Points to Bear in Mind while Outsourcing A Software Development Application to a Mediocre Company.
Assigning a Software Development Application to mediocre company can be a tricky affair. Here are some points to bear in mind while doing the same.
Release Plan:
One can never expect the Application to be ready for use on the date proposed as it probably would have reached only half way through its making. Hence, to tackle the issue, negotiate a release plan with the development team for the application’s basic beta version. Assuming a date a month before the same would give you plenty of time to work around the shortcomings.
App Store and Play Store:
Launching the app in the app store comes with a lot of formalities, owing to which a last minute publishing would invite trouble should a rejection occur. To avoid such a situation, it is advisable to make sure to launch a beta version of the app once the files are ready, giving time to face challenges.
Choosing the appropriate technology:
It is important to note that it is never mandatory to seek the latest and best of technologies. Always choose the one which you app can handle, a one which is fairly popular in the market with availability of resources, with technical solutions and a cost effective choice is important.
Server:
Always choose the cloud server, else when it comes to the scalable level issues could occur in the level of performance. Also, while choosing the server it is important to know all about its optimization and it’s scalability in order to implement it.
Documentation:
It is important to carefully document the software requirements for the app which you’re to develop (SRS, Wireframe). You could save a lot of time and trouble if the aforementioned is submitted to the app developer and get it confirmed. Such a step could really serve as an evidence to your proposal.
*Arrange a weekly review meeting which gives feed on the tasks done and the ones yet to be.
*Always communicate via mail.
A review meeting is always important for the progress.
Bug Handling:
Make sure that your app developer has a testing team, else outsourcing the same would be advisable. This will help improve the quality and avoid a situation where the customers complain against the app itself.
Signing a Service Agreement:
Always sign an agreement prior to the commencement of the project. This should contain the following essentials:
*The duration of the work.
* Scope of the work.
* Delivery time
*Cost of the whole project.
All this should be signed by both you and the developing company.
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Assigning a Software Development Application to mediocre company can be a tricky affair. Here are some points to bear in mind while doing the same.
Release Plan:
One can never expect the Application to be ready for use on the date proposed as it probably would have reached only half way through its making. Hence, to tackle the issue, negotiate a release plan with the development team for the application’s basic beta version. Assuming a date a month before the same would give you plenty of time to work around the shortcomings.
App Store and Play Store:
Launching the app in the appl store comes with a lot of formalities, owing to which a last minute publishing would invite trouble should a rejection occur. To avoid such a situation, it is advisable to make sure to launch a beta version of the app once the files are ready, giving time to face challenges.
Choosing the appropriate technology:
It is important to note that it is never mandatory to seek the latest and best of technologies. Always choose the one which you app can handle, a one which is fairly popular in the market with availability of resources, with technical solutions and a cost effective choice is important.
Server:
Always choose the cloud server, else when it comes to the scalable level issues could occur in the level of performance. Also, while choosing the server it is important to know all about its optimization and it’s scalability in order to implement it.
Documentation:
It is important to carefully document the software requirements for the app which you’re to develop (SRS, Wireframe). You could save a lot of time and trouble if the aforementioned is submitted to the app developer and get it confirmed. Such a step could really serve as an evidence to your proposal.
*Arrange a weekly review meeting which gives feed on the tasks done and the ones yet to be.
*Always communicate via mail.
A review meeting is always important for the progress.
Bug Handling:
Make sure that your app developer has a testing team, else outsourcing the same would be advisable. This will help improve the quality and avoid a situation where the customers complain against the app itself.
Signing a Service Agreement:
Always sign an agreement prior to the commencement of the project. This should contain the following essentials:
*The duration of the work.
* Scope of the work.
* Delivery time
*Cost of the whole project.
All this should be signed by both you and the developing company.
