How to choose the right way to work with a software development partner, and what to ask before you sign.
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Engineers with skills matched to your business, dedicated only to you and managed day-to-day by you or by DevGate. You cut hiring cost and can expand existing projects or launch new ones quickly.
Best for: Long-running products and roadmaps that keep evolving
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You're billed for the time spent and the engineers involved, so you can adjust scope and resources as priorities change. Ideal for agile, iterative delivery.
Best for: Projects where requirements will evolve
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Scope, timeline and price are agreed up front, removing budget uncertainty. Works best when requirements are clear and stable.
Best for: Well-defined projects with a fixed budget
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You co-create a new product with a technical partner who shares the risk and the reward over the long term.
Best for: New ventures and co-developed products
Timeline
Discovery meeting, rough estimate, team proposal.
Scope, architecture, UX direction and costs agreed.
Two-week sprints with a demo at the end of each.
Production release, monitoring and 24/7 support.
Before you sign
Talk through these questions with an engineer, not a salesperson. Book a 30-minute call or send us a message about your project.
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