Technology
We use the latest, proven technology in our projects to deliver scalability, reliability, performance and security for every project.
Technology for custom software development
We use the latest, proven technology in our projects to deliver scalability, reliability, performance, and security for every project, regardless of the size of the sector. We create bespoke solutions, selecting the right technology to fit the precise needs of each individual client.
Accelerate your time to market with our ready-made components
Signing up users, managing content, search, and many other components are common requirements for many of the projects that we develop. At Rocketmakers we have spent many years building and refining these components so they are built, tested and ready to be deployed on your project to accelerate development by weeks or even months.
Our in-house components include Orbit, Armstrong and Cosmos.
These components are licensed to you so that even if you take your development in-house or elsewhere, they will continue to work in perpetuity and can be extended.
Orbit
Orbit is a carefully curated network of modular code components that can be plugged into a project or product to instantly frame it with cutting edge back-end architecture.
Armstrong
Armstrong is an open source React UI framework which contains a library of essential components to get you up and running quickly.
CosMoS
Cosmos is our Content Management System which allows control of your content from day one - for SEO and marketing we know you need to be in command.
Tried and tested technology
Our technology stack is always evolving. To give you a sense of what we use, here are some of our current favourites:
Backend
GraphQL
Query language and server-side runtime for application programming interfaces (APIs).
NodeJS
Node.js is an open-source and cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment.
PostgreSQL
Data store or data warehouse for many web, mobile, geospatial, and analytics applications.
.NET Core
Used for building modern, cloud-enabled, Internet-connected apps.
Microsoft .NET
Cross-platform, open source developer platform for building many different types of applications.
Microsoft SQL Server
Relational database management system for software applications to store and retrieve data.
Cloud Spanner
A distributed SQL database management and storage service.
Design
Blender
Open-source 3D computer graphics software toolset.
Figma
A vector graphics editor and prototyping tool.
Adobe Illustrator
Vector-based graphics software.
Adobe XD
Vector-based user experience design tool for web apps and mobile apps.
Frontend
React
Open-source component-based JavaScript library.
TypeScript
Adds additional syntax introducing typing to the JavaScript language.
Unity
A 3D/2D game engine and powerful cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE).
Capacitor
A cross-platform native runtime that makes it easy to build performant mobile applications that run natively on iOS, Android, and more using modern web tooling.
NextJS
Next.js is a flexible React framework that gives you building blocks to create fast, full-stack web applications.
Sass
Scripting language allowing developers to write code in one language and compile it into CSS.
HTML5
The latest version of the code that defines the meaning and structure of web content.
Gatsby
Open-source framework for building static websites and apps.
Vuforia
A comprehensive, scalable enterprise Augmented Reality (AR) platform.
Infrastructure
Docker
Open source platform enabling developers to package applications in containers.
Google Cloud
High-performance infrastructure for cloud computing, data analytics & machine learning.
Amazon Web Services
Cloud computing platform providing infrastructure, platform and packaged software as a service.
Microsoft Azure
Cloud computing platform providing infrastructure, platform and software solutions.
Kubernetes
Open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
GitLab
Open-source management platform for Git repositories.
Terraform
Open-source infrastructure as code software tool.
Cloud Run
Infrastructure management that automatically scales up and down from zero almost instantaneously.
Elastic
Open search and analytics engine for all types of data.
You are in experienced hands
We know the steps it takes to get your innovation from an exciting seedling of an idea to a successful, deployed application. We are experienced software architects and designers rooted in experience. Most of all, we love what we do and we can’t wait to get started on your next project!
