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Selecting a Software Development Company in 2024

TechEmpower

million software developers worldwide. Given this diversity, it's important to be selective in the development services company with whom you choose to partner. Do they assist with the transition to in-house or other developers? Client Retention: Do they have repeat or long-term clients?

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Implementing Social Media’s Secret Weapon

Feld Thoughts

They directly address the problem Fred describes which every software developer knows is a pain in the ass, uninteresting, hard to do well, but needs to be done right. Every web app sends transactional email – rather than build all the code yourself, just let SendGrid to it.

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Does your startup really need to hire in-house developers?

The Next Web

When it comes to scaling your startup’s Web development resources (or lack thereof), it seems like you can never have enough assistance. In-house development gives you more day-to-day control, and lean software development is far more feasible. And at what price? Chris Mirabile , Healthy Hand.

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You Should Probably Send More Email Than You Do

www.kalzumeus.com

Kalzumeus Software. Patrick McKenzie (patio11) blogs on software development, marketing, and general business topics. Mozilla Hacks Weekly, June 8th 2012 ✩ Mozilla Hacks – the Web developer blog -. Greatest Hits. Standing Invitation. Start Here If You’re New. Posted on May 31, 2012. by Patrick.

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Crazy! 189 Answers To The Top Startup Questions On Your Mind

maplebutter.com

Product/Metrics (70%/30% time) * Get your product activation (sign-up + meaningful action) to 60% * then, Get your product retention to 20% weekly. However, i need a technical person (web developer) who can bring my vision to life. Press is something you should do once you know your activation / retention metrics are good.

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Build vs. Buy: Which is Right for Your Business?

ConversionXL

Risks vary based on whether you develop or purchase software. How likely is it that the software development will be delayed? These should all be accounted for in your project scope and development plan. When to build custom software in-house. Consider: What are the security risks?

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CEO Friday: Why we don’t hire.NET programmers

blog.expensify.com

This literally the dumbest, most ignorant piece that I’ve ever read about software development and/or hiring programmers. My entry into web development (after 7 years of Unix development, 4 writing console games, and 3 writing router firmware) was helping my father-in-law’s company. Sjoerd Franken.

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