Blog & Tech
What we learn building IoT, mobile and web products, and news from the studio.
Top 10 IoT Companies in Europe to Watch in 2026The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to be a driving force of innovation across Europe, with companies pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare, industrial applications, connectivity, and beyond.
Report: 81% of Europeans Say They’d Trust IoT Devices More With an EU ‘Trustmark’Salt & Pepper research reveals Europe’s “trust deficit” is blocking adoption of smart devices.
Salt & Pepper Welcomes Two New Partners to Accelerate IoT GrowthWe’re excited to announce that Salt & Pepper is growing: not just in numbers, but in vision, direction, and strength.
Unlocking IoT Potential: Strategic Development for Business SuccessWhen launching IoT projects, aligning business objectives with efficient software and hardware development processes is vital.
Why MQTT is Crucial for IoT ProjectsIn the evolving landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), choosing the right communication protocol is pivotal for ensuring efficient, reliable, and scalable data exchange.
Bluetooth vs. BLE: What’s the Difference?In the dynamic realm of wireless communication technologies, understanding the differences between Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is essential for businesses looking to optimize connectivity for strategic advantage.
Introduction to ExternalAccessoryRead more about how to use External Accessory and how to use it in your projects.
How to Integrate Apple Health with Your iOS App Using React NativeFor businesses developing iOS apps in the health and wellness sector, integrating Apple Health can be a game-changer. This integration not only enhances the functionality of your app but also positions your brand as a forerunner in leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver superior value.
Firmware Up: The Intuitive Solution for Seamless Over-the-Air UpdatesKeeping mobile apps updated is vital for security, performance, and user experience. Over-the-Air (OTA) updates offer a seamless way to deliver these updates. But what are OTA updates, and how does a traditional process work?
Architecture Overview for Budget Friendly IoT Communication and Data ProcessingIn this article, we’ll explore the architecture designed for an IoT project focused on efficient data communication, processing, and storage for around 2000 units.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Developing Apps for Wearable & Smart Home DevicesJoin our webinar and the conversation around common pitfalls you can easily encounter when building apps for wearable or smart home devices.
Bluetooth Low Energy: a tester’s perspectiveIn this article we will explore the basics of Bluetooth Low Energy, some of its most popular use cases, and the ramifications it has when testing mobile apps powered by BLE devices.
Salt & Pepper Recognized as a Clutch Global Leader for Spring 2024We are honored to be recognized as a 2024 Spring Clutch Global Award winner. This award is a testament to the excellent client work we have delivered this year as recognized through the voice of our customers in their reviews on Clutch.
Ensuring Robustness: Testing the contract between IoT Devices and ListenersIn this article, we delve into effective strategies for testing devices that publish data via MQTT, with a focus on using MQTTX for message simulation and validating the resilience of the backend listener.
Clutch Recognizes Salt & Pepper as one of the Game-Changing IoT App Developers in RomaniaOur team is proud to announce that we’ve been recently featured on Clutch’s platform as one of the game-changing App Developers in Romania! This is a huge achievement for us and we are honored to be recognized as one of the best in the market.
Leveraging MQTT with Node.js and TypeScript for Data TransmissionIn this article we will dive into the process of setting-up MQTT and all the decisions taken for implementing the broker and Node.js subscriber.
From Devices to Insights: Transforming Business Needs with MQTT and Node.js in an IoT Data PipelineThe Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing data exchange between devices, bringing tomorrow’s possibilities closer. Amidst rapid development and growing market demand, challenges and breakthroughs coexist.
Navigating IoT Projects: A Non-Techie’s Guide to SuccessIn today’s era of digital transformation, the Internet of Things (IoT) stands as a powerful force, interconnecting devices and revolutionizing entire industries.
PM POV: Working with Distributed TeamsA balanced perspective on Project Management best practices and what the future holds.
Conquering KilimanjaroConquering new heights (literally) and setting the momentum for 2024.
How to Add Google Authentication to Your MultiversX Web3 AppSimplifying Web3 access with Google accounts.
Keep JSON schemas clean with migrationsWe tackled a challenge in website builder development: migrating user-generated content stored in our database for rendering user pages. This article explores our journey in automating this process for seamless updates and consistency.
Simplify communication between Frontend and Backend over HTTPRead this play by play article on how to simplify communication between Frontend and Backend over HTTP.
Our recipe for efficient QA servicesQuality assurance is a crucial aspect of the software development process that involves monitoring and ensuring that software products and services meet the project’s standards of quality.
Joining the huddle at JS HeroesThis year we participated at JSHeroes, an annual open-source community event in Cluj, Romania.
Integrate mobilPay with Node.js: public packageWe’ve just made a simple way to integrate a mobility payment gateway with Node JS. It’s a lightweight NodeJs library that does the functions listed in this article.
Salt & Pepper Awarded as Top Developer by Clutch!With an overall 4.8 rating, we’ve seen strong results from Clutch’s extensive research process. We are excited to be named as a top developer in 2020!
Salt & Pepper joins Pangea, an elite community of software development companiesPangea is hosting an elite community of the top 7% of software development companies around the world. This new partnership will contribute towards our mission of building digital products that matter.
S&P Adventures: TechCrunch Disrupt BerlinThe first December days had our focus on one of the most significant European conferences, TechCrunch’s Disrupt Berlin! With such a great list of speakers, one could not think of not attending it.
What happens when you type a URL into the browser?We use the Web every day, but the process and technologies behind this may seem unclear. We open a browser we type the website we want, and in a matter of milliseconds, we get a response.
OpenCV Swift WrapperWhat should you do when working on a project that involves a lot of image processing? We had to build an iOS app that needed to work relatively fast.
Salt & Pepper named top developers in Romania by ClutchOur dedication to using only the best technologies for our customers’ custom needs has earned us a 2019 Clutch Eastern Europe award naming us one of the top development firms in Romania.
S&P Adventures: the Bits & Pretzels conferenceBits & Pretzels is an application-only, three-day festival that connects 5,000 founders, investors, startup enthusiasts, and all other decision-makers of the startup ecosystem.
S&P Adventures: the React Native EU conferenceThe first European conference on this technology brought together a combination of panels, contributors, speakers, and workshops focused solely on React Native.
Web Summit 2019 has been a blast!With a record number of attendees and a sold-out edition, the biggest tech conference in the world made everything in its power to meet our expectations and, frankly, to even exceed them.
