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Software Development Is NOT Like Digging A Ditch

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Posted 22nd July 2013 at 09:18 AM by RichBeck
Updated 19th November 2016 at 07:01 PM by RichBeck

Lately, I've seen a lot of discussion about the cost of Software Development. It is troubling to see how many pieces are being missed.

People equate Software Development with done/not done tasks like digging a foundation for a home...

Digging a foundation, you verify it is in the correct location and the correct dimensions. It is either done or not done. That is it.

People think Software Development is the same.... The application is built... The buyer performs some quick tests... and it is done or not done. That is it.

There is so much more... If you want to build quality software applications, keep your customers happy... and ultimately stay in business.

First, there is the cost of defining what you want. If you don't know what you want, you can't build it.

Second, there is the cost of the initial Software Development. Unfortunately, many "lay people" believe this is the only cost. In most projects, this is a small portion of the total cost.

Third, there is the cost of testing. If you used "inexpensive" Developers, this takes much more time and money.

Forth, there is the cost of ongoing maintenance. This can be 80-90% of the total cost of the project. This is another place where using "inexpensive" Developers can be very expensive. Simply put, you need to pay someone to fix their mistakes.

Fifth, there is the "intangible" cost... This is missed by 99.9% of businesses.

How much business do you lose because of issues with your Software Application?

It is impossible to put an exact number on this. Most unhappy customers don't complain. They simply go away. This is a huge problem for many businesses.

For your next Software Development project, you must keep all of this in mind. Your business depends on it.

All The Best,

Rich Beck - BCIP, MCSD, MCIS
Founder - Ideaworks Solutions
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