Think Like a Homebuyer When Developing Custom Software Development

OlufisayoMay 17, 20170716 views

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You have a great idea for an app. Great, but the reality probably is that you don’t know how to create your app or really know much at all about software. That’s where custom software development comes in. However, if you don’t approach customer software the correct way, it can possibly turn into a harsh experience. Think of buying custom software like buying a house.

Building Software

Many people may think that purchasing software is a simple operation. They may think all you have to is come up with a great idea, send it to a software developer, and then they give you your killer app. Approaching building software with that thought in mind, however, is setting yourself up to be disappointed. Building software is easier said than done, and takes a lot more work than that. It’s a multi-step process, and in the end, you might not necessarily get your dream application.

This is where purchasing custom software development can be like purchasing a home. You have to think about every little aspect to find a house that has everything you want and that’s also within your budget. Every house is about the same when it comes to the basic building components. How those components come together can make or break the house of your dreams. Software is very similar.

Questions to Ask

Just like how you may ask yourself questions when buying a house about what you want, you should also ask yourself questions when buying custom software development. When buying a home, you may ask questions like “Do I want granite countertops?” or “Do I want a large yard?” When purchasing software, you should ask yourself questions like “What type of design do I like?” and “What do I need my app to do?”

You need to know specifically what you want your software to do. Deciding on the details early in the process can help simplify things. By determining exactly what you want from your custom software, you can figure out if the app you want to create is within your budget.

Determine Your “Must Haves”

The more informed and prepared you are the better, whether it’s with buying a home of buying custom software development. If you know what your “must haves” are with your app, then developers will be able to provide with a better proposal of how much the project will cost, the process, and the estimated timeline.

Determine What You Can Afford

When you know what exactly you need from your software, you can determine whether or not you can afford any other extras that you may want. Just like with buying a home, you may not be able to afford everything on your wish list. Decide on what you can do without to keep your app in your price range, and remember that you can add other features later.

JTR Solutions specializes in custom software development and turning your ideas into reality. Contact us today for a free quote for your next software development project.

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