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The Most Costly Mistakes in Software Development

Software development, like any other type of development, takes a lot of time, brainstorming, and, of course, financial investment.

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Lack of a plan and absence of scheduling

Every project needs a detailed plan. Always have a detailed plan that will show all the goals you want to reach with the money you have.

If you are not sure what your targets and deadlines are and, you will have a hard time tracking your progress and noticing mistakes or losses that you may incur.

Also, missing deadlines and overall inconsistency will look unprofessional and might turn the clients away, again losing you money.

With a detailed plan, you will notice where there is space for improvement and where your strengths lie, which is, again, a great advantage.

Unrealistic expectations

Being ambitious is always a virtue, but make sure you don’t promise more than you can achieve. You could risk a great financial loss if those certain expectations are not met.

Not being completely confident about your capabilities could lead to unrealistic ideas of what the software and its functions should be like.

Delaying projects and putting too many close deadlines together can cause a great money loss. It will not only put a lot of pressure on your employees but also hinder their performance, resulting in poor software performance.

Furthermore, be sure that the team you are working with is proficient enough to finish tasks on time. Having a clear picture of your team’s performance and how much they can accomplish in a certain timeframe will save you from unnecessary costly fees and an overall poor reputation.

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