Can you take over an app or system another developer built?
Sometimes. It depends on how it was built and whether the code is documented and accessible. We review it first and tell you honestly whether taking it over or rebuilding is the better use of money.
Other questions on this topic.
Should we build custom software or buy something off the shelf?
Buy, in most cases. If an existing product covers eighty percent of your needs at a fraction of the cost, take it and adapt your process.…
How much does custom software cost?
It depends almost entirely on scope, which is the one thing under your control. A focused internal tool is typically four to eight weeks of work.…
Do we own the software you build?
Yes. Code, data, and ownership are yours as set out in the agreement. The code lives in a repository you can access and the hosting is…
What happens to our existing data?
It gets migrated as its own piece of work: extract, examine, clean, map, import to a test environment, and your team verifies against records they know.…
Can the software connect to our other tools?
Where an API exists, yes. Accounting, communication, and marketing integrations are planned in the specification rather than added as an afterthought.
How do you handle security?
Role-based permissions so people see only what their job needs, hashed credentials, encrypted connections, protection against standard attacks, and an audit trail recording who changed what.…