SKOUMAL bloghttps://skoumal.com/https://skoumal.com/en/10-entrepreneurship-lessons-worth-thousands-of-dollars/https://skoumal.com/en/10-entrepreneurship-lessons-worth-thousands-of-dollars/Instead of great success we have experienced great entrepreneurship lessons (for now). It also transformed me, a person who has never worked in IT before, into the app project/product manager.Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/unique-czech-words-reflecting-coronavirus-now-also-with-english-explanations-as-flashcard-quiz-in-vocabulary-miner/https://skoumal.com/en/unique-czech-words-reflecting-coronavirus-now-also-with-english-explanations-as-flashcard-quiz-in-vocabulary-miner/Project Čestina 2.0 covering a variety of the modern Czech language with its slangs and new words has joined forces with vocabulary Flashcard app Vocabulary Miner. They are bringing newTue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/performance-of-built-in-higher-order-functions-map-filter-reduce-and-flatmap-vs-for-in-loop-in-swift/https://skoumal.com/en/performance-of-built-in-higher-order-functions-map-filter-reduce-and-flatmap-vs-for-in-loop-in-swift/The most popular higher-order functions are map, filter, and reduce. We all use them since we think that syntax is much better and it is even faster to write themWed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/generate-json-key-for-google-play-deployment/https://skoumal.com/en/generate-json-key-for-google-play-deployment/In order to allow our CI server to deploy applications on Google Play automatically, we have to generate the JSON key. This whole process has three parts: Create a ServiceFri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/how-does-the-learning-algorithm-in-the-flashcard-app-vocabulary-miner-work/https://skoumal.com/en/how-does-the-learning-algorithm-in-the-flashcard-app-vocabulary-miner-work/The Czech vocabulary-building app Vocabulary Miner created by studio SKOUMAL is based on the popular Flashcard System and special algorithm. It promises the user to simply say more with everySun, 17 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/studio-skoumal-has-become-an-awarded-leading-developer-by-clutch/https://skoumal.com/en/studio-skoumal-has-become-an-awarded-leading-developer-by-clutch/Listed among the best app developers in the Czech Republic, we’re excited to announce that we’ve won a 2019 Clutch leader award! Known best as the leading platform for ratingsThu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/how-to-construct-applicationid-wisely/https://skoumal.com/en/how-to-construct-applicationid-wisely/Photo by Farzad Nazifi on Unsplash Every Android app has its unique identifier called applicationId and you have to choose it wisely because it cannot be changed later. Here areWed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/top-5-czech-slovak-android-devs-to-follow-for-daily-hacks-on-twitter/https://skoumal.com/en/top-5-czech-slovak-android-devs-to-follow-for-daily-hacks-on-twitter/Twitter is there to enhance your Android skills. How? Just follow the right people and get your feed updated with Android insights and hacks. If you are from the CzechMon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/22-android-experts-on-twitter-who-improve-your-2019-android-skills/https://skoumal.com/en/22-android-experts-on-twitter-who-improve-your-2019-android-skills/Twitter can definitely educate the Android Developer you are. It is as easy as to follow the right people and then just checking their regular insights in your feed. TheThu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/expats-and-travelers-now-learn-the-vocabulary-of-their-destination-more-effectively/https://skoumal.com/en/expats-and-travelers-now-learn-the-vocabulary-of-their-destination-more-effectively/The Flashcard maker app Vocabulary Miner by Czech SKOUMAL Studio helps memorize vocabulary that the user really needs. Now, topical Word lists tailored to the needs of expats and travelersMon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/how-to-fix-your-google-play-rating/https://skoumal.com/en/how-to-fix-your-google-play-rating/Have you ever felt like Google Play is discriminating against your app? You are not alone. What is the real problem? Google Play was re-branded from Android Market a fewThu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/on-call-translator/https://skoumal.com/en/on-call-translator/We, SKOUMAL Studio, develop mobile apps. We are strong believers in freedom, yet reliability, flat hierarchy yet careful attitude, and no rigidity, yet without anarchy. Our own product - languageMon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/creating-changelogs-easily/https://skoumal.com/en/creating-changelogs-easily/All things considering you are probably using git to version your changes, if not here is a quick-start guide. You see I am a bit punctual towards my code andThu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/android-guide-draw-text-over-bitmap/https://skoumal.com/en/android-guide-draw-text-over-bitmap/We've all been there,… reducing the number of overdraws or customizing image with little to none external libraries. This modern twist to this (and this) age-old article will surely helpTue, 25 