No growth without automation
Without automation, no growth. Without growth, no innovation. That’s what Glenn Comis, one of StudioXR’s developers, thought when he realized the growing team could use some help working efficiently and streamlined. Glenn is a 26-year-old Full-Stack Developer at StudioXR specializing in Unity. His passion lies in creating and developing XR applications. As a result, he is very concerned with how the team can work more efficiently and with automating various tasks within his field.
Growing projects
In 2023, the team behind StudioXR expanded considerably. One of the reasons behind this was that more and, more importantly, larger projects were coming into development. Take for example Virtual Cities; our online VR platform currently being used by the Municipality of Groningen, or our recent Ecomotive AR app that we created together with TU Eindhoven. But where a team grows and more people need access to central information without so-called pass-through hatches, it is only natural that communication needs to be streamlined to avoid errors. With the Azure Build Pipeline, Glenn tackled this problem head-on.
How does the Build Pipeline work?
Azure is a cloud service from Microsoft with a wide range of tools for developers and programmers. The ‘Build Pipeline’ Glenn created in it ensures that pieces of new code added to existing/running software projects are automatically tested and implemented using the CI/CD principle: Continuous Implementation and Continuous Deployment. Thus, the platform is constantly checking whether the input from the developers is working and immediately transfers this feedback to the final destination when everything is correct. Super convenient, because this saves time that developers can then spend on continuing to develop their projects. Also, Glenn says, Pipeline is a safety net for the future. An automated Build Bot prevents a team from becoming dependent on a small subset of employees. In fact, StudioXR is not only a growing team of professionals also a team that devotes a lot of time and attention to training trainees. After all, the future is in the hands of the current generation. With the help of the Pipeline, they too can develop applications without the risk of making mistakes that can sometimes have major consequences. A safe learning environment, where room for growth and development at every level is facilitated and encouraged.
Innovation is the key to the future!
Innovation is at the heart of everything that happens within StudioXR. It is the key to growth and vice versa. Are you looking for ways to grow your team? Or are you looking for advice when it comes to automating development and programming tasks? Then make an appointment today. The coffee is ready!