April 2021 Summaries

The Linearity Curve vector graphic design software, also known as Vectornator, started as a one-man project in 2017 and has since grown to over four million downloads, trusted by industry-leading brands such as Apple, Disney, and D2IQ. The team at Linearity aimed to "revolutionize the way people design all over the world" with a tool that works seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac without compromising power or quality. They used Instabug to reduce app crashes by 80%, improve app quality, and gather user feedback, citing Instabug as being 10 times better than their previous crash reporting tool, Crashlytics. With Instabug's comprehensive reports, Linearity was able to fix issues quickly and with less effort, resulting in improved stability and reduced crashes. The company also utilizes Instabug for beta testing, receiving valuable feedback from a pool of around 2000 internal testers and beta participants. Overall, Linearity has seen significant improvements in their app's quality and stability thanks to Instabug, allowing them to focus on building new features and improving the overall user experience.

Instabug is opening its COVID-friendly summer internship program for the sixth consecutive year, aiming to provide opportunities to fresh minds and support their career growth. The company had a successful previous year with 13 interns, six of whom joined the BugSquad full-time, and Instabug remains committed to giving as many opportunities to young professionals despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. This year's program will be fully remote due to the ongoing pandemic, but Instabug is well-equipped to manage a remote internship experience with its existing tools and technologies. The 2-month internship program will offer real-time projects, remote work, and the opportunity for interns to witness their input in product shipping. Applications will open on April 25th, 2021, with a deadline of May 8th, 2021, and the hiring process includes a technical challenge, interviews, and a final assessment. Instabug is dedicated to supporting young professionals during uncertain times and believes that facing challenges is key to growth in the industry.

Luciq's summer internship program returns, offering a COVID-friendly, fully remote experience for 2021, building on the successful model established during the early pandemic. Last year, the company doubled its intern intake to 13, with several participants joining full-time roles post-internship. This year's program will also hire 13 interns across various teams, providing real-time project experience and potential full-time employment upon completion. Applications open on April 25th, 2021, with the process including a technical challenge and interviews. The two-month internship begins on July 1st, emphasizing safety and leveraging Luciq's ability to operate efficiently from home.

Linearity Curve, originally known as Vectornator, is a vector graphic design software that has grown significantly since its inception as a solo project in 2017, now boasting over four million downloads and being utilized by prominent brands such as Apple and Disney. The software aims to simplify the design process across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a user-friendly interface, allowing users to create complex illustrations and designs. Founder and CEO Vladimir Danila highlighted the use of Luciq for crash reporting, which has reduced app crashes by 80% and improved overall app quality by providing detailed reports that facilitate quicker issue resolution. The adoption of Luciq has enabled Linearity to focus more on developing new features and enhancing app quality, with positive feedback from users. Additionally, Linearity's beta testing program involves internal testing followed by an open beta phase, using TestFlight to gather feedback from approximately 2,000 testers, ensuring stability before production releases.