How good is my business software?

Is your software lazy, constantly freezing or inexplicably failing again and again? Have you ever critically scrutinised your software quality? This article shows why it is important to scrutinise the code quality of your own software and what impact good or poorly programmed software can have on your SME.

Code quality influences the efficiency, security, scalability and long-term maintenance costs of your business software. Poor programming can cause significant limitations, while good programming forms the basis for smooth processes. Software with repeated failures should be urgently checked for faulty programming.

Challenges in adding new functions or dealing with growing data volumes can indicate an architecture that is not scalable. Security risks such as outdated protocols or insufficiently protected data are clear signs of a lack of security. In addition, software based on outdated technologies may struggle to keep pace with current technical requirements in practice. It is important that SMEs regularly review their performance to ensure the efficiency and innovation of their business software.

Low-quality software is often characterised by an unstructured and complex code base, which can lead to considerable complications when it comes to maintenance and adaptation to specific company processes. Complex, poorly programmed source code not only makes it difficult for the development teams in the company to work together, but can also lead to the entire system coming to a standstill if the responsible employees fail. This increases the administrative workload and entrepreneurs quickly lose the overview.

Well-programmed software is characterised by a clear, well-structured architecture. The investment in high-quality programming may be higher initially, but this leads to long-term savings. A well-designed architecture not only enables efficient development, but also provides reliability and the flexibility to integrate innovative technologies.

Code reviews, automated testing and the use of analysis tools are important to ensure that the code base always meets the highest quality standards. Clean, well-structured software solutions not only enable easier troubleshooting, but also help to avoid technical debt, which can lead to higher maintenance costs in the long term.

And what is technical debt?

A large number of companies have been forced to accelerate their digital transformation during the pandemic. In a few cases, this was done in a structured way. There are usually two ways to complete a task: Either completely or partially, so that the result of the programmes covers the needs in the short term but has to be reworked at a later date. In the latter case, technical debt is incurred because the necessary rework increases the backlog of work. “Technical debt therefore arises when you favour a short-term, simpler solution instead of choosing a better quality model in the long term.

Have technical debts accumulated during your software development? Is the business software you implemented at short notice falling flat on its face? Then it’s time for re-factoring or re-engineering your software. Investing in re-engineering or re-factoring is not only worthwhile due to the immediate benefits, but also pays off in the long term in terms of efficiency, customer satisfaction, cost savings and innovative ability. This strategic approach not only ensures current competitiveness, but also the ability to adapt to future challenges.

When developing your business software, pay attention to quality right from the start and don’t cut corners. At soxes, we use standardised components that significantly simplify the development of individual business software while still fulfilling all the important criteria of good software. The combination of years of experience and standardisation and process orientation creates various advantages for our customers. Fast project realisation saves you time and money. With our KUBE-X development platform, we place a clear focus on the security and quality of the code with highly automated, regular tests from the ground up. Thanks to the modularity of our KUBE-X platform, you decide which services your company will use. This is because KUBE-X services are customised precisely to your needs. You only purchase and pay for exactly those services that your company actually uses.

Thanks to the KUBE-X slice and dice process, we can also modernise your existing application or your poor code simply and in just 4 steps and meet all quality criteria – without BIG BANG!