The document outlines frequently asked questions about custom software development, detailing its definition, advantages over off-the-shelf software, and examples of customized applications. It discusses factors influencing costs and development timelines, as well as the integration of legacy systems. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of analyzing business needs to formulate appropriate software solutions.

1. Custom Software
Development
Frequently Asked
Questions

2. Based on our experience and the questions
we receive from our clients, we have written
the following list of Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ). We hope this will help you
understand the issues related to custom
software development.

3. Let’s look at some of
the FAQs related to
Custom Software
Development

4.  Custom software development is the process of
designing a software specially for a group of users
within an organization.
 It is built to address specific users' requirements and is
viewed as more effective than commercial off-the-shelf
software (COTS).
1. What Is Custom Software Development?

5.  Custom software is made especially for an
organization, its target audience, and as per its
business needs.
 Off-the-shelf-software is a readily available software in
the market, and is not customized.
2. Custom Software Vs Off-The-Shelf
Software

6.  Self-serve Kiosks at McDonald’s restaurant.
 Mobile application of Airbnb.
 Uber mobile app.
 Mobile application used by Zomato.
 E-Commerce application of Shopify.
3. Examples Of Customized Software

7.  Business processes can be optimized rather than
getting replaced.
 All activities and processes are properly addressed and
automated as per the requirements.
 A wide range of important statistics and spot trends
are analyzed more effectively with more accuracy,
which saves time and money.
4. How Businesses Benefit From Custom Software?

8.  The cost of creating a custom software depends on its
complexity, the systems to be integrated and the
support needed. Therefore, it’s not possible to
estimate the development cost of custom software
without knowing the exact requirement/SOW.
5. Custom Software Development Cost

9.  Yes, it might be possible.
 Our engineers will guide you by analyzing the needs,
scalability, and supportability of your older app and
offer you appropriate recommendations.
 Integrating your existing application to a newer
application also depends upon the level of access we
have to your older app’s fundamental functions.
6. I Have A Legacy System. Can I Retain It &
Integrate That With Newer Technologies?

10.  There are numerous factors that weigh into this
decision including scalability, existing platforms, client’s
infrastructure, data types, and so on.
 However, your primary decision should be based on
your business needs and the set of features expected
out of the application.
7. How To Identify The Right Software Stack For
My Requirements?

11.  Analyze your business’s needs and formulate the
objectives of the custom software.
 Based on the results of the analysis, design a custom
software solution.
 Once wireframes are approved and changes are
agreed upon mutually, build a custom software with
customer-approved milestones.
8. Steps Involved In The Process Of Custom
Software

12.  Yes, we provide technical support services to the
software applications we have developed for you.
 We can also develop your existing software product, if
you wish to implement new features or integrate third-
party services.
9. Do You Provide Support Services After The
Custom Software Is Developed?

13.  Once your given project is completed, you own
everything necessary to build, maintain, or extend the
software such as executable files, scripts, project files,
source code, etc.
10. Who Owns The Software That You Write For
Me?

14.  The suitable time it takes to build up a custom
software depends on its type and complexity.
 To know the exact time-frame it requires to develop
your software, you can consult our software
development team or have a meeting with them, and
we will get back to you with the answers.
11. How Long Does It Take To Develop Custom
Software?