Blayzer Digital: Your Trusted Partner for Powerful Web Development
Blayzer Digital is a full-service agency with the development capabilities required to deliver exceptional results for your web and marketing projects. Our team of skilled developers is well-versed in a wide range of cutting-edge technologies. Whether you need a simple website, a complex ecommerce platform, or a custom web application, we have the experience and knowledge to leverage the right tools for the job. We stay up-to-date on the latest advancements, ensuring your project is built on a future-proof foundation.
Tools of the Trade: Popular Web & Ecommerce Platforms
Custom Web Development
If a feature or functionality isn’t available out-of-the-box (in your core software package) or off-the-shelf (through a plugin or extension), that doesn’t mean it isn’t possible. With our development skills we can create custom solutions that fit your unique content requirements, complex business rules, and back-end software needs. If you can dream it, we can build it with custom web development.
Open Source Web Development
It no longer costs millions to build the features found in the best, most visited sites on the web. Advanced functionality is within reach for small and medium-sized businesses too with open source solutions. Open source websites solutions can be feature-rich while enjoying stability and flexibility unmatched by proprietary providers.
Development Technologies
Our web and mobile developers are true software artisans. We design and build solutions using the best suited tools and technologies for the problem you are trying to solve. Here is a rundown of some of the development technologies we have mastered.
Scripting, Programming & Markup Languages
Just like there are many languages used throughout our terrestrial world, there are many different languages that power our digital realm. Scripting and programming languages are what allow humans to communicate with computers and tell them what to do. Markup languages control how information is presented back to us as users. These are some of the languages our developers are fluent in:
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
HTML is the standard markup language used to structure the content of web pages. It provides a way to define the elements and layout of a webpage, including headings, paragraphs, images, links, and more.
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
CSS is a style sheet language used to describe the visual presentation of HTML documents. It allows web developers to control the appearance and layout of multiple web pages simultaneously by defining styles for various elements, such as fonts, colors, spacing, and positioning.
JavaScript
JavaScript is a versatile programming language that adds interactivity and dynamic behavior to web pages. It enables developers to create client-side scripts that can respond to user actions, manipulate HTML elements, make asynchronous requests to servers (AJAX), and build complex web applications.
Python
Python is a general-purpose programming language that is widely used in web development. It offers numerous frameworks such as Django and Flask, which simplify web application development by providing features like URL routing, database integration, and session management.
Ruby
Ruby is another general-purpose programming language known for its simplicity and productivity. It gained popularity in web development due to the Ruby on Rails framework, which follows the convention-over-configuration principle and provides a robust structure for building web applications.
PHP
PHP is a server-side scripting language specifically designed for web development. It is embedded within HTML and runs on the server, generating dynamic web pages. PHP is widely supported by web servers and offers various frameworks like Laravel and Symfony for building scalable web applications.
Java
Java is a popular general-purpose programming language known for its platform independence. It is used for web application development through frameworks like JavaServer Pages (JSP) and Java Servlets, which allow developers to create dynamic, server-side content.
TypeScript
TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript that introduces static typing and additional features to enhance JavaScript development. It is particularly useful for large-scale web applications as it enables better code organization, early error detection, and improved tooling support.
Kotlin
Kotlin is a modern programming language developed by JetBrains, initially targeting the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). It has gained popularity for web development using frameworks like Ktor and Spring Boot, offering concise syntax, strong type inference, and seamless interoperability with existing Java codebases.
Open Source Web Stacks
Open source web stacks are like pre-made toolkits for our web developers. These free software bundles combine elements like operating systems, web servers, databases, and programming languages. This gives us options! We can choose a full JavaScript stack like MEAN or a more traditional option with PHP like LAMP, depending on what is best for your project. With open source stacks, we have a powerful and versatile way to architect and build websites without breaking the bank.
LAMP
LAMP stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL/MariaDB, and PHP/Python/Perl. It is one of the oldest and most widely used web development stacks. Linux serves as the operating system, Apache is the web server, MySQL/MariaDB is the database management system, and PHP/Python/Perl are the programming languages used for server-side scripting.
MEAN
MEAN is an acronym for MongoDB, Express.js, AngularJS/Angular, and Node.js. This stack is entirely JavaScript-based and provides a full-stack solution for web development. MongoDB is a NoSQL database, Express.js is a web application framework for Node.js, AngularJS/Angular is a front-end framework, and Node.js is a JavaScript runtime environment for server-side development.
MERN
MERN is similar to MEAN but replaces AngularJS/Angular with React.js, forming the acronym MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js. React.js is a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces, and the other components are the same as in the MEAN stack.
LEMP
LEMP stands for Linux, Nginx, MySQL/MariaDB, and PHP/Python/Perl. It is an alternative to the LAMP stack where Nginx is used as the web server instead of Apache. Nginx is known for its high performance and scalability, making it suitable for handling heavy web traffic.
