Software Development
According to IBM Research (2014), software development refers to a set of computer science activities particularly dedicated to the process of establishing, designing, deploying, and supporting software. Software development generally addresses all aspects of writing and running software code.
A computer’s software serves as its instruction manual to which it seeks to follow and understand. It is independent from a computer’s hardware. Software development makes possible the websites, application developments, operating systems, hardware and software management applications, and media players that people see on the world wide web today.
The many software developers in the globe are the creative brains behind the mobile or online applications and operating systems people see today. There are two types of software developers: applications software and systems software developers.
The main difference between the two types of software developers is based on the people they cater to. On the one hand, applications software developers mostly deal with mobile and web applications that the general public use. On the other hand, systems software developers deal with large corporations or organizations where they develop software for large businesses, hospitals, or government agencies that help with tracking and computing data.
But what do they use to create these complex applications?
The most simple and basic programming language out there is Hyper-Text Markup Language or better known as HTML. HTML is mainly used for the creation and development of web pages and email programming. The best part is that this is free to use so anyone can easily learn how to create basic web pages by starting with HTML, but compared to other programming languages, HTML gives the steepest learning curve.
The next one is JavaScript, which is a more advanced programming language. Used by companies like WordPress and LinkedIn, and is usually placed in HTML or ASP files. JavaScript allows for more complex and interactive web pages that’s why it is an important language to learn.
Java, on the other hand, despite its name being close to that of JavaScript, is a separate, high-level, general-purpose, objective-oriented, programming language used by software engineers and Java developers. Java allows for mobile and web applications that’s why it is the core foundation for developing Android apps
There’s also C++ and C# which are also two separate programming languages. C++ is an extension of C Language and is a general-purpose, mid-level, object-oriented programming language. Used by companies like Google, Amazon, and Adobe.
On the other hand, C# is a multi-paradigm programming language that features strong typing, imperative, declarative, functional, generic, object-oriented, and component-oriented disciplines. This language is usually used by software engineers, senior web developers, and automation test engineers.
There’s also Python, one of the most widely-used programming languages, it is an interpreted, object-oriented, and flexible language with a simple syntax. It can also be integrated into other programming languages like C++ and C.
Aside from these mentioned above, there is also Linux, PHP, Swift, CQL, GO, R, Linux, Git, Oracle, and DevOps, each with their own strengths as a programming language.
Now that a few basics have been presented in software development, developers, and programming, people are able to appreciate how outsourcing one’s programming needs could greatly benefit one’s business better.
Outsourcing
Outsourcing is generally the business process of hiring or delegating tasks to a third-party provider. Programming and software development are some of the most prominently outsourced jobs in the outsourcing industry.
According to Forbes (2017), there are three main benefits of outsourcing:
1. No-need to hire more employees
With outsourcing, the need to hire long-term employees who only perform seasonal tasks can now be avoided. The option to outsource project-based or contractual labor done by well-equipped professionals saves people and their businesses a lot of money and effort. This allows them to have more time to devote to their business or other important things, and creating a better work/life balance.
2. Access to a larger pool of talented individuals
Outsourcing opens people’s options to off-shore vendors and agencies that deliver excellent work. Especially with the help of off-shore outsourcing (the practice of hiring from a different country far from one’s country of residence), people will be able to find driven and experienced professionals from countries like India and the Philippines who excel at software development, digital marketing, customer service and lead generation, to name a few.
3. Lower Labor Cost
Hiring off-shore also creates an opportunity for one’s business to hire somebody at a lower cost without sacrificing the quality of work produced. Not only are funds saved up on employee benefits and compensation but also on labor fees as well. This allows one’s business to scale up at a significantly faster rate.
Outsourcing, particularly off-shore outsourcing, is an ideal way of getting tasks done for one’s business by a third-party vendor or agency located outside of their country. Popular countries for off-shore outsourcing include those in Asia like China, Philippines, India, Malaysia, and South American countries like Brazil and Mexico.
When compared to countries in western regions or more developed countries like the USA or Canada, labor costs are significantly lower. However, this does not sacrifice the quality of work, especially in the field of technology and software development, countries like India and the Philippines are just as competent and can produce the work needed for the business.
Anyone from SME’s (Small and Medium-scale Enterprises) to large-scale businesses and organizations outsource tasks like programming and bookkeeping. Software and Web developers, Virtual Assistants, Graphic Designers, Social Media Managers, and the like have all seen an increase in hiring from outsourcing. Platforms like Upwork, Fiverr and other freelance outsourcing sites are booming.
For small businesses or startups, outsourcing might just be the best business process there is. SMEs and startups benefit the most from outsourcing because it offers people an opportunity to hire based on their company’s needs for a short-term. Organizations or companies can get all benefits of having contractual or full-time employees at a reasonable rate through outsourcing. They also get to personally screen and interview the personnel that they need to run the business or project.
The knowledge, experience, and talent needed to execute certain aspects of a business are all skills that require years of training and learning. With outsourcing, startups have access to a vast number of dedicated individuals who have labored hours into perfecting their craft.
Conclusion
Here at Mangtas, outsourcing is made easier. With a team-based business model that offers solutions to most business needs in software development, programming, web development, design, digital marketing, social media marketing needs, etc., organizations are able to find services all in one place.
Startups can collaboratively work with a handpicked team of individuals equipped with different skills needed to accomplish the tasks needed for one’s business. With Mangtas, outsourcing from Asian countries like India and the Philippines or European countries like Poland, Ukraine and Romania, offers significantly lower rates than the average web developer/ software developer.
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