The Else Studio Way
Building Better Apps Through Collaboration and Efficiency
Building Apps That Solve Your Problems
We’re not just coders; we’re builders. We love creating things that make a difference in the real world. Whether it’s an app that streamlines a business process, connects people in new ways, or simply brings a bit of joy to users’ lives, we thrive on seeing our work have a tangible impact.
Of course, not every project is going to revolutionize the world. But even for the smaller challenges, we bring our A-game. We’re passionate about crafting well-designed, functional, and beautiful apps that solve real problems for real people.
Want to see what we’ve accomplished? Head over to our portfolio and check out the results for yourself. Actions speak louder than words, right?
Direct Communication, No-Nonsense Understanding
You won’t be explaining things to some project manager who always tells you “let me get back to my team first.” Nope. You talk directly to me, the tech lead. I’ve spent the last 15 years in the trenches with designers, business folks, backend gurus, and everyone in between.
That means I’ve seen it all—from crazy deadlines to impossible design requests. I get the business side, the tech hurdles, and what it takes to get an app out the door and into the hands of users.
So, while I might not be a walking encyclopedia of programming knowledge, I know enough to find the right solution for pretty much anything that comes up when launching your app.
Calm, Consistent, and Reliable Software Delivery
At Else Studio, we don’t believe in “fire drills.” We’re not about that frantic, “drop everything and fix it now” kind of development. We prefer a calmer approach, where we can focus on building quality software without the constant stress of emergencies.
Of course, we understand that sometimes urgent situations arise. We’re happy to accommodate rush jobs when necessary, but even those go through our rigorous quality assurance process.
Our typical workflow involves assigning tasks with reasonable deadlines (usually no more than two weeks) and allowing developers to work at their own pace. This ensures a healthy and productive environment where everyone can do their best work.
We believe that calm minds build better software. You get reliable results without the drama.
Efficiency in Every Step
No multitasking mayhem here. Our developers pick a task, lock in, and see it through. Full focus, maximum results. We keep things moving, updating the team on progress, shouting out any roadblocks, and getting those builds ready for QA. No time wasted on endless meetings or pointless reports. Just heads-down, getting-it-done action.
We’re always looking for ways to shave time off the clock. Need a new build in the Play Store? Tag the commit, push it, and boom—QA’s got it in 20 minutes. No manual uploads, no waiting around.
And we don’t let things get messy. Code getting tangled? Refactor it. Packages outdated? Update ’em. We tackle those little issues before they become big headaches. Consider it preventative maintenance for your project.
Speaking of keeping things lean, we only use two tools for online collaboration: Basecamp and GitHub. All communication happens in Basecamp. That’s it. Two tools. If that doesn’t tell you how well-oiled our team is, nothing will.
All our features are backed by comprehensive test cases for manual testing, and we conduct thorough regression testing to ensure stability. Backend APIs undergo rigorous unit testing before deployment.
Knowing When to Say “No”
We’re not afraid to turn down a project. It’s not that we’re lazy or don’t know what we’re doing. But sometimes, saying “no” is the best way to help our clients. We’re honest about what we can handle, and we won’t take on something if it’s just not feasible or if the expectations are out of this world.
Saying “no” might seem weird, but it lets us focus on what we’re good at. It also gives us a chance to talk about other ways to solve the problem or maybe even rethink the problem itself.
We’re not in this for a quick buck. We want to build long-term relationships and deliver real value. And sometimes, that starts by saying “no” to the wrong projects.