14.102017
A Summary of the Blockchain Ecosystem
Oct 14, 2017 / Shared By Ken.CPresents a good summary of all the current blockchain projects categorised by the type of problems it addresses.
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We are a boutique studio of in-house app developers based in Melbourne.
We hope to support you from the minimal viable product (MVP) all the way to launch and growth strategies.
Local
All of our apps are developed in-house, which allows us to support the entire product life cycle locally. We also utilize a test-driven development process which means that automated tests are written for every aspect of the app.
Communication
Rest assured that you will deal directly with your developers from the very begining. We will collaborate closely with you to ensure full transparency as we iterate on ongoing feedback.
Find out more here.
Design
A good app should provide the user with a beautiful interface, to enhance their experience. The app will be developed with the final user in mind, adding ‘little pleasures’ to give your app a touch of uniqueness. An app that is so good it’s lickable!
growth
Our work doesn't stop after the development is complete. We will endeavor to help you grow your product, employing various growth strategies through data analysis, measuring and evaluating customer feedback and iterating on the learnings.
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The Commons
Co-working Space App Development details (iOS) User FeedAllow members to post messages and events to a global feed.
Meeting Room Bookings
Members are able to book meeting rooms using allocated credits. Credits are reset at the start of each month.
User Directory & Chat
Members can easily search for other members and start a chat through the app.
Backend server
Fully customised backend running on scalable Amazon web servers (AWS).
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Cartel
Internal enterprise app Development details (iOS) Job listApp is used by contractors to track their current and upcoming infastructure jobs.
Job check-in/out
Allows contractors to check in and out of a job with location tracking. This is connected to an internal pay roll system.
Photo upload
Multiselect job photos to be uploaded in the background.
Server sync
Any updates on the server side is immediately synchronised with the mobile app. This allows contractors to stay up to date with any changes to the job.
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ShareTable
Recipe social network app Development details (iOS) App onboarding processFacebook and password-less token based email login.
Personalised feed & recipe sharing
Personal feed is created based on who you follow. Similar to the likes of Instagram/Twitter/Pinterest.
Share recipes by tagging friends in comments which then notifies them via push notification.
Create recipesIntuitive UI to create recipes quickly even on a small mobile device.
Backend server
Fully customised backend running on scalable Amazon web servers (AWS).
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RefLIVE
Referee Watch & Phone App Development details (iOS & Android) Match ConfigurationConfigure match details including home & away team players, substitutions, and match length.
Send match details from phone to watch at completion of game.
Sync with Apple WatchRecorded match details are automatically synced between the phone and the watch in real time (when connected).
Post game details can also be manually synced.
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WaveChat
Chat & events organising app Development details (iOS) App onboarding processPhone number signup, autodetect friends on the platform based on contact list on device.
Send invitation to friends through email, sms and website.
Event organising & calendar syncCreate events, invite friends and share photos.
Request for friend's ETA to the event. Set event permissions - allow or block friends from inviting other friends to the event. Upcoming events can be seen on your personal feed and be synced to the device's calendar.
ChatPrivate chat with friends or create chat groups for each event.
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Bowerbird
Geo-discovery app Development details (iOS) App onboarding processEmail signup, personal profile creation and creating new items.
Add existing items to your todo list and follow other users to get notified of interesting items.
Geo-discovery/Geo-fencingBrowse items (favourite food, etc) close to you that other users have added.
Get instant notification when you are close to items that are in your todo list or that were added by people you follow. Like and comment on items that you've experienced.
Map RoutesPresents estimated walking distance and routes to the item from the user's current location.
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Spotted
Incident reporting app Development details (iOS & Android) App onboarding processSupports Facebook, Google and email logins
Reporting incidents
Upload incident location and photos to a custom backend.
Push notification is sent to all devices running the app around the area where the incident occured. View hotspots of incidents on a map.
Backend serverFully customised backend running on scalable Heroku servers.
