When choosing a software development partner, it’s important to consider in which stages of the application lifecycle you need help. Support, maintenance and continuous development needs are often overlooked.

We suggest you evaluate the providers based on their experience throughout the scope you need. Some providers focus on concept planning and developing the initial, while other focus on providing developer resources to work as part of your team. At Kwork, we have experience in full lifecycle services from concept creation (see our innovation services) to developing the software to maintenance and continuous development.

No matter which company you select it is important to plan the full lifecycle together with the provider. This includes everything from initial planning and design phase to the development and testing phase, to the launch and post-launch phase. The company you partner with should have a strong plan for each of these areas, and should be able to provide a detailed roadmap that outlines how they will support you at each stage, or how they recommend you will handle the needs of stage of the lifecycle. You need this information for understanding your needs and setting up a realistic budget. For example, if you intend to maintain the application in-house you will need competent developer who will maintain his understanding of both the technical and client needs of the software.