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Guan Leiming

Technical Director | Java

"Part-time Development Jobs and Changes in Competition in the "Small Folding" Market"

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Part-time development is not uncommon in the current technology industry. For many developers, taking on various projects can not only increase their income, but also improve their skills and experience. However, in the smartphone market, especially in the field of "small foldables", its impact is not direct and superficial.

First, from the perspective of technology research and development. Huawei and Xiaomi have invested a lot of resources in the research and development of "small folding" mobile phones, constantly innovating to attract consumers. Part-time developers may not have sufficient funds, advanced equipment and a complete R&D system like the professional teams of large enterprises. But their flexibility and innovative thinking can sometimes bring new inspiration to the industry. For example, some part-time developers may focus on solving some subtle but critical problems in software adaptation, system optimization, etc. of "small folding" mobile phones. They may develop some small applications or plug-ins to enhance the user experience of "small folding" mobile phones.

Secondly, in terms of marketing. Huawei and Xiaomi, with their strong brand influence and marketing channels, were able to quickly bring "small folding" phones to the market and gain widespread attention. In contrast, part-time developers have relatively limited capabilities in this regard. However, they can share their insights and related development experience on "small folding" phones through social media, technical forums and other channels, thereby influencing consumers' cognition and choice to a certain extent. The power of word-of-mouth communication cannot be underestimated in the Internet age.

Furthermore, consider it from the perspective of the supply chain. OPPO and vivo chose to shelve the "small folding" project, probably due to supply chain challenges. In the supply chain, the supply of components, cost control and quality assurance are all crucial factors. Although part-time developers rarely participate directly in the management of the supply chain, the results of their work, such as certain optimization algorithms or applications, may have an indirect impact on the efficiency and cost of the supply chain. For example, an efficient image processing algorithm may reduce the production cost of the "small folding" mobile phone screen, thereby affecting the market competitiveness of the entire product.

In addition, the ever-changing user needs are also a key factor affecting the development of "small folding" mobile phones. Part-time developers are closer to the user group and can keenly capture the subtle needs and feedback of users. Based on this information, they can quickly develop some personalized functions or applications to meet the specific needs of users. This is of great significance to the differentiated competition of "small folding" mobile phones in the market.

However, part-time developers are not without challenges. On the one hand, part-time developers often face time and resource constraints, making it difficult for them to devote themselves to the project. On the other hand, due to the lack of unified standards and management, their development results may have uneven quality. This may affect the overall development of the "small folding" mobile phone market to a certain extent.

In summary, although part-time developers are not the dominant force in the competitive changes in the "small folding" mobile phone market, they are playing a certain role in their own unique way. In the future, with the continuous advancement of technology and the further development of the market, part-time developers are expected to cooperate better with large companies to jointly promote the prosperity of the "small folding" mobile phone market.

2024-08-07