about tanzania tech app
Tanzania Tech, a leading online platform for technology news and resources in Tanzania, sought to expand its reach and user engagement by developing a mobile app. However, traditional app development can be time-consuming and resource-intensive. Tanzania Tech Media, utilizing their expertise in JavaScript (JS) technologies, adopted a Progressive Web App (PWA) approach to create a seamless mobile experience linked to the existing Tanzania Tech website, saving time and resources.
30,000
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Hours delivered back to the business
10M
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Lines of coded
95
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Mockup design
60k
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Pages Design
The Chalange
- Limited Mobile Reach: Tanzania Tech’s audience primarily accessed content via the website, but a dedicated mobile app could increase engagement and accessibility for tech-savvy users in East Africa.
- Time and Cost Constraints: Developing and maintaining a native app for iOS and Android could be expensive and time-consuming.
- Content Consistency: Maintaining consistent content across the website and app presented a potential challenge.
What did
Tanzania Tech do
Tanzania Tech Media leveraged JavaScript technologies to build a PWA for Tanzania Tech. Here’s how they achieved it:
- Shared Codebase: The core functionalities and user interface of the app were built using JavaScript frameworks like React or Vue.js. This code could be shared with the existing website, saving development time and ensuring consistency.
- Offline Functionality: Service Workers, a JavaScript feature, were utilized to enable offline content availability. Users could access previously viewed articles or saved content even without an internet connection.
- Push Notifications: JavaScript libraries were used to implement push notifications, allowing Tanzania Tech to send real-time updates and news alerts directly to users’ devices.
- Seamless Integration: JavaScript ensured smooth integration with the existing Tanzania Tech website. Users could easily transition between the app and website without experiencing any disruptions.
The Results
- Faster Development Time
- Reduced Maintenance Costs
- Improved User Experience
- Wider Reach
- Faster Loading
What we use to support Tanzania Tech App
JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.JS
React
Swift
Java
Objective-C
RxJava
