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Business, Product

The STRV Approach to Project Cost Estimation

Cost estimation is the practice of forecasting the cost of completing a project with a defined scope.In software design and development, however, rarely does a client come in with a clearly defined scope. There’s an idea. There’s a goal. So...

Business

Is a Time Zone Difference Really a Problem?

A developer hits a roadblock. Two possible solutions, two different outcomes—and neither one is exactly what you, the client, want. The developer is confused. He needs to talk to you. Now. But the developer is nine hours ahead. And as he st...

Product, Design

Does Your Business Need Wearable Tech?

Wearable tech is dominating the workplace. In which industries? Whichever ones benefit from boosted productivity, safety, reduced errors and clear, organized data.So, arguably—all of them. When giving employees the opportunity to take advan...

Inside STRV, Engineering

Defining the Role of a Development Lead

A Product Manager and a Development Lead—also called a Dev Lead—are the people ensuring things are moving ahead steadily, and smoothly. How do the titles differ? And what, exactly, are a Dev Lead’s responsibilities?The PM is the weatherman,...

Product

STRV & OPKIX: The Tiny Camera With a Big Impact

Light, compact design. A case (the “Egg”) that charges two cameras at once. An app that swiftly pairs with your smartphone, letting you transfer, edit and share your videos. And convenient mounts in the form of sunglasses, caps, rings and m...

Engineering, Android

Wrap-up: Android Talks with MotionLayout, Vector Drawables, ML Kit & Flutter

The first STRV Android event of 2019 has come and gone, and our speakers brought their A-game. In a packed room of curious, like-minded people, our lightning talks covered MotionLayout, Flutter, ML Kit and Vector Drawables.Didn’t get a chan...

Engineering

STRV Academy – An Inside Look

Looking to master the latest frameworks, like React, Node.js or Swift? In just a few weeks, STRV Academy’s practical courses teach what would otherwise take months of self-study to learn.You will receive tailor-made lessons, code reviews, h...

Product, Inside STRV

What’s the Plan? Ask Your Product Manager

Where there’s a need for intensive organization and fearless leadership, you’ll find a product manager. At STRV, there’s a PM paving the way from the beginning. From discussing an idea with a new client and establishing the right approach, ...