ARKit & LiDAR: Building Point Clouds in Swift (Part 2)
Consolidating captured colored points into a unified point cloud, visualizing it in AR, and exporting to .PLY format.
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ARKit & LiDAR: Building Point Clouds in Swift (Part 1)
How to extract LiDAR depth data from ARKit frames and convert it into colored 3D point clouds using Swift and SceneKit.
Designing user experiences using CJM and User Flows
How Customer Journey Maps and User Flows work together to create better user experiences — with practical steps for building each.
Product Development Cycle. Part II
From validated idea to MVP and beyond: scope, iterative development, launching, and the path to a Minimum Lovable Product.
What is App Store Optimization? All-in-one guide
A practical guide to ASO: keyword strategy, graphic optimization, ratings management, and continuous improvement for iOS and Android.
Product Development Cycle. Part I: Idea Validation
A structured walkthrough of the idea validation stage: from raw concept through market research, proof of concept, and MVP strategy.
How to publish an app on the App Store
A step-by-step guide to App Store publication: developer accounts, legal requirements, metadata, graphic assets, and the review process.
Native Web AR for iOS: what is possible with AR Quick Look
How AR Quick Look enables augmented reality directly from the browser on iOS — no app download required.
How to connect phones to cars via Bluetooth
How OBD-II, K-Line, and CAN protocols work — and how they enable smartphones to communicate with modern vehicles.
Time & Material vs Fixed Price contracts
A practical comparison of T&M and Fixed Price billing models for software projects — when each makes sense and what the tradeoffs are.
Native In-app reviews are finally here for Android
Google Play's In-app Review API lets developers request ratings without leaving the app — here's how to use it effectively.
Product Development Glossary
A reference glossary of terms used across product development — from Agile to AR, APIs to MVP, ASO to UX. Short definitions in plain language, organized alphabetically.
Augmented Reality on mobile: ARKit, ARCore, and Vuforia
A practical comparison of the three major mobile AR frameworks — ARKit, ARCore, and Vuforia — with use cases and technical tradeoffs.
The App Store Small Business Program reduces fees to 15%
Apple's Small Business Program cuts App Store commission from 30% to 15% for developers earning under $1M annually — here's how it works.