent programs, trainings, and workshops. It's through them our team becomes certified scrum masters. As Allyson Cote, COO and co-founder of Maternova, recently told Rhode Island Inno, "Providence has the good fortune to be home to many incubators, accelerators, and possesses an entrepreneurial spirit like few cities can boast."Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/scrum-data-science-together/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/scrum-data-science-together/Scrum has been a mainstay within software development for the last two decades when it was originally codified. Largely considered a type of agile, which was coined in the 70s, most modern software projects depend on this interactive and collaborative model for building stable, scalable, and innovative softwareFri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/five-questions-with-robert-blackburn/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/five-questions-with-robert-blackburn/It's always great to see Blackburn Labs in the news. When our applications get featured in news segments, like the app for Brigham & Women's Hospital was, it is very exciting and validating of our hard work. This time, not only was our work discussed in the news, our owner, Robert Blackburn, was interviewed by Providence Business News.Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/flutter-animations-part-5/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/flutter-animations-part-5/In this article, we'd like to cover 'Curved Animations' using the CurvedAnimation class. The CurvedAnimation class allows you to apply a non-linear Curve to an animation.Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/recognized-by-governor/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/recognized-by-governor/As a Rhode Island-based company, Blackburn Labs is well positioned to take advantage of the many life sciences organizations that are based in the area. Being within driving distance of Boston, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and many other leading locations in clinical research, pharmaceuticals, and health care, we are in what we like to call the 'life sciences belt' of the world.Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/recognition-clutch-leading-software-developer-2019/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/recognition-clutch-leading-software-developer-2019/Since 2015, we have developed and delivered quality development services to both big and small clients across the globe at a reasonable cost. We understand that having a functional and aesthetically pleasing mobile app is a valuable and necessary tool for every business.Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/we-helped-make-news-with-invitation-to-stop-heart-disease/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/we-helped-make-news-with-invitation-to-stop-heart-disease/We are excited to see that a project we have been heavily involved with for over a year has made the news this week! Watch it here. It has been an amazing opportunity to be involved in the #OneBraveIdea and working with world-leading physicians at BWH.Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/flutter-animations-part-4/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/flutter-animations-part-4/In this article, we'd like to cover a Widget that provides a more advanced way to animate with Flutter: The AnimatedBuilder Widget.Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/a-new-developer-console-for-ipad-or-iphone/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/a-new-developer-console-for-ipad-or-iphone/Need to add a developer console to the iPhone or iPad mobile safari browser without a Mac?\n\nApple provides a great set of developer tools. However, to use them you need to plug your iPhone or iPad into a Mac. There are times when this simply is not feasible or convenient.Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/news/hasbro-hackathon/https://blackburnlabs.com/news/hasbro-hackathon/I had the pleasure of being in a team with Doug Hopkins (@combatadvantage) and Steve Weed (@sweed84) at this weekend's 2014 Hasbro Hackathon. Our small team won in our category! I'm very proud of what we accomplished in such a short time. Thank you to Hasbro for hosting this and creating such a great event. I look forward to doing it again next year.Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/quick-and-easy-performance-timing-for-your-html5-page/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/quick-and-easy-performance-timing-for-your-html5-page/When I was a teenager I had a job at Burger King. If you have never noticed it before, there is a large digital clock next to the drive through window, which tells the employee how long the customer has been waiting for their order...Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/secure-your-java-spring-app-with-propertyplaceholderconfigurer/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/secure-your-java-spring-app-with-propertyplaceholderconfigurer/This is a trick that I have used many times which I first learned about on Mkyong.com – one of my favorite Java/Spring/Hibernate resources. Just about any application will need to connect to external resources like databases, web services, file servers, and the like.Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/iframe-evil/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/iframe-evil/So it seems that every job I work on, the same topic comes up. Someone, at some point will say, "just use an iFrame for that". Then I need to go down the old tired road as to why that would not be a good idea...Sun, 10 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/flutter-animations-part-3-transitions/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/flutter-animations-part-3-transitions/In this post, we'll want to cover transitions. Moving from explicit animations to transitions animations, the complexity increases. We'll need a few more items from the Flutter framework.Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/flutter-animations-part-2/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/flutter-animations-part-2/In a prior article, we started talking about Flutter Implicit animations. In this post, we'll continue that subject and talk about AnimatedDefaultTextStyle and AnimatedOpacity widgets before moving on to transition animation widgets.Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/flutter-animations-part-1/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/flutter-animations-part-1/In a prior post, we talked about the new cross-platform mobile development framework from Google called Flutter. It reviews how Flutter took a different approach from React Native and NativeScript in creating a mobile application. Next, we're going to cover some key aspects of Flutter.Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/cross-platform-mobile-development-theres-a-new-kid-on-the-block/https://blackburnlabs.com/guides-tips/cross-platform-mobile-development-theres-a-new-kid-on-the-block/Now, there is a new kid coming to the playground, and its name is Flutter. The company behind it is Google. It was inspired by Facebook's React.js and React Native frameworks but it took a slightly different direction.Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT