Picking a software development shop is a bit like buying a used car. With a used car, you have certain features in mind, but you can’t special-order anything; you have to select from what’s available. Similarly, all software development shops have their strengths and weaknesses, and you usually can’t cherry-pick parts from different shops to assemble a team. You have to see what’s available and evaluate them on what they bring to the table.
New trends in web technologies have made high performing, fully functional web applications a reality. The days of stand-alone desktop applications are long gone, and there’s no longer the requirement for users to download bulky software.
“One size fits all” has never been a great concept, and in the business computing environment it can be particularly limiting. Every business has specific challenges, and it’s impossible for generic solutions to be a perfect fit for every company. That means off-the-shelf software applications created for typical scenarios usually can’t compete with custom software, which is developed to address a company’s specific needs, but they are often chosen because of the belief that it’s complex and costly to tailor-make a program. What business owners don’t always note, however, is the effect custom software has on a business and the benefits it brings to the table.
The world has long needed a method of creating secure, unalterable digital records. Developed in 2008 to form the backbone of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency, blockchain is a digital ledger technology that fills this gap. It stores data in records called blocks using a decentralized structure, which enables users to make secure online transactions or value exchanges.
Admit it: When you read “MVP” in the title of this article, you thought “most valuable player." Huh? Sorry to disappoint, but in this context, MVP has nothing to do with sports and everything to do with the success of a software development project. In software development, MVP stands for minimum viable product.
Finding the right software development firm for your business can be challenging, and it’s often easier to identify what you don’t want in a vendor than what you do. If you’re experiencing any of these issues with your current service provider, it might be time to consider looking for a new one.
Hint: We mayyyyy know a team that specifially avoids these pitfalls.
