Working with an external technology partner might be challenging. Maybe you had a bad experience or don't know how to proceed. If you have any concerns or doubts, we want to help you overcome them! The following article will help you better understand our work and conduct the selection process.

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Embarking on the development of applications or websites is more than just hiring a team. It's about becoming a part of a collaborative effort. You'll be making significant decisions and choosing from a range of options. Understanding our work process and the value of your investment is an integral part of this journey. Find out more about how we work!

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What will your day-to-day project work be like?

If you are looking for a technical team that offers an individual attitude and flexible approach depending on your goals, the reasonable answer is that it depends. At KOIA, it always depends on the project we are working on for the client. We work agilely, which means that we plan our work every week and every month to adapt dynamically to the difficulties and new tasks we encounter on an ongoing basis. Each team member has their area of responsibility, decision-making, and tasks to complete. Before writing a line of code, we consider the best solution regarding budget, expected result, etc. In fact, 80% of the work is done before any code is written.

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Our job includes: business analysis, product architecture, programming, user experience design, interface design, functionality testing, and more.

Do I need to know exactly what functionality I need?

Knowing what problem you want to solve or your idea for solving it is good. We can help you find it by analysing your business environment, organisation's processes, and available technologies.

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We start by defining an initial project and action plan. However, this usually changes over time. While the business and strategic assumptions remain the same, minor elements such as functionalities are subject to change. It is challenging to design something as complex as an application or website in advance, down to the smallest detail. It is easier to go from the general to the detailed during the process. That is why we are agile!

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What is my role in the project?

You are the project owner and always have the final say. We will be in regular contact so that you can make critical decisions and know where we are. However, remember that you are hiring us to support you with our knowledge and experience. We will always give you our recommendations or possible solutions.

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We know you are busy developing your business, and we will do our best to save you time. However, you should know that you are essential to the project. Without your knowledge of the business environment, the product, and expertise, the final product will certainly not be as good as it could be if you give us some of your precious time.

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We know you are busy developing your business, and we will do our best to save you time. However, you should know that you are essential to the project. Without your knowledge of the business environment, the product, and expertise, the final product will certainly not be as good as it could be if you give us some of your precious time.

Who owns the code and projects you develop for me?

This can depend on several factors and is usually set out in the contract between the client and the development company. This contract should clearly address intellectual property issues, including copyright in source code, documentation, and any other material created.

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It is often assumed in the IT industry that when clients pay for software development, they receive full rights to the work results, including the source code. However, we may reserve the right to reuse specific components or parts of the code libraries. It all depends on what we agree on together.

It is also possible to license the software to the customer instead of transferring the full copyright to the customer. In this case, the customer can use the software according to the licence terms but does not have the right to modify, distribute, or sell it without the developer's permission.

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Will you train my internal IT team to maintain and develop the product?

We can train your team to operate the product we have developed once the project is complete. However, if you need a team, we can still work with you to help you manage and maintain the software. This is essential as applications or IT systems must be constantly updated, and some elements must be adapted to meet current business needs.

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In summary, working with a technology company can be transparent and effective, even easy, if you have a technology partner who understands your business and goals and guides you through the process. And that is our role. At KOIA, we are not a company that just writes code. We create solutions and help businesses grow. We're here for you and happy to share our experience!