Interactive Development Challenges: Cross-Industry
Are 3D Interactive Development Challenges More Alike Than We Think?
Software development has its many challenges and rewards, no matter the industry. But 3D interactive applications bring their own unique set of obstacles. Whether you are building games, architectural visualizations, BIM models, engineering simulations, interactive education platforms, or smart city solutions, the path from concept to final product is rarely smooth. Yet, despite the differences between these industries, the challenges often sound very familiar.
We are building Apex Engine (https:apexengine.com) to directly address these issues, many of which have persisted for over three decades. As we move into the next phase of development, I believe it is just as important to hear from the community. My team and I at TGS Tech would love to hear your thoughts.
These challenges are exactly why we at TGS Tech are developing Apex Engine. Our goal is to continue removing these common roadblocks on a modern forward-facing platform and give teams the tools they need to stay focused on what really matters—building great solutions. Our talented engineers invented and developed our legacy technology for these very reasons. While that legacy technology solved many of these problems with live real-time development, we also recognize that neither time nor technology stands still.
We are focused on perfecting the "gamified" development process through our live real-time collaborative platform. As Apex Engine evolves, we actively rely on the community to share their input on the forward-facing changes they want to see.
If you have faced similar challenges, we would love to hear about them. I look forward to reading your experiences in the comments and starting a conversation.
When I first set out to write this series, I considered two possible approaches. Should I start with the most popular industries, or present them in an order that reflects how development systems build upon one another? I chose the latter. Each topic connects directly to the challenges of the previous one, forming a natural progression through the growing complexity of interactive development. This weekly series follows that path through the following topics:
- 3D Interactive Development Challenges: Gaming
- 3D Interactive Development Challenges: Interactive Education
- 3D Interactive Development Challenges: Simulations & Training
- 3D Interactive Development Challenges: Architecture
- 3D Interactive Development Challenges: BiM & IoT
- 3D Interactive Development Challenges: Smart Cities
- 3D Interactive Development Challenges: Digital Twins
As this series continues, I invite you to help shape where it goes next.
Are there any other industries you would like to see explored, or ideas on how Apex Engine could be utilized for an emerging market entering the 3D interactive space?
From initial setup and onboarding to collaboration, version control, and deployment, these challenges seem to appear no matter what you are building.
What industry are you in, and what are the biggest challenges you face, from project setup to post-production?
Follow our “3D Interactive Development Challenges” for upcoming posts as we explore how these challenges impact each industry and what solutions are making a difference.
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