Kingsmen Software Blog

How We Assess Version Control During Technical Due Diligence

November 15, 2022

Version control — the process of tracking and managing changes to code, applications and supporting infrastructure — is a core part of the development process.

What Does an Application Lifecycle Management Assessment Look Like?

November 8, 2022

Does the business you’re acquiring have a mature, well-defined system for managing the lifecycle of its software?

What Can You Expect From a Technical Due Diligence Report?

November 1, 2022

“Are we getting a good deal?”

4 Reasons You Cannot Afford to Skip Technical Due Diligence

October 25, 2022

Technical due diligence may be a vital part of the due diligence process, but that doesn’t stop some companies from undervaluing it or skipping it completely.

The Vital Role of Technical Due Diligence in M&A

October 18, 2022

Entering into a merger or acquisition agreement without thorough research into a company’s finances and operations would be unthinkable.

Maturity Is Critical on Both Sides of a Software Development Project

October 4, 2022

Internal teams look to outsourced agencies to add incredible value, something only an experienced studio can offer. Those teams also can’t afford any mistakes, given the critical nature of software for most businesses.

The Importance of Great Communication Between Clients and Developers

September 27, 2022

Communication is usually one of the first things to crack in a client-developer relationship. And when communication goes, the rest of the relationship quickly follows.

Manage Expectations for Better Client-Developer Relationships

September 20, 2022

This cannot be understated: You must be on the same page as your developer.

The Power and Importance of Trust in Software Development

September 13, 2022

You can’t have a functional client-agency relationship without trust, let alone a profitable one.

Expectations, Communication, Trust: The Fundamentals of a Great Agency-Client Relationship

September 6, 2022

Great client-agency relationships are not built on hard skills like the ability to do the work. Of course, development skills are essential, and many a relationship has been burned by an inability to code an effective solution.

3 Straightforward Steps to Prepare Your Team for Product Discovery

August 30, 2022

The quality of your product discovery sessions strongly correlates with the quality of your final software product.

3 Encouraging Traits Development Partners Look for in Client Projects

August 23, 2022

In the same way that no development agency is the perfect fit for every client, no client is the perfect fit for every development agency.

Truthful Timelines and Made Milestones: The Benefits of Planning with an External Partner

August 16, 2022

The differences between completing a software development project alone and working with an external partner can be night and day. A collaborative approach, new insight and additional experience can transform the effectiveness of the end solution.

The Secret to Successful Product Development? Better Discovery

August 11, 2022

When a development team approaches Discovery lightly, they set themselves up for failure.

Are Your Workflows Ready for a Custom Dev Partnership?

August 9, 2022

The give and take in a partnership can be revelatory. Any issues you are currently facing with your internal processes may be made even worse when an outside partner comes in —especially when it comes to planning and signing off work.