Scaling a UI workflow across product, design, and engineering is difficult, especially when your team grows and you’re building two complex SaaS front-ends at once. In this article, Jason shares how we redesigned our entire collaboration process, replaced outdated workflows, and created a scalable, cross-functional system for UI development. Designing...
Forms without frustration: How we’re building a cross-platform form engine
Most developers probably don't see building forms as a dream, but rather a nightmare. It’s often repetitive, error-prone, and not particularly exciting. An example in Gomibo's case would be a way to set or update properties of the products we offer on our websites. Having to define all those fields...
My journey in creating a modern identity & access management solution for Gomibo
Imagine juggling multiple passwords, manually assigning access to new employees, and scrambling to revoke permissions when someone leaves and doing that for multiple systems. Our old approach to identity management was unsustainable. As our company is transitioning from a monolithic system to a service-oriented architecture (SOA), we faced an increasing...
Code quality at Belsimpel: Our toolbox for creating flawless software
Strong, reliable software is the foundation of our service, which is why code quality is always a priority at Belsimpel. But how do we ensure our code remains flawless, efficient, and future-proof? Software Engineer Thijs Havinga offers a glimpse into our approach. Smart tools for top quality We combine knowledge,...
How a New Postal System in Ireland Affects the Work of a Software Developer in the Netherlands
My name is Joppe Klaver, and I work as a Backend Software Developer at Belsimpel | Gomibo. At Belsimpel, known internationally under the Gomibo domain name, we continuously strive to enhance the customer experience. When the implementation of a new Irish postcode system landed on my desk, it seemed like...
Smart pricing at Tulip Assist
How do you implement a brand new pricing system? Our colleague Ruaidhri Hogan, software developer at Gomibo, tells more about it in this blogpost. Combining the intelligence of a modern e-commerce platform with the security of insurance Tulip Assist is a company that is part of the Gomibo Group. We...
Development at Belsimpel – Founding Architect Nanne shares his insights
Nanne Huiges, Founding Architect at Belsimpel, offers a behind-the-scenes look. Surprisingly, I still occasionally hear comments like, “How much work can a website really need?” or “It’s just a webshop, isn’t it?” Since I worry that similar preconceptions might keep top candidates from reaching out, I thought it would be...
How a simple concept turns out to be complicated to implement
SoftwareSoftware Engineer Gijs Hendriks tells about a project that has stayed with him ever since. Introduction Since the start of January 2021 we have gone live with 29 European domains. We want to provide all our customers with the best experience possible, so that includes paying for your order in...