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/czech-flashcards-app-improves-vocabulary-even-easier/https://skoumal.com/en/czech-flashcards-app-improves-vocabulary-even-easier/The Czech vocabulary-building app Vocabulary Miner created by studio SKOUMAL is based on the popular Flashcard System enriched with interactive elements. Currently, it provides an open database of more thanWed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/what-is-it-like-to-work-in-startups/https://skoumal.com/en/what-is-it-like-to-work-in-startups/Do you think about working in startups? What are pros and cons of working at a startup company? As for us, we care deeply for finding the best way forSun, 26 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/how-to-issue-an-invoice-for-your-app-payout-in-google-play/https://skoumal.com/en/how-to-issue-an-invoice-for-your-app-payout-in-google-play/You have finally managed to earn money with your app published in Google Play. Payout money is already in your account… Yet, if you are from Europe, you probably (should)Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/how-to-manually-symbolicate-crash-on-apple-platforms/https://skoumal.com/en/how-to-manually-symbolicate-crash-on-apple-platforms/Everyone knows that feeling when you get a "raw" crash and you don't know what to do — there is nothing more than a lot of addresses. It can happenMon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/internship-experience-at-studio-skoumal/https://skoumal.com/en/internship-experience-at-studio-skoumal/The majority of internships tend to follow a similar design: join a company, have your expectations shattered (negatively for the most part), bring some coffee here and there, print aMon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/does-business-need-a-mobile-app/https://skoumal.com/en/does-business-need-a-mobile-app/Maybe you wouldn’t say so, but we often talk customers out of wanting an app for their business. Sure, it is not in our economic interests, yet our mission isMon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/why-do-we-user-test-products/https://skoumal.com/en/why-do-we-user-test-products/This article is certainly not our last one on exploring user-research and the involvement of the end user in the development of mobile applications. In this first one, we willFri, 16 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/being-in-the-driving-seat-or-who-is-project-manager/https://skoumal.com/en/being-in-the-driving-seat-or-who-is-project-manager/Wanna make your next software project successful? It is not enough to hire skilled developers, designers, and UX gurus. Someone has to manage it properly – make individuals into aTue, 13 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/bugs-are-not-an-inside-job-and-how-we-prevent-them/https://skoumal.com/en/bugs-are-not-an-inside-job-and-how-we-prevent-them/I am sure you are familiar with the following situation, too. You have updated a new version of an app and ... damn! – your favourite feature is suddenly notWed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/press-release-czech-app-offers-5000-ready-to-use-vocabulary-sets-2/https://skoumal.com/en/press-release-czech-app-offers-5000-ready-to-use-vocabulary-sets-2/Ready-to-use vocabulary packages already in the app During its first year, the vocabulary-building app Vocabulary Miner created by SKOUMAL studio has helped many students broaden their vocabulary in multiple languages.Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/join-our-team/https://skoumal.com/en/join-our-team/Right from the beginning, we have to be totally honest and clear. The jobs at us are not fitting for everyone. We are looking for people keen to take theThu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/why-we-are-part-of-this-team/https://skoumal.com/en/why-we-are-part-of-this-team/We put together reasons we joined this team for. If it rings a bell with you, maybe we’ll be off (with you on board) to develop something phenomenal. Total freedomFri, 13 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/ios-dev/https://skoumal.com/en/ios-dev/Integromat, BudgetBackers, TheTouch, and many more startups trusted us with their mobile apps. What will be your job? Now we are looking for a new colleague to our iOS teamThu, 24 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/android-handle-back-press-in-fragment/https://skoumal.com/en/android-handle-back-press-in-fragment/This article describes how our FragmentBack works under the hood. If you are looking for ready to use solution than it is much better to use this tiny (1.5 kB)Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/parallel-read-and-write-in-sqlite/https://skoumal.com/en/parallel-read-and-write-in-sqlite/In many situations you need to read from SQLite database and write to it simultaneously. For example, you want to sync data in background with transaction opened and allow userSun, 02 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://skoumal.com/en/own-dynamic-framework-for-ios-macos-watchos-and-tvos/https://skoumal.com/en/own-dynamic-framework-for-ios-macos-watchos-and-tvos/You can find a lot of tutorials on the Internet of shared code between platforms through Dynamic Frameworks, but some tutorials do not work anymore or they are unnecessarily complicated.Sun, 18 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT