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 devices come in many, many …
This is post 6 of 6 in the series “How startups waste money on software” There are lots of ways that entrepreneurs try to reduce the costs of building their product. These might include hiring “cheaper” developers or skimping on design. This post will discuss another way that startups try to shave costs off their products in unproductive ways. …
This is post 5 of 6 in the series “How startups waste money on software” We’ve previously discussed a frequent and misguided way new entrepreneurs try to save costs: by using “cheaper” developers. This is often a costly mistake in terms of both time and money. This post will cover another common mistake: skimping on design. Entrepreneurs start with …
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 …
This is post 5 of 5 in the series “External Development Bootcamp” Hiring cheaper developers in an attempt to save money on a project is often a false economy. In this post, we’ll talk about factors you should consider to determine when to invest in top developers, and when less experienced developers can still provide value. Here …
This is post 4 of 6 in the series “How startups waste money on software” Many entrepreneurs start with a dream and limited budget. They’ll cut any corners they can to ship something. But this minimum viable something is often not a something a user will enjoy using. In the worst cases, the software will completely unusable …
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 …
This is post 4 of 5 in the series “External Development Bootcamp” This is part of a series of posts that offer Startups and Entrepreneurs a way to navigate the world of software development. This post will help you determine if the development shops you’re talking have the technical talent to deliver what they promise. The backstory Success …
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This is post 3 of 5 in the series “External Development Bootcamp” Signs you should not be spending money on software This is part of a series of posts we’re writing to help entrepreneurs work better with external developers. This post will help you decide if you should wait before you hire a software developer. Software entrepreneurship …
