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Insourcing Nightmares: Insourcing vs Outsourcing Software Work.

Perhaps you’ve fallen into the same trap I have. You have an idea for a new digital product, and you think you can build it internally. Maybe you have a well-known offline brand, but you don’t yet have a successful mobile app. And perhaps you have a guy in IT who is a talented Java developer. Why not let him take a crack at it (insourcing)? You may want to read Which Is Better for Software Development? Outsourcing or In-House? This is a mighty tempting option, particularly for large and...

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Release Planning and Honest Bidding: Pricing Software Without Guesswork.

When a prospective client contacts outsourcing partners for software development, they have a crucial question. Beyond the usual "get to know you" questions, this question stands out. “How long will it take to build my software and how much money will it cost?” Outsourcing engagements often turn into nightmares, and this is where it begins. Buyers often realize it months after signing contracts. To explain this, I’ll use an analogy that’s near and dear to my heart, having just lived through...

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Three Criteria to Evaluate a Software Development Partner.

Beyond the obvious criteria such as technology stack expertise, domain experience, and value, hiring a software development partner (i.e., an outsourcer) is ultimately about trust. For my part, I’ve worked in the software industry for nearly 25 years, but only five of those years have been as an outsourcer. For the first 20 years, I was on the other side of the proverbial table, where I hired and/or worked with many outsourcers. With few exceptions, I found the experiences working with...

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