This is how you test a mobile app
In a previous post we emphasized the importance of testing in your development process. This post will walk you through critical test cases many new entrepreneurs miss, and will serve as a starting point for your test coverage. Here are some test cases that are critical to cover in your application: Different screen sizes Android…
Read moreYou’re doing it wrong: Skimping on testing
This is post 6 of 6 in the series “How startups waste money on software” How entrepreneurs waste money on software Technical debt will run your business into the ground When is technical debt OK? You’re doing it wrong: Using “cheaper” developers You’re doing it wrong: Skimping on design You’re doing it wrong: Skimping on…
Read moreYou’re doing it wrong: Skimping on design
This is post 5 of 6 in the series “How startups waste money on software” How entrepreneurs waste money on software Technical debt will run your business into the ground When is technical debt OK? You’re doing it wrong: Using “cheaper” developers You’re doing it wrong: Skimping on design You’re doing it wrong: Skimping on…
Read moreWhat is the total cost of software development?
One of the biggest questions entrepreneurs have when considering a software development project is, how much will it cost? This post will help you assess the possible costs of your project. First up: upfront costs This is the most common consideration new entrepreneurs take into account when deciding who to work with on a project. There’s a good…
Read moreHere’s how to decide what level of experience your developers should have
This is post 5 of 5 in the series “External Development Bootcamp” Working with external developers: Employees vs Consultants External Developers – Who Should I Work With? The 5 signs you should not be spending money on software How do I know a development company will produce good work? Here’s how to decide what level…
Read moreYou’re doing it wrong: Using “cheaper” developers
This is post 4 of 6 in the series “How startups waste money on software” How entrepreneurs waste money on software Technical debt will run your business into the ground When is technical debt OK? You’re doing it wrong: Using “cheaper” developers You’re doing it wrong: Skimping on design You’re doing it wrong: Skimping on…
Read moreThis is how to reduce your software development costs without sacrificing quality
How can I work with top developers and stay within my budget? There’s a common perception that top-quality developers are too expensive, and it comes with a hint of truth. As more and bigger organizations demand their services, quality mobile developers (and even the not-so-good ones) can command top rates. Some clients then attempt to…
Read moreHow do I know a development company will produce good work?
This is post 4 of 5 in the series “External Development Bootcamp” Working with external developers: Employees vs Consultants External Developers – Who Should I Work With? The 5 signs you should not be spending money on software How do I know a development company will produce good work? Here’s how to decide what level…
Read moreThe Super Bowl 50 halftime show as a parable of software development
What are our best options? Adele, Taylor Swift, AC/DC. Too expensive. Coldplay bid 1/2 that. They’re pretty much U2. Our crowd wont know the difference. They’re here for the football anyway. […Halfway through planning] This is a disaster. How can we fix this? We’ll add a montage of past shows when we hired artists from our…
Read moreThe 5 signs you should not be spending money on software
This is post 3 of 5 in the series “External Development Bootcamp” Working with external developers: Employees vs Consultants External Developers – Who Should I Work With? The 5 signs you should not be spending money on software How do I know a development company will produce good work? Here’s how to decide what level…
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