The document outlines best practices for developing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications in a market projected to reach $600 billion by the end of 2023. Key strategies include understanding user needs through a backwards approach, ensuring long-term adaptability, and implementing flexible subscription models. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of user behavior monitoring for continuous improvement and seamless integration with various environments.

2. What are the Best Practices for
developing SaaS Applications?
• In the last five years, cloud services have been rising rapidly, and because of that enterprises
have started moving from traditional applications platforms to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
platforms.
• End-user spending on the SaaS platform is expected to reach $600 billion by the end of 2023.
SaaS platform is in one of the top trends in the cloud industry, and every organization
worldwide has started adopting SaaS application platform.
• It is a must to have a clear understanding of different factors to be considered for building
applications via SaaS platforms. In this blog, we will walk you through the best practices for
developing SaaS applications.
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3. What is Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Application
Development?
• Let us first quickly comprehend what SaaS Application Development is. SaaS application is a
platform to deliver software over IaaS (Internet-as-a-Service).
• In Traditional application platforms, users have to run the setup process for installing the
application on their systems, which requires extensive time & resources.
• SaaS application platform overcomes the challenges of installing software by allowing the user
to access it through IaaS, eliminating the installation & hardware aspects.
• SaaS applications run on the servers of developers or application service providers. It manages
the entire application for you. The best part about the SaaS application platform is that it is
offered on a subscription basis, offering users to pay only for the software usage for the
desired duration.
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4. • SaaS is renowned for its phenomenal advantages, such as compliance, automated security,
and maintenance. You can use SaaS applications on multiple devices with the same
configuration on all devices.
• As users are highly concerned about their personal data’s safety, especially using cloud-based
data backup services, it is a must to have secured layers of security.
• SaaS application platform provides outstanding layers of security, such as multi-factor
authentication & anti-phishing programs to give users peace of mind for their data security.
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5. Best Practices for Developing Software-as-a-
Service (SaaS) Applications
• SaaS applications are creating a massive buzz amongst users. Every user using the Internet is
directly or indirectly using a SaaS application. SaaS applications fulfill different needs of the
users from the applications.
• Developers need to keep this in mind while developing SaaS applications, as it will fulfill users’
needs in one way or another. Rather than working on your idea, try to understand users’
needs & wants. And accordingly, develop SaaS applications.
• This approach is known as Backwards Approach and is used by the world’s top organizations to
build SaaS applications.
1. Taking Backwards Approach
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6. 2. Future Approach
• It is a must to have a long-term vision for the users while developing a SaaS application
(product) to ensure it remains functional for decades.
• Not only the backward approach but SaaS application platforms are also renowned for
offering a futuristic approach to the developers.
• SaaS applications that you develop must adapt to future needs. Ensure to have short-term &
long-term plans for your SaaS applications to tackle the rising demands & needs of the users
in the future.
• Also, you must keep certain features in the application development pipeline to release them
after short intervals to keep the users’ engagement with your application.
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7. 3. Monitoring Users Behaviour
• One of the best benefits of SaaS applications is that you can alter and add features in the
future. You need to analyze & monitor users’ behavior for making the modifications.
• By understanding users’ behavior on your SaaS application, you can develop new features for
enhancing the quality of your application and keeping the users engaged.
• You can use SaaS analytics to determine which features are being preferred most & least by
the users. And accordingly, create new features and evolve existing ones to keep up with the
changing behaviors and needs of the users.
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8. 4. Subscription Model
• The SaaS application platform is one of the most cost-effective platforms for users. And
because of its affordability, it is being preferred and used worldwide by developers and
organizations.
• SaaS platform allows users to pick subscriptions based on their usage, requirements and
needs rather than paying a large amount for the service.
• In traditional software applications, users have to pay huge subscription costs even though
they won’t be using all the features of the package. The SaaS subscription model gives users
the flexibility to choose from what they will be using and need.
• We recommend going for multiple subscription options for tiers of service to ensure enhanced
service offerings & features to the users and have the flexibility to choose the best according
to changing users’ behavior & needs.
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9. 5. Plain sailing Integration
• Every SaaS developer’s desire & priority is that their developed application integrates with the
users’ different cloud environment needs, whether on-premises or hybrid.
• SaaS application platform allows users plain sailing integration for their product (application)
by smoothly integrating with users’ different environments needs. Using APIs for SaaS apps is
one of the best features you must fully capitalize on.
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10. Conclusion
• After reading the blog, you will have comprehensive insight into the best practices for
developing SaaS applications. Implementing these best practices will give you incredible
benefits in the short & long run.
• It will provide developers with an insight into users changing behaviors & needs for your SaaS
application. And accordingly, make modifications to keep the users engaged with your
application.
• Also, you will have a backward and future approach to outshine your application in the
market. However, if you have any questions or want more tips, feel free to contact us.
• At Calidad Infotech, we provide comprehensive cloud services to help you accelerate business
transformation & get maximum scalability at a competitive cost.
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11. • Being one of the leading Cloud Service Providers in India, we offer On-Demand Cloud Services
and SaaS services, which we customize according to your application & organization
requirements & needs.
• Contact us for a quotation for our SaaS services at +91-9909922871 or email at
hello@calidadinfotech.com.
• Refer to our other blog on Types & Service Models of Cloud Computing for your reference.
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