Category: Apps

When bugs hide behind the intricate web of network requests, having the right tools can make all the difference. AppSpector’s network traffic monitor empowers QA engineers and developers to monitor HTTPS traffic in real time, revealing the unseen and accelerating the debugging process.

Case study 1: a QA engineer tackles elusive API errors

Emma, a QA engineer at a fintech startup, was facing intermittent failures in the app’s transaction feature. Users reported occasional errors, but replicating the issue proved challenging. Traditional QA testing tools didn’t provide the visibility she needed into the network layer.

By integrating AppSpector’s network traffic monitor, Emma began to monitor HTTPS traffic within the app. She could see all HTTP requests and responses in real time, including headers and body content. During a test session, she noticed that specific API calls to the payment gateway were returning a 500 Internal Server Error, but only when certain parameters were used.

With the network monitor’s ability to highlight JSON responses and fold large data structures, Emma pinpointed a malformed JSON payload being sent under specific conditions. This error wasn’t logged elsewhere, making it invisible without a detailed network inspection. By identifying the root cause, she collaborated with the development team to implement a fix, saving hours on debugging and improving the app’s reliability.

Case study 2: a developer optimizes app performance

Michael, an app developer for a popular social media platform, noticed that the app was consuming more data than expected, leading to user complaints about high data usage. He needed to understand which requests were contributing to the excess data consumption.

Using AppSpector’s network traffic monitor, Michael began to monitor HTTPS traffic in the app during typical user interactions. The real-time charts displayed network traffic volumes, and he could sort and filter requests to identify the largest ones.

He discovered that image assets were not being properly compressed before transmission, resulting in unnecessarily large payloads. Additionally, some API endpoints were returning redundant data. With the ability to export requests to cURL, he shared the problematic requests with his team.

By addressing these issues, Michael optimized the app’s network usage, reducing data consumption significantly. This not only enhanced user satisfaction but also boosted the app’s performance.

Advantages of AppSpector’s network monitor

AppSpector’s network monitor stands out from conventional debugging tools by offering:

• Real-time network traffic monitoring: Observe all HTTP traffic as it happens, giving immediate insights into your app’s network interactions.
• Detailed request and response inspection: Examine headers and body content with formatting options for XML and JSON, making large or complex data easy to navigate.
• Powerful search and filtering: Quickly find specific requests using advanced search capabilities, saving time during the debugging process.
• Remote accessibility: Monitor network traffic remotely without the need for physical device connections, enhancing flexibility for distributed teams.
• Data export options: Share or save problematic requests by exporting to cURL or HAR formats, facilitating collaboration and further analysis.

By integrating AppSpector into your workflow, you transform your debugging process into a more efficient and insightful experience. It’s not just another software for bug tracking; it’s the latest trend in debugging that complements your existing tools.

Conclusion

Why struggle with hidden network issues when you can unveil them effortlessly? With AppSpector’s network traffic monitor, you gain the power to monitor HTTPS traffic in real time, saving hours on debugging and boosting productivity. Elevate your skills with AppSpector and stay ahead in the fast-paced world of app development.

Software development involves something interesting. Programmers are traditionally responsible for shipping codes. Developers had to be involved when creating new features or releasing prototypes.

Actually, not much has changed there. The majority of the time, engineers are required. However, the emergence of many codeless platforms has opened up the world of app creation for almost anyone with some technical familiarity with resumes.

Non-engineers can submit prototypes, build business applications, and integrate all kinds of tools. No programming skills are required for this. Of course, there are limitations and, in some cases, it is easier to rely on traditional development approaches.

But if you have limited resources or are in a hurry to deliver something quickly, the no-code aspect is worth considering.

Why are “no coding necessary” tools in demand?

Every company has a rich process, so it’s imperative to automate as much as possible. Many data streams, connected applications, and different business objectives do not make things easy.

Traditionally, development teams have streamlined these processes. However, business-related epics are rarely given priority due to the wealth of quests currently available.

Hiring new developers is also costly due to the global talent shortage. This is often the capacity that many boot companies need and cannot afford. If we can outsource at least some of the waitlists to less technical users, we’ll be happy to do so.

This is becoming more and more realistic with the growth of no code development platforms.

Tools with No-Code Features

   Platforms with no-code features have three main components:

1. Intuitive UI builder

Import/export using drag and drop or dialogs or other UI commands should allow you to quickly build all parts of your application and promptly see (create) what the results will look like. You can advance to the next page, feature, or feature. A good UI also has excellent visual modelling capabilities if your application requires it.

2. Integrating

 If you use Google services, Slack, web monitoring, and analytics tools, your platform should be able to integrate with them. Codeless development has immeasurable benefits but only makes sense if it can be adapted for use within a flow or process that your business is already following.

3. Reusability and application of components

 Parts of your app should be reusable, or at the very least, you should be able to locate the blocks you require for your project.

No code facilitates company growth

The advantage of being code-free is that anyone can use it. It is beneficial not only for non-technical people but also for startups, small businesses, businesses, and anyone with an idea.

Quick and easy to use

 Building without code is 10 times faster than building with code. You can create a standard application in just 3 weeks. Using the software is very easy, and the templates and documentation make learning easier and faster. Plus, drag and drop is so intuitive that you can get started right away.

Easy to swap out

When built on a codeless platform, transferring ownership is easy. Changing your email is all you need to do. There is no code platform to store data in the cloud, so you don’t have to worry about hosting.

Economies of scale

The ease and speed of being code-free means you can save time and energy, and resources as you spend less development time. This is very useful if you’re an early starter or looking for an idea that may have limited funding and still can’t afford the entire developer team. Even for prominent startups and businesses, this allows you to get sophisticated products with less effort.

Prioritizing talent over technology

These software products democratize the reach of up-and-coming entrepreneurs and allow anyone to develop their ideas without any technical knowledge. In short, it bridges the gap between no-code talent and coding skills. Early-stage entrepreneurs can focus on what they’re best at instead of spending valuable time and resources on YouTube tutorials and private courses to learn how to code.

Tracking your progress will help you grow:

Every business starts with the concept of selling a product to a customer and making a profit from that sale. A company that grows, scales, and succeeds collects data about its sales, learns from them, and makes them better.

That’s why you need data that explains how you can sell more products to more customers and make more money with each sale. If a customer visits your website, submits a product, or receives a support call, you need to create a way to capture these events and report them in real-time.

This process is more complicated; it is constantly changing and improving, so it will be cancelled. You may find yourself collecting data that doesn’t tell you anything. Otherwise, you can experiment and find that you have much more valuable new data.

Data collection is not only about website analysis and conversion rates. It’s about how potential customers find you, why they become customers, how much and for how long they spend, and how they can be successful for success and exponential growth.

Now that we’re working on users, transactions, communications, and monitoring, we’ve laid the foundation for a fast-growing, code-free business.