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How to Choose a Software Development Shop (An Honest Checklist)
July 8, 2026 · 5 min
Choosing who you trust with your system is just as important as the system itself. This checklist will save you some headaches.
What to ask
- Can I see a prototype before I commit?
- What's the pricing model? (Healthy: implementation + maintenance.)
- Who supports me during the implementation?
- What happens with support and improvements after delivery?
Red flags
- They charge everything upfront and then vanish.
- They can't explain the "what" and the "why" in plain language.
- There's no maintenance plan.
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