I’ve been a software developer for 25 years
and I’ve seen the good and bad of Silicon Valley software projects.I’ve worked with the best and brightest developers and I’ve witnessed well-managed and successful projects. They go smoothly. Stakeholders are happy. Deadlines are met. The resulting software has a big impact on business productivity and profits.
I’ve also seen the darker of side of software development. Things like communication breakdowns, disorganization, poor project management, and a lack of understanding of the requirements and how they relate to business goals. These projects tend to be delivered late or they miss the mark completely. Stakeholders are frustrated. The business languishes.
I’ve seen software frustration firsthand. I’ve seen gross disappointment. I’ve seen end users that are made to suffer. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Software Development Done Right
Creating great software is more than writing code. It starts with a good understanding of the problem domain, the pain points, and the business objectives. It requires great listening skills, compassion for the end user, and a solid understanding of the software development process.
Once a project is underway, it requires a leader to coordinate resources and drive it forward, keep it on track, and effectively communicate status to stakeholders. Upon deployment, great software requires careful monitoring, quickly addressing defects, and attention to detail for a smooth and well-coordinated rollout.
As it matures and gains traction, software needs responsive and mindful support, the solicitation and prioritization of end-user feedback, and appropriate security and performance monitoring to ensure original business objectives are being met and data is protected.
Every step of this process is crucial to overall success.
Why This Matters
Today more than ever, software is critical to business operations. End-users need a responsive and an intuitive user interface to promote adoption and stay engaged with business processes. Managers and decision-makers need appropriate data visualization and real-time information to make data-driven business decisions. Stakeholders deserve accurate project costs, clear milestones and firm delivery dates.
Today’s business software is integrated with other business services. It’s open and flexible. It evolves with developing business needs. It’s distributed and performant. Fail to invest in proper business software at your own peril.
Software done poorly (i.e. late, non-performant, clunky, overly cumbersome, poorly designed, glitchy, inability to scale) will lead to lost opportunities and frustrated, disengaged end users. Businesses that don’t prioritize software or take shortcuts with software development will falter and fail in today’s digital world.
Why Fog City Code Works
Fog City is different from the average software shop. We care deeply about the success of our clients and we provide unparalleled service and engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
Fog City brings over 25 years of software development experience working with large and small businesses to deliver software that makes a difference time and time again. When you hire Fog City Code Works, your problems become our problems. We only take on projects where we know we can deliver outstanding results, on time and within your budget.
Software development projects are critical to business success. It takes a great partner with sound experience, solid technical skills, and a passion for delivering results that consistently exceed expectations. Fog City Code Works is that partner. This is a software development company that you want in your critical path.