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SeeMee (PASH)
Geolocation social app Development details (iOS) App onboarding processImplemented the sign-up and log-in functionality which syncs with a back-end server.
At sign-up, app users were presented with a profile form to provide additional information about themselves. Server synchronisation was implemented to allow the app to be seamlessly accessed from multiple devices.
GeolocationDetect other app users and display them in a tiled view with status badges indicating how long ago they were last logged in.
App users were also able to share their current location.
ChatInvolved in the maintenance of the chat system after deployment.
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Playground
Date matching app Development details (iOS) App onboarding processUses Facebook Open Graph API for convenient single sign-on for users.
Account details are synchronised with a backend server which allows the app to be seamlessly accessed from multiple devices.
Real-time MatchingPresent potential dates based on their preferences.
Chat
Implemented chat functionality which allows 'matched' users to chat with each other in the app.
Curated Content
Server side content management which integrates into the app to present platform curated content.
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Mad Punter
Sport betting tips app Development details (iOS) Geolocation based Check-InApp's geolocation together with the Facebook and Twitter APIs are used to allow checking-in to the racecourse that is closest to them.
Backend Server
Communicates with wordpress website using REST APIs to fetch sporting and punting data.
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01. req. analysis
Regular face to face meetups before and during development of the app.
02. test automation
Automated testing that covers the functionality being developed.
03. implementation
Implement using best practices for security, scalability and extensibility.
04. acceptance
Acceptance testing to ensure all features are aligned with the requirements.
05. beta testing
Continuous release of beta versions to promote continuous feedback.
06. repeat from #01...
Iteratively develop each feature in a similar manner.
expertise
We build apps using the latest mobile technologies, employing best practices in software engineering.
We consult on the lean methodology, focusing on quick iterations, feedback oriented processes & data analysis.
Technology. Continuous learning.
Kaizen is always at the heart of our developers. We understand that learning never stops. iOS9 yesterday, iOS10 tomorrow.
Methods. Lean mean growth machine.
A lean startup is about being reactive. Reactive to customer feedback. Reactive to measured data. And at its heart, an extremely efficient feedback loop.
Just do it. "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." Mark Twain.
Some interesting numbers.
tl;dr
Interesting and inspirational summary of stuff worth sharing. Knowledge acquisition one article at a time.
12.52016
A different viewpoint: Ignorance + Arrogance = Drive
May 12, 2016 / Shared By Ken.C"The best this cocktail will give you is a shot of putting a dent in the universe. No guarantees, no money back. But at least you’ll be unlikely to give up just because somebody told you to."
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How you can validate your idea before even spending $1
October 11, 2015 / Shared By Ken.C"Without market validation you’ll have a product that no one will pay for. You’ll burn a lot of time, energy and cash and you’ll end up stressed, probably depressed and definitely burned out."
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We might be moving into a passwordless era!
July 01, 2015 / Shared By Ken.CLearn how Medium implemented a passwordless signup on their platform. No more passwords, no more annoying verification emails.
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Advice for first time entrepreneurs
June 26, 2015 / Shared By Ken.CEntrepreneurship is hard.. Fail quickly, fail frequently. And more importantly, learn from your mistakes. At the same time, don't neglect your body. If you're unhealthy, your product will be unhealthy.
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Mobile growth strategies
June 23, 2015 / Shared By Ken.CAwesome article that describes growth strategies that focuses on the customer experience rather than business needs.
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The startup class every entrepreneur needs to watch
October 2, 2014 / Shared By Ken.CThis set of lectures conducted at Stanford University in the Fall of 2014 is a must watch if you're thinking of building a startup of your own.
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Interview with Melbourne blogger Centplify
May 25, 2014 / Shared By Ken.CMy first social media appearance.
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If you have a project or just an idea... Please feel free to contact us. We can help you get started.
our address
The Village @ NAB,
700 Bourke Street,
Melbourne, Victoria,
Australia.