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Resilience is a form of strength that has the potential to transform our personal lives and our work. Crema's Office Manager, Laura Artman, explains how individuals have the opportunity now to build resilient teams for a bright and hopeful future.

Company Culture
Resiliency Loves a Pandemic: How Leaders Can Prep for the Worst
May 12, 2020

Learn how prototyping and testing software can prevent you from going down the wrong path and wasting valuable time and money.

Product Design
The Importance of Application Prototyping & How It Can Save You From Future Headaches
May 8, 2020

Finding the appropriate digital tool stack is just like filling up the toolbox in your garage. It’s about finding the perfect mechanisms for the tasks at hand. There’s no “one-size-fits-all” or Swiss Army Knife - each tool is precisely designed for a specific purpose. So then, what are the top few tools our organization could not function without? Check out this list of tools that can help virtually any kind of team optimize their workflow.

Company Culture
The Ultimate Tool Stack for More Efficient Teams
George Brooks
May 7, 2020

In the summer of 2019, a few of our seasoned developers took on the hotly contested topic, “Will Flutter kill React Native?” One year & 250,000 YouTube views later and it’s still a battle for the two very strong contenders in the mobile space. But, in the end, which development framework reigns supreme as the "one code to rule them all?" Find out in this article.

Software Development
The Great Framework Battle (Flutter vs. React Native)
Apr 30, 2020

When organizations face times of uncertainty, the natural reaction is to cut spending and shy away from innovation. We make the case for why NOW is the time to innovate.

Client Resources
When Business Feels Uncertain, Lean Into Innovation
Nate Olson
Mar 24, 2020

It's important to understand how to use React hooks correctly. Crema developer Joel shares four simple rules to follow when you’re starting to create your own custom hooks with useEffect():

Software Development
Four Simple Guidelines for using Custom Hooks in React
Mar 6, 2020

Learn how clients can help by filing bug reports on their own in the most efficient way possible. Crema test engineers share best practices and define what a bug is.

Client Resources
Clients Can Be Bug Hunters Too

Justin Mertes walks through the 2.5 hour Feature Sprint that helped Vera identify their MVP and grow to be a mobile app with nearly 10K downloads.

Consulting
Running a 2.5 Hour Feature Sprint with a Startup Mobile App
Feb 21, 2020

Learn when to create an agile working agreement, how to create an agile working agreement, and what happens after the agreement is made. Keep your team aligned!

Product Management
How to Create an Agile Team Working Agreement
Tucker Pivonka
Feb 21, 2020

In this series, Senior App Developer Trevor talks about some pros and cons to using the GRANDstack, as well as what it is and when it should be used.

Software Development
Is the GRANDstack Grand? (Pt. 1)
Jan 22, 2020

The new year is in full swing and practitioners of every kind are looking to see which trends are on the up and up. Fast-paced change in the tech industry is a given, and the design community is predicting some major shifts on the horizon. In this blog post, the Crema designers share what themes they see happening in the design world for 2020 and beyond.

Product Design
2020 UX Design Trends
Jan 21, 2020

Choosing between in-house software development and outsourcing can be a difficult decision. We break down some considerations that will help you pick the best route for your needs.

Client Resources
Should I Hire a Developer or Outsource?
Dec 16, 2019
Tyler Hilker
4
min read

The Better Bets Canvas for Product Leaders

In this article, we talk about a tool we use to help product leaders think more deeply about the problems they face every day. We call it the Better Bets Canvas, based on insights found in Annie Duke's book Thinking and Bets (which you should absolutely go read).

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