Risk management tools for product development
I never jump into product development blindly. Maybe some people do, and maybe they get lucky along the way. But if you aren’t the gambling type, it’s nice to have a set of risk management...
How to do agile software development right: 5 tips from our CTO
As CTO and co-founder here at Mooncascade, I’ve been working in agile software development for years. I know that things move fast when using agile methodologies. There’s always a new idea to validate, a new...
The design sprint: how to quickly test your ideas
As a product development company, Mooncascade builds a lot of products from scratch. One thing we always keep in mind is testing. For an idea to succeed, we have to know if it provides a...
Future transportation: from teleportation to the mushroom drive
If anyone’s succeeded in predicting the future, it isn’t tech companies or consultancy advisors—it’s sci-fi authors. From flying vehicles on Earth to human settlements on Mars, sci-fi has given us some of the wildest, and...
How to write a brief for software development
So you’re building a product and you’ve decided to outsource part of your software development to a partner. You’ve done your research and you’ve found an agency who’s got what it takes to make your...
Mobility disruption is just getting started
Mobility disruption is upon us. It’s spreading across the globe, transforming consumer habits in industries as diverse as auto production, public transportation, oil, insurance, and even foodservice. Getting from point A to point B has...
When money’s tight, but the product needs to be tested: Agile QA for startups
Every startup has to worry about tight budgets, especially early on. Any money raised usually disappears as quickly as it comes in. You’ve got to invest in development, pay your team, maybe even outsource part...
On a quest for a perfect Eurovision song with data science
The Eurovision song contest has been running yearly since 1956 and it’s only getting ever more popular. Back in 1956, only 7 countries participated in Eurovision. As of 2019, there are 42 registered participant countries,...
Three things the best fintech companies do right
Have you ever been standing in line, waiting to pay for a week’s worth of groceries, only to realize you’ve forgotten your wallet? Now imagine you have it with you, but you hand the cashier...
Top nine app design mistakes to avoid
These days, apps are increasingly part of core business offerings. In industries as diverse as fintech, food delivery, telecom services, social media, and transportation, a company’s app can make or break its success. No matter...