You're eager to explore new AR innovations. How do you ensure project deadlines aren't compromised?
Exploring augmented reality (AR) innovations excites you, but project deadlines loom. Here's how to strike a balance:
How do you balance the drive for innovation with the need to meet deadlines? Share your strategies.
You're eager to explore new AR innovations. How do you ensure project deadlines aren't compromised?
Exploring augmented reality (AR) innovations excites you, but project deadlines loom. Here's how to strike a balance:
How do you balance the drive for innovation with the need to meet deadlines? Share your strategies.
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If possible, it’s always good to spend a couple days at the start of any project exploring all your technical options so that you don’t end up wasting time rebuilding something that has already been done before. This also helps with staying up to date with the latest tools. For client projects with aggressive timelines, unless you have a compelling reason not to- it’s usually best to stick to technologies that you’ve already vetted, but if you do deviate, it’s really important to spend time upfront to vet anything new and quickly mitigate risks through prototyping the high risk features to ensure you can be successful and meet deadlines.
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Being a curious developer, I often am eager to explore new features and functions. One rule I always follow is to never experiment with a client project. Always learn, explore and understand the features strengths and weaknesses on your personal projects. Then offer it as a service once you are confident in it to maintain the quality of work you always deliver. In a scenario where you are forced to apply an experimental or new feature on a commercial project, be transparent with the client about it. Always allocate a fair amount of buffer time in case something goes unexpected with regular checks on the progress of the deliverables.
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AR is a field where innovations happen every week. New devices, software, use cases, etc. Sometimes a new tech can enhance something we're already building, but incorporating it could lead to less or more time, making it a risky decision. We sometimes work more, delivering a solution utilizing two technologies, to use the projects as research opportunities, without jeopardizing deliveries. That way, we spend more internal resources, but at the same, we pave the way for upcoming projects, validating new technologies without risking dates or clients.
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Identify the essential features required for the project's success and prioritize them. Distinguish between must-have functionalities and nice-to-have innovations to focus efforts effectively.
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Balancing the exploration of new AR innovations with project deadlines requires careful planning: Personal Projects: I first experiment with new technologies on personal projects, ensuring I’m confident before applying them to client work. Risk Assessment: When considering new features for a project, I assess their impact upfront. Prototyping high-risk elements helps gauge feasibility without jeopardizing timelines. Open Communication: I keep clients informed about potential innovations and their implications, fostering trust and alignment. By focusing on these strategies, I can explore innovative solutions while ensuring timely project delivery. 🚀
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