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We are Polar Notion
We are Polar Notion
Though we could most simply be described as a software engineering team that designs and develops web and mobile apps, we are far from…
Morgan J. Lopes
Apr 7, 2017
What’s the Difference?
What’s the Difference?
How we stand out from the pack.
Morgan J. Lopes
Jun 15, 2018
Recent Stories
Tech Glossary for the Nontechnical: Edition 3
Tech Glossary for the Nontechnical: Edition 3
Tech words to help you sound more tech-savvy
Kevin Meldau
Aug 23, 2019
Software Engineering Fundamentals
Software Engineering Fundamentals
A few pointers to help you not look like a total rookie
Kevin Meldau
Aug 20, 2019
Tech Glossary for the Nontechnical: Edition 2
Tech Glossary for the Nontechnical: Edition 2
Tech words to help you sound more tech-savvy
Kevin Meldau
Aug 13, 2019
Mobile Apps and Web Apps
Mobile Apps and Web Apps
The importance of knowing their differences
Kevin Meldau
Aug 12, 2019
The Operational Value of Custom Software
The Operational Value of Custom Software
Software should help your organization thrive, but it often just gets in the way
Walker Skaar
Aug 6, 2019
Launching at the End of a Sprint
Launching at the End of a Sprint
A word of warning about promising software
Morgan J. Lopes
Aug 1, 2019
What is SCRUM?
What is SCRUM?
An iterative approach to building software that actually launches.
Morgan J. Lopes
Jul 30, 2019
Tech Glossary for the Nontechnical: Edition 1
Tech Glossary for the Nontechnical: Edition 1
Tech words to help you sound more like Steve Jobs and less like Steven Mnuchin
Kevin Meldau
Jul 30, 2019
Living Our Values
Living Our Values
More than posters on a wall
Morgan J. Lopes
Jul 29, 2019
The Value of a Great Website
The Value of a Great Website
It’s 2019. You’re supposed to have a website, right? But why?
Walker Skaar
Jul 12, 2019
Research and Development Deliverables
Research and Development Deliverables
Crux = the decisive or most important point at issue
Walker Skaar
Jul 11, 2019
The Startup Stack
The Startup Stack
Strong opinions forged from experience and expertise
Morgan J. Lopes
May 25, 2019
App Planning and Strategy Sprint Objectives
App Planning and Strategy Sprint Objectives
The intended results of a Strategy Sprint and why it’s crucial for building successful apps.
Morgan J. Lopes
May 20, 2019
Consistent Project Delivery
Consistent Project Delivery
Keystone Habits of Service Based Work
Morgan J. Lopes
May 4, 2019
Effectively Human
Effectively Human
Thought playfully put, being ‘effectively human’ captures the tension of programing cold, rigid machines for living, breathing people…
Morgan J. Lopes
Mar 13, 2019
The Comprehensive Guide to App Feature Selection
The Comprehensive Guide to App Feature Selection
A series of questions you’ll need to be able to answer about your software and real world examples.
Morgan J. Lopes
Jan 22, 2019
Do you have the right creative agency in your corner?
Do you have the right creative agency in your corner?
Creative pitching can be likened to the process of dating, you’re trying to put your best foot forward to impress the other person, you’re…
Kevin Meldau
Jan 21, 2019
Family and Friends
Family and Friends
the new way to do design
Alie Heenan
Jan 14, 2019
Slow and Steady
Slow and Steady
Continuous Growth and Long Term Returns
Morgan J. Lopes
Dec 20, 2018
Software Engineer
Software Engineer
Solving complex problems in a human-centered environment
Morgan J. Lopes
Nov 13, 2018
How We Work
How We Work
Pursuing Keystone Behaviors that Drive Excellence
Morgan J. Lopes
Nov 3, 2018
Apprenticeship Reflection
Apprenticeship Reflection
Recapping a 12 month journey into professional software engineering
Adrianna Valdivia
Oct 11, 2018
The Elements of a Great Software Process
The Elements of a Great Software Process
The value of each phase and the cost of skipping steps.
Morgan J. Lopes
Oct 5, 2018
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer
Leading Engineers on Atlanta’s Human-centered Creative Team
Morgan J. Lopes
Oct 1, 2018
Building a Marketplace
Building a Marketplace
Expertise and Insights for two and three-sided markets
Morgan J. Lopes
Sep 19, 2018
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