Programming solutions

Programming solutions is about providing a solution from start to finish, from getting requirements, to making a design to delivering the application. This service can include all of these steps to provide you with an end-to-end solution, or it may focus on just one aspect of the software development lifecycle.

Estimating cost of software development is largely a skill based on past experience. There are however a number of factors which play a role in determining cost. Based on these factor this service can be purchased on an hourly rate or on a fixed price. The factors are listed below.

Features
Quantity of features as well as interaction between features increase software complexity.
Compatibility and portability
Multi-platform solution is much more complex and expensive to build.
Quality and reliability
Robustness and ability of the software to handle error situations as well as the level and quantity of quality insurance test increase software complexity.
Performance
High efficiency criteria raise complexity and cost.
Flexibility
Adaptable and extensible solution that preserves its value in the long term is much more complex to build.
Usability
Insuring product usability increase the quantity of requirements activities, prototyping and test with users.
Appearance
Sophisticated art design (graphic, audio) require expertise from subcontractors.
Schedule
Solution that must be developed quickly costs more.
Changing initial requirements
Changing the requirements once software development has started is the largest single factor that increases the cost of development.
Intellectual property
In typical cases, ownership of the software will be transferred to the client, however in some cases, it may be desirable to share ownership and lower services cost.