Joerg Strothmann

As a CTO with over 30 years of professional experience in hardware and software development at distributed locations (Europe and India), I have gained a lot of experience, which I like to share.

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Sustainable software development in India: recognize opportunities, minimize risks - with DevRiseUp at your side

Sustainable software development in India: recognize opportunities, minimize risks - with DevRiseUp at your side

In an increasingly digitalized world, companies are looking for solutions that are not only efficient and cost-effective, but also sustainable in the long term. Sustainability in software development means more than just servers powered by green electricity or long-lasting code - it starts with people, continues in stable processes and

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What successful companies do differently when outsourcing software projects

What successful companies do differently when outsourcing software projects

Outsourcing can help companies to reduce costs, gain access to highly qualified developers and implement projects more quickly. But there are many pitfalls that can jeopardize success. Here are the ten biggest mistakes companies make when outsourcing software projects - and how to avoid them. 1. Unclear requirements and objectives

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With Outsourcing through the storm: how to secure your technological future

With Outsourcing through the storm: how to secure your technological future

We live in a time in which the world is changing faster than ever before. Global crises, economic uncertainties and technological upheavals determine our everyday lives - and therefore also the strategies of modern companies. Especially in these turbulent times, it is crucial to keep a consistent eye on corporate

One year of DevRiseUp: Looking back on an exciting first fiscal year

One year of DevRiseUp: Looking back on an exciting first fiscal year

A very special year lies behind us as DevRiseUp celebrates its first birthday today! A year full of challenges, successes, hard work and lots of fun. Reason enough to take a look back and talk about how it all began, the hurdles we overcame and how we are positioning ourselves

Models for outsourcing software development to India

Models for outsourcing software development to India

In recent years, India has developed into a global center for software development. Companies from all over the world are using various outsourcing models to benefit from local expertise, availability of skilled manpower and cost benefits. But not all outsourcing models are the same. Today I would like to highlight

Outsourcing versus in-house development: a possible liberation for Swiss companies too?

Outsourcing versus in-house development: a possible liberation for Swiss companies too?

Nowadays, it is increasingly impossible to find the minimum number of software developers and testers required in Switzerland without breaking the project's business case. In addition, the time required is rarely compatible with the available resources. Outsourcing can be a possible answer to this problem. Having your own

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Support for offshore outsourcing projects after go-live

Support for offshore outsourcing projects after go-live

Many questions about offshore outsourcing software projects revolve around the time afterwards. It is important that customer support continues to function well after the end of the project. This is the only way to be sure that the software will continue to be developed and is also secure in the

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Please no more outdated specifications

Please no more outdated specifications

In today's blog post, I would like to advocate the creation of specifications. But not in the traditional way, but on the basis of workshops using agile methods. The requirements specification plays a central role in software development. It defines the client's requirements and serves as

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Part 4 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

Part 4 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

In the first 3 parts we were only preparing the ground, now it's time to get down to business and start development. Project management, implementation, testing, acceptance and support are now on the programme. 7. Estimating effort and project management 7.1. Estimating effort The developer should create

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Part 3 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

Part 3 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

In the last two parts, we looked at the idea of the app, its appearance and how we want to earn money with it. Today we're looking at the topic of authentication, which plays a central role in most solutions. We will also be looking for suitable developers.

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Part 2 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

Part 2 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

In the first part, we were still very much in the planning stage. We gave some initial thought to the application and how we wanted to implement it. We dealt with the creation of the specifications, quality assurance and some procedural issues. Today we are going one step further and

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Part 1 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

Part 1 of 4: The comprehensive guide to successful app development

Developing an app is a multi-layered process that goes far beyond mere programming. This 4-part guide covers all the steps from the initial idea through to launch and maintenance, including detailed information on the requirements and functional specifications that are essential for the success of a project. 1. Initial considerations

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