10 Common Mistakes to Avoid During Software Development Outsourcing.

1. 10 COMMON MISTAKES
TO AVOID DURING
SOFTWARE
DEVELOPMENT
OUTSOURCING
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2. Software Development Projects need the use of chaotic development technologies.
The developer might create an Android app using Java, an iPhone app using Swift, or a
highly interactive web app using AngularJS. For fast illustration that lets the
programmer test and efficiently builds apps.
Ruby on Rails is a user-friendly application used by many of the big companies,
including Twitter, Groupon, and Airbnb.
Another most used language is Python, and that is because of its highly readable code.
However, even if you are using state-of-the-art technologies, this would not guarantee
the success of your project, it is very rare that technology is the reason for the failure.
Most of the difficulties that come up in software development outsourcing are because
of the “human factor.” This is basically a reality with software development projects.
At Engineer Master Solutions, we are keenly aware of this and this is why we have put
so much focus on management and communication with our clients.
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3. PITFALLS
Never Keep Your Project at Rim
Be honest
Both Sides must Commit to the Project
Knowledge Transfer is Vital Build Momentum Gradually
Prioritize your Goals
Solve Issues Before they Arise
Transparency is Better
Collaboration is at the Core of Outsourcing
The Trust Factor
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4. NEVER KEEP
YOUR PROJECT
AT RIM
Collaborating with a software development outsourcing company asks for
attention, organization, commitment, and skills. Obviously, your company
should have a smooth working when you take up a new project. This way,
when the other company is added, you know how to manage and everyone
knows their responsibilities. No other company can do this for you. If they
say that they will, then consider this as a yellow flag.
There is a surprising amount of companies that believe that a software
development project simply requires them to partner with an outsourcing
service provider, then entrust that service provider with full responsibility
for the project while they attend to their other responsibilities.
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5. THE TRUST
FACTOR
It is very obvious, that lack of trust can weaken any relationship. That’s
why to give building trust is the utmost priority at Engineer Master
Solutions. We have thinking that the trust factor is very important in our
work with companies that come to us for help with software development.
The process of development needs a strong foundation that can only be
initiated by humans who trust each other to invest themselves wholly in the
project’s success. In practice, when two people start working together,
trust is imagined, but real trust builds with time. We all are aware of what
it means to gain someone’s trust. It comes down to the old sayings, “Actions
speak louder than words.”
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6. BE HONEST
A crucial part of trust is full disclosure. There is no reason to hide bad news
when both sides are committed to a project’s success. Outsourcing partners
requires clarity and honesty when we talk about all the aspects of a
project, like work schedule, team priorities, deliverables, software
development quality, etc.
Most of the people can identify if something is hidden by just seeing the
picture of the presentation or if something is missing. So, there is no reason
to hide the things related to the outsourced projects.
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7. BOTH SIDES
MUST COMMIT
TO THE PROJECT
People in organizations rely on senior management for guidance, both
direct and indirect. Unless they are assured of support from above, they’re
unlikely to take major risks. Outsourcing a development project carries
inherent risks, so it is imperative that both companies are fully on board
whether it involves a major change or a minor improvement.
The first step is to establish a shared vision for how the initiative will meet
strategic objectives. An important part of this shared vision is to clearly
define how the two companies will contribute to each other’s success.
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8. KNOWLEDGE
TRANSFER IS
VITAL
In any new software development outsourcing partnership,
knowledge transfer needs to be established. It is imperative that the
client and service provider work together to define the product and
the technical requirements for a new project. Failure to transfer
knowledge can lead to significant problems with outsourced
projects.
While team members are getting to know one another, a
comprehensive knowledge base needs to be established. In fact, this
initial phase lays a solid foundation for future trust.
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9. COLLABORATION
IS AT THE CORE OF
OUTSOURCING
A collaborative partnership in the software development
outsourcing model is achieved by bringing together teams with
different skill sets in order to maximize results. At Engineer
Master Solutions, we believe that great partnerships are
synonymous with success.
As well, the partnership is a two-way street (as both a
requirement and a benefit).
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10. TRANSPARENCY
IS BETTER
At Engineer Master Solutions, we believe in software
development outsourcing transparency. By Transparency, we do
not mean that all the details are shared in public, but at least all
the data is in front of all the employees and all of them are
available to the client. However, roles and management are
important.
On a larger scope, the role of Team Lead, Client Manager, UI
Designer, and a team responsible for documentation makes
sense.
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11. SOLVE ISSUES
BEFORE THEY
ARISE
Collaborating on any innovative or technical effort that is complicated in
nature assures the difficulties and controversies. Embrace this reality, ask
tough questions, clarify your concerns, and be ready to work together to
resolve issues as they arise.
Doing so builds trust and confidence. Additionally, when difficult issues are
resolved through teamwork, everybody gets energized.
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12. PRIORITIZE YOUR
GOALS
Clear goals attract your whole work on a project with a
vision that has been in front of you. While goals like “high
quality”, “fast time”, or “low cost” are utmost, it is even
more important to sort them out and clarify smaller and
more focused goals.
For instance, let us say that the project is going to deliver a
backup solution. A more specific aim would be to have
backups restart in the event of a power or network failure.
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13. BUILD
MOMENTUM
GRADUALLY
Getting started with a small project is one way to
establish a new outsourcing software development
relationship. In this way, both parties can evaluate
the suitability of their respective teams before
moving on to larger, more impactful projects. Like
trust, momentum can’t be rushed. We call it “crawl,
walk, run.”.
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