Ruby on Rails
Ruby on Rails, often referred to as Rails, is a web development framework that uses the Ruby programming language. Rails follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural pattern and provides a convention-over-configuration approach. It includes the Ruby language, the Rails framework, and usually a database such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite.
Django
Django is a high-level Python web framework that follows the MVC architectural pattern. It includes an Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) system for database management, a templating engine, and various tools and libraries to simplify web development. Django is known for its scalability, security features, and rapid development capabilities.
Flask
Flask is a lightweight Python web framework that offers simplicity and flexibility. It provides a basic set of features for web development, making it suitable for small to medium-sized projects. Flask follows a microframework approach and can be easily extended using various Flask extensions and libraries.
PHP Frameworks
PHP frameworks empower our developers to create high-quality websites and applications for our clients. These frameworks offer pre-built structures and tools that save time and reduce development complexities. They come with features for clean code organization, robust security, database management, and user authentication – all crucial for building effective web solutions. This allows us to focus on creative problem-solving and optimizing user-friendly interfaces, ultimately leading to exceptional results for our clients.
Laravel
Laravel is a powerful and elegant framework that follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural pattern. It provides a robust set of tools and features for web development, including an expressive syntax, database migration support, built-in authentication, caching, and more. Laravel promotes clean and maintainable code and has a large and active community.
Symfony
Symfony is a high-performance framework that emphasizes flexibility and scalability. It offers a collection of reusable components that can be used independently or combined to build web applications. Symfony follows the MVC pattern and provides features like routing, form handling, caching, security, and testing tools. It also has excellent documentation and a strong community.
CodeIgniter
CodeIgniter is a lightweight and straightforward PHP framework that is easy to learn and use. It focuses on simplicity and speed, making it suitable for small to medium-sized projects. CodeIgniter provides essential features like database abstraction, security, form validation, and session management. It has a small footprint and requires minimal configuration.
CakePHP
CakePHP is a mature framework that prioritizes convention over configuration. It follows the MVC pattern and offers features such as scaffolding, built-in ORM (Object-Relational Mapping), validation, and caching. CakePHP has a powerful set of tools for rapid application development and comes with an active community and comprehensive documentation.
Zend Framework
Zend Framework (now known as Laminas) is a robust and modular framework that focuses on building scalable and enterprise-level applications. It offers a wide range of components that can be used independently or together to create custom solutions. Zend Framework promotes best practices, supports multiple database systems, and has extensive documentation.
Yii
Yii (pronounced as “Yee”) is a high-performance framework that prioritizes speed and security. It follows the MVC pattern and provides features like caching, authentication, role-based access control, and RESTful API development. Yii has a straightforward and extensible codebase, making it suitable for developing large-scale applications.
Slim
Slim is a micro-framework that aims to be minimalistic and lightweight. It is primarily used for building small, simple, and fast web applications and APIs. Slim focuses on routing and middleware capabilities while keeping the core framework lightweight. It has a small learning curve and is often used for rapid prototyping and creating simple RESTful services.
Mobile Development Frameworks
Our mastery of mobile frameworks like React Native and Flutter enables Blayzer Digital to deliver exceptional mobile app experiences for our clients. These frameworks allow our developers to create native-looking apps for different platforms (iOS, Android) using a single codebase or familiar languages like JavaScript. This translates to faster development times and cost-efficiency for our clients. Additionally, these frameworks offer pre-built components and smooth user interfaces, ensuring that we can build high-performing and visually appealing mobile apps that keep users engaged.
React Native
React Native is a JavaScript framework developed by Facebook. It allows developers to build native mobile apps for iOS and Android platforms using React, a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It enables code reuse across platforms and offers a rich set of pre-built components.
Flutter
Flutter is an open-source UI toolkit developed by Google. It uses the Dart programming language and allows developers to build native-looking apps for iOS, Android, and the web from a single codebase. Flutter provides a fast and smooth development experience and has a wide range of customizable widgets.
Ionic
Ionic is a popular open-source framework based on Angular and Apache Cordova. It allows developers to build cross-platform mobile apps using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Ionic provides a library of pre-built UI components and integrates well with Angular for building robust applications.
Xamarin
Xamarin is an open-source framework backed by Microsoft. It allows developers to build cross-platform mobile apps using C# and .NET. Xamarin provides a shared codebase that can be used across iOS, Android, and Windows platforms, resulting in reduced development time and effort.
PhoneGap/Cordova
Apache Cordova, also known as PhoneGap, is an open-source mobile development framework. It allows developers to build mobile apps using web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Cordova wraps web code into a native container, enabling it to access device features through plugins.
NativeScript
NativeScript is an open-source framework that enables developers to build native mobile apps using JavaScript, TypeScript, or Angular. It provides direct access to native APIs, resulting in high-performance applications. NativeScript supports both iOS and Android platforms.
But Wait…There’s More!
This is NOT an all-encompassing list of our capabilities. If you’re looking for help with a specific software platform or a programming language you don’t see listed here, contact us and we’ll let you know if we can assist.
