Selecting the Right Model for Your Company The SOW vs Time and Material debate. Both have their strengths and both have their weaknesses. There are a few things that we’ll discuss in this article that might convince you to go one way or another. I’ll post my preference at the end as well. What is an SOW? The Statement of Work is a legally binding document that outlines the activities, deliverables, and timetables to the client. It’s a contract that shows exactly what the software development agency will do for the client. It lists the agreed-upon requirements and how much
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A Symbiotic Relationship If you’re a software engineer, you might think that project managers are just not that important. But the truth is, they are. A project manager has a completely different skill set than one who works on development alone: they need to know how to manage the project, lead capacity planning, and handle interpersonal relationships in order to successfully complete projects. In this article we will explore some of the differences between developers and project managers so that you can understand why these roles are so important for each profession. Project Managers: Simply Explained A project manager is
Traits That Set Dev Agencies Apart The best starting point to figuring out whether a Software Development Agency is good or not is by going through their portfolio. This will give you an idea of the kind of work they have done and how they have approached it. It can also shed some light on what makes them stand out from other agencies in their industry. Experienced Development Team Experienced team members are more likely to deliver a quality product. They are more likely to be able to handle unexpected problems and adapt to changing requirements. Experienced software development teams
How Project Managers Shape Software Success In this article, we will discuss what does a project manager do in software development. In Project Management, there is no such thing as a ‘one size fits all’ approach. A Project Manager has several duties to handle in every phase of software development. Planning As any other project, a successful software development process requires a lot of planning. There are many steps involved in software development, each one being a separate project with its own set of stakeholders and responsibilities. The project manager is responsible for ensuring that all these projects run smoothly
Understanding the Entrepreneurship Dilemma Have you ever wondered why software developers aren’t starting their own businesses? It’s a question that’s been on my mind for a long time. After all, there are so many apps out there today that could benefit from having someone in charge of the development and marketing process. The problem is that even though developers have the skills and knowledge necessary to build successful apps, most don’t want to go through all of the work involved in launching a company from scratch — especially when they could make more money doing something else instead. Software developers
Key Steps to Get Going You’ve seen others build an app and make millions. You think to yourself, “why not me? I think I have a pretty creative mind. Let me come up with a million dollar idea and get this app rolling.” What majority of people forget is that it’s still a business and should be treated as such. Your product is a piece of software. Business fundamentals still play a huge part. Begin with a unique idea for a software product. The first step to creating a successful software business is to come up with an original idea for a
Is It the Right Career Move for You? You’ve probably heard that small companies are great places to work. But what does that really mean? And why should you work for one instead of another large company? In this article, we’ll explore these questions and more. We’ll also discuss why working for a big enterprise can be worth it if you’re interested in advancing your career or getting quick results from your job. Why You’re Probably Wrong to Assume That Bigger Is Better. You might be wrong to assume that big companies are better. In fact, they can be worse.
Factors That Prolong Software Projects I had a conversation today that was related to going 2 years over the proposed timeline. The question that I was asked was, “how does this even happen? How is it possible to go a couple of years over the proposed timeline when building software?” My response was, “it’s a lot easier than you think.” I went through a couple of scenarios with this group and I think I’ve finally made my point. I wanted to list out some of the key-points of our discussion. No Requirements One of the craziest projects that I’ve ever
Navigating Complexity for Success I was just talking about the topic with one of my friends. I’ve joked before that project management is the answer to life. I tend to go overboard with project management, but then again work does seem to go smoothly. Could there be a correlation? You can have the best software developers but with a poor project manager, your team will not succeed. Project management is an essential aspect of software development. It is a process that involves planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve specific goals within a defined timeline. Software development projects can be
Data is a critical asset for any organization, and managing it effectively is essential for driving business value and achieving competitive advantage. As such, CIOs need to play a key role in ensuring that their organizations are managing data effectively. This article highlights some of the things that CIOs need to do with data. Develop a data management strategy The first step for any CIO in managing data effectively is to develop a data management strategy. This strategy should outline how the organization will manage data, including how it will be collected, stored, secured, analyzed, and used. The strategy should