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What it Means to Maintain, Sustain, and Obtain for Your MVP and Beyond
There is great ROI to be found in making repairs in a timely manner and addressing the needs of your team and your customers.
Pass the Torch or Start Fresh? How We Use Preexisting Client Code
When can you use your existing code, when - and how - do you start over?
Uncovering the Bright Side of Technical Debt: How It Can Actually Benefit Your Business
Have you ever heard of the term “Technical Debt”?Technical debt is the cost of shortcuts taken during the software development process. By taking on technical debt, companies can release software more quickly and experiment with new ideas, potentially driving innovation and growth. Technical debt can be crucial to getting your company’s product to market - however there may be long term consequences if left unaddressed or unmanaged. This is why it is very important to understand what technical
Our Dog with a Blog
We’ve reached the time of year where annual reviews are in full swing. I recently completed this review with our Chief Blog Writing Officer, my dog Sylvester, and asked him if he wanted to continue writing our blog posts. He told me he didn’t have time to dignify such a silly question with an answer, so he turned to ChatGPT to tell me what I needed to hear:As business owners, we often find ourselves inundated with tasks and responsibilities, leaving little time for creative pursuits such as writ
How to be Ruthlessly Lean
"Ruthlessly lean" is something we strive for - done right, it is a primary support for product success.
How to get an A+ on Your Bug Report
When you find bugs in your home, you call an exterminator. When you find bugs in your software, you call a developer.
Your True Product May Be Hiding Right Under Your Nose
Is your true product hiding in plain sight? Walk with us as we explore how to use your unique value to build a product that attracts users and allows for curated growth.
Our Final NABBC Report of 2022
Looking back on 2022, one of our favorite team-based additions has been the implementation of "Not-a-Book Book Club". Here are some of our highlights from the last few months!
Mile Marker's First Leadership Summit
Mile Marker leadership assembled in one location for the first time!
NABBC Highlights September 2022
We have enjoyed our semimonthly conversations and wanted to share a few recent highlights.
Agile is More than Running 2 Week Sprints
The term "agile" has reached buzzword status. But what does it REALLY mean?
NABBC: The Many Faces of Innovation
Mile Marker may be a product studio, but we appreciate that there are many ways to innovate outside of the creation of a new product.
First Versions: Airbnb's Growth from Air Mattresses to Accommodation Empire
Airbnb wasn't always the juggernaut it is today - where did it start?
Our First NABBC Report
Join our team as we discuss our latest learnings and industry trends!
A Conversation about Women in Tech
Mile Marker explores the term "women in tech" - what does it mean and how can it help us grow?
The Resurrection of the QR Code
Remember when QR codes died? Mile Marker examines the history and resurrection of the technology.
It's best when we're all idiots
Our 2-Week Product Sprint is only as valuable as your understanding of it.
Quality vs Speed vs Cost - A Fallacy
Quality vs Speed vs Cost - You don't have to pick just two extremes. You can pick moderates of all three.
Additional Resources
Founders Guide: 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Building an MVP
Packed with insights from Mile Marker CEO Daniel Litvak, this eBook is your roadmap to strategic product development. We’ll help you:
Steer clear of critical errors in MVP development.
Understand the table stakes to building a solid product, even if you know nothing about software development.
Understand why Agile development is a helpful approach for new products, and more importantly—how to discern the difference between truly Agile development and corner-cutting.
Build an investable product that attracts target users and more funding!
DevOps: Pre-Launch Guide
Interested in a comprehensive guide to ensure you take all of the necessary steps when deploying an application? Look no further than our pre-launch guide to make sure your team has everything they need before your application goes live!
In-House vs. Outsourcing Dev Team Analysis
Are you a startup or business considering the pros and cons of hiring in-house or outsourcing your development team? The decision ultimately depends on your specific needs and in this downloadable, we'll help you figure out exactly that! Take a look at our thorough analysis to figure out what best option fits your unique needs.
DevOps: New Product Guide
Looking for ways to avoid the common mistakes that hinder new product success? Checkout our new product guide to ensure your DevOps team has everything they need to plan and implement new products with precision and confidence.
