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I used to think that remote whiteboards (e.g. Google Jamboard) were a no-brainer investment for distributed development teams. Especially in the early stages of
by DoofusOfDeath 6y ago
I used to think that remote whiteboards (e.g. Google Jamboard) were a no-brainer investment for distributed development teams. Especially in the early stages of software design, where (traditionally) crowding around a real-world whiteboard has proven very productive.
Now I'm not so sure. It seems like some ad hoc communication can be switched to a scheduled-presentation format, which allows the presenter to create online slides / diagrams. Pro: the presenter may think through his/her ideas more before soliciting feedback. Con: less spontaneous discussion, and harder for others to present alternative ideas.
Anyone have thoughts on this?
- lbotos 6y agoI've been working remotely for 4 years, and there is still a need for whiteboarding, but most of us end up having a whiteboard in each office, and either point our cameras at it, or take a picture. It's way less collaborative, but most of the time it works fine.
- marcind 6y agoOur team had the same issues and we decided to build this app as, at least, a partial solution: ShareTheBoard.com It works particularly well if you're already accustomed to using real whiteboards (and it sounds like you are). Would love some feedback, if you get a chance to try it.