One of the major risks in software development is time. For a myriad of reasons, from aggressive (sometimes unrealistic) estimations to a fundamental misunderstanding of project scope versus team capacity, projects become delayed and deadlines are missed. In agile development, the concept of velocity was created in order to help reduce time risk… Continue reading How to Gain & Maintain Project Velocity
Why Code Reviews Are Crucial For Product Quality
Code reviews are a system of peer reviews that involve developers looking over code that they didn’t write and providing feedback. At Clearbridge, code reviews are included in our cross-developer verification process that is part of every project we work on. This post is going to describe why we have code reviews ingrained in… Continue reading Why Code Reviews Are Crucial For Product Quality
4 Essential Tools to Boost Team Collaboration
Miscommunication is common among both small and large teams, especially when there’s a lack of cohesive work environment. If a business can’t effectively communicate internally among employees, they won’t be able to communicate with their external stakeholders, in turn, failing to meet their business goals. A recent Harvard Business Review study revealed that… Continue reading 4 Essential Tools to Boost Team Collaboration
Rethinking Process: Squad-Based Agile Development
In agile mobile app development, building a product should be a collaborative and transparent process. Our process is inspired by common agile philosophies such as Lean and Kanban, which help us deliver compelling mobile experiences for our users. Our custom squad-based development process at Voila Hub consists of 5 key components: product definition, project… Continue reading Rethinking Process: Squad-Based Agile Development
Essential Principles For User-Centered Mobile Design
Effective mobile app design covers many areas: aesthetically it should be consistent with your brand; structurally it should follow best design practices depending on the platform and devices being designed for; and from a UX standpoint, it needs to provide your users with a seamless, intuitive experience. At Clearbridge, the end user is… Continue reading Essential Principles For User-Centered Mobile Design
The High-Tech Era: Adapting For Survival
Adapting For Survival Consumers are expecting constant innovation in the high-tech era we live in today and if companies can’t keep up, the consequences aren’t as forgiving. Brands aren’t as resilient today as they once were and many are being forced from a highly competitive market because they lack the qualities it takes to survive.… Continue reading The High-Tech Era: Adapting For Survival
WWDC 2016: Everything You Need to Know
Last week Apple hosted its annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC). Frankly, it paled in comparison to Google I/O last month, with some notable omissions and let downs – no mention of anything related to virtual reality, no major update to the tvOS platform, etc. While Google I/O offered more for developers and consumers alike,… Continue reading WWDC 2016: Everything You Need to Know
Daydream and VR: Why The Industry is Growing Faster Than Expected
There’s been a lot of conversation about what’s to come for virtual reality. Daydream was showcased at the 2016 Google I/O conference just last month, suggesting that VR might become more widely accessible to consumers sooner than many expected. With basic (Google Cardboard), high-end (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive), and soon middle-market (Daydream-enabled devices) options… Continue reading Daydream and VR: Why The Industry is Growing Faster Than Expected
The Ultimate Design Decision: Skeuomorphism Vs. Flat Design
At the 2013 Worldwide Developers Conference, the new iOS 7 interface transformed from a rich 3D design to a flat 2D design which sparked a lot of conversation. Although both desat ign concepts are still used widely today, there are pros and cons for each style, depending on what your organization’s goals are. Before developing… Continue reading The Ultimate Design Decision: Skeuomorphism Vs. Flat Design
Google I/O 2016: What You Need to Know
Google I/O wrapped up last week, and it didn’t disappoint. The Google team introduced a number of improvements to existing tools and platforms, as well as many new initiatives that will help accelerate development, reach and engage users, and build mobile products more efficiently. These are the ones we think are most exciting, especially… Continue reading Google I/O 2016: What You Need to Know