In this installment, we’ll be discussing QA automation and the impact it can have on a business. Automation is flexing its capabilities as we continue to refine this technology. Properly utilizing automation during your QA process could make a huge difference. QA is an incredibly important part of software development, but it can be painstaking at times. Utilizing automation will make the process more efficient and hopefully speed up that timeline for you. A shorter timeline means you ship to market at a faster rate. If you can increase efficiency and speed while minimizing errors and saving money, why wouldn't you take advantage of QA automation?

In this episode, we’ll discuss how to go from design to code fast. What may seem like an arduous process can be quick and efficient if you use certain tools. If you have the right pieces available, this entire process can be done rapidly. Efficiency and speed are helpful in this part of the development, and can see you ship to market at a much faster pace.

In this episode, we’re going over the #1 consideration for usability, the difficulty users face when learning new software. It’s important that the learning curve is minimized and that any innovation is accessible. There shouldn’t be any barriers to usage. The question is, how do you simplify this journey? Combining intuitive design, clear instructions, and helpful tutorials can ease the frustration of learning new software.

This episode focuses on the benefits associated with becoming a tech-first company. Technology and business are fundamentally intertwined, and it’s important to use the available resources correctly. If you’re looking to increase your business’ valuation, then utilizing technology is a good first step. Becoming a tech-first company has a host of benefits, and the ability to innovate will only help with attracting investors and increasing your organization’s value.

There’s no need to overcomplicate things, but having an overly simplistic approach to UX design may not yield the desired results. There are several key points to keep in mind, that’s exactly what we’ll be discussing. That being said, the main takeaway here should be that UX design must be entirely inclusive, while also helping organizations meet their overarching goals. The correct approach will help instill this kind of mindset, and it goes to show that UX design is indeed a little more complex than some pretty mockups.

In this episode, we’ll discuss the differences between software development and software product development. There are some important

The hope is to always create a product that’s aesthetically pleasing and capable of doing its job at the highest level. Problem-solving is inherently attached to product design; having the right mindset will only benefit you moving through this process.

This is an important point. Having the right mindset will only enable the creation of more innovative solutions. Problem-solving is part of that. So, do your best to maintain the correct perspective. The results will speak for themselves.

This installment will discuss how to build quality software fast. Organizations oftentimes trade quality for a shorter timeline, but that isn’t necessary. You can build an incredible product in a timely manner without shortcuts. The practices we discuss enable organizations to meet quality requirements without taking an exorbitant amount of time. Meeting the needs of customers is paramount, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done efficiently. Utilize these methods and you’ll see how a capable product can be created in a timely manner.

In this episode we’ll be talking about AI and how your business can get the most out of it. The technology is fresh enough that organizations around the world are still trying to figure out how they can best take advantage of AI. There’s a lot to take into account, so we’re going to address a few key points to keep in mind if you’re looking to add AI to your business’ toolbox. There’s a lot of nuance to sift through, but if you find a way to implement this technology it’s truly incredible the impact it can have.

This episode hits close to home. Remote work has been the talk of the town these past couple of years as organizations adapted to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. I’d never been part of an organization with this kind of setup, so this audio blog will discuss my own experience as a novice remote worker going on their first business trip to a foreign country. 

Now I’m back home, and still looking forward to my next trip. I can’t wait to go back, and in general, my desire to continue traveling internationally has continuously increased. There’s so much of the world to see, and thanks to WWW, I got to experience a part of the world I’d never seen before. It was an incredible opportunity and just goes to show the incredible impact a work environment can have. Hopefully, there were some lessons learned or just laughs along the way.