On big projects, it’s commonplace to carry on running things just as they are. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. This runs counter to one of PaperKite’s core values of “Always Be More Better”, where we believe there’s always an opportunity to make things shine.
With the addition of our new Web and Platform developer, Ellery Prisk, we had the opportunity for a developer to take a fresh look at our project processes and internal systems.
Our apps and websites are supported by our back-end services. These provide the connection between what the user sees, and the data that supports that interaction. Ellery assessed one of these services. Things that could be made better, and development issues from our backlog, were categorised using some everyday financial terminology and thinking.
“Student Loan” – “It’s there, but we can live our lives without worrying about it”
“Mortgage” – “You need to pay it regularly, but in (relatively) small amounts”
“Credit Card” – “Get it paid down as quickly as you can!”