Is it worth using humor in the application?
This question was one of the key topics raised by our software tester, Ewelina Skrzypacz, during the monthly internal meetup at Blumilek. Ewelina focused on issues related to UX writing and the importance of writing appropriate messages in applications.

Here's what we found out: 

• How to write success and error messages well? – Ewelina shared tips on how to create clear and understandable messages that help users fully understand activities in the application and quickly react in the event of errors. 
• How do users read websites? – We learned several key principles about how users process content on websites, which allows for better text design and makes them more engaging.
•  Is it worth using humor in the application? – Ewelina presented arguments for and against the use of humorous elements in the application's communication. It turned out that although humor can increase engagement, it is not always a good solution. It may be perceived differently by users, which may lead to misunderstandings or frustration in some contexts.

Understanding UX writing is crucial to creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. Good messaging not only improves the user experience, but also reduces frustration and increases engagement. Knowing how users read websites allows for better content design, which leads to more effective communication.

We are already curious about what will happen at the next meetup!

This is the fourth year in a row that we have the pleasure of enabling students to gain valuable experience in our company. We are extremely proud of the achievements of our interns, who this year had the opportunity to carry out various projects, enriching their knowledge and skills that will serve them in the future.

Students of Collegium Witelon State University did great work, and here are some of them and their achievements: Jakub Kermes and Piotr Fedak - They worked on the BLT package, which makes it easier to test Laravel applications. It is worth adding that Piotr has chosen Blumilk for the second time as the place of his practice, which is a great honor for us. Bartosz Tracz – He also returned to our team, where he worked on a package for creating heatmaps, contributing to the enrichment of our analytical tools.  Paweł Orłowski and Wiktor Wojciechowski – They co-created the frontend and backend in an application for displaying action logs from GitHub, demonstrating their skills in the full application development cycle.

Each of the interns emphasized how important the possibility of teamwork, flexible hours and support from experienced programmers were to them. We are glad that we could provide this to them and contribute to their professional development!

Thank you all for your commitment and great work! We are already looking forward to the second round of internships, which starts on August 1. This will be another opportunity to develop together and gain new experiences.

See you in August!

SoDA - Software Development Association Poland - Garden Party is definitely an understatement!

Last night, networking gained a new dimension, and the energy and commitment of the participants made this meeting truly exceptional. Thanks to your activity and enthusiasm, such events become unforgettable experiences. We are glad that we could be part of this fantastic atmosphere!

Thank you for all the inspiring conversations, interesting discussions and positive impressions. We are already looking forward to the next meetings, which will be equally successful and full of new opportunities.

Warmest greetings to everyone with whom we had the pleasure of exchanging experiences and high-fiving!

See you at the next SoDA events!

At the end of October (27.10) we celebrated the third anniversary of Blumilk!

The past twelve months have been full of exciting challenges and achievements for us. Our team has once again expanded with several talented people, which has allowed us to implement even more interesting projects. Thanks to the hard work and commitment of each member of our team, we were able to introduce solutions that brought real benefits to our customers and partners.

2023 was also a time of intensive learning and development. Each of us had the opportunity to learn new skills and deepen our knowledge. Working in such a dynamic and creative team is a real pleasure, and the achievements we have achieved together are a reason to be proud.

We would like to thank our customers, partners and everyone who supports our business. Your trust and cooperation are extremely important to us and motivate us to continue developing.

Today, the 256th day of the year, is a special date for everyone involved in IT – Programmer's Day! It's a great opportunity to celebrate our passion for coding and enjoy the successes we achieve in our work together.

Traditionally, on this occasion, we went out for lunch with almost the entire Blumilk team. It was not only delicious, but also full of laughter and integration.

Programmer's Day is a moment to thank everyone who puts effort into creating, debugging and improving code every day. Your work is invaluable, and every line of code contributes to the development of technology!

All the best to everyone who tinkers with code!
May this day be full of satisfaction and joy from your successes.

A time of joy, the smell of deliciousness, a moment of respite and recharging the batteries. Together with Blumilk partners and friends, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

What did this year bring us?

• Our team has grown, as you can see in the attached picture. New members have brought a lot of energy, ideas and talents, which we are developing together.
•  We have delivered several great projects, and we have also started new ones, which we will soon tell you about on our website.
• We have learned a lot - technically, business-wise, design-wise and managerially. Each day brought new challenges, which we enthusiastically took on.

We are entering the New Year with great optimism and we cannot wait to continue our mission, develop and implement more exciting projects.