Codify — Waterford

Codify is based in the Ballynaneashagh area of Waterford and works with businesses across Ireland. It also takes on clients in Dubai. If you are based elsewhere, you can ask whether the project can run remotely or whether in-person meetings are needed, so you know what to expect from the start.

Fees for software work are usually either a fixed price for a defined project or an hourly rate, and the App Developer price guide gives typical prices in Ireland. The main factors are the scope and features of the project and whether you use a freelancer or an agency. Experience and specialism also count, so you can ask for a written breakdown.

For custom software work, the useful checks are practical ones rather than a register. You can ask what training and project experience Codify's developers have, and request examples of similar software built for other businesses. It is also sensible to ask who will own the code and data when the project ends.

A first consultation for software work usually covers what you want to achieve, the systems you use now and what the project could involve. You can ask how long the conversation will take, whether it carries a charge, and what you will receive afterwards, such as a scope outline or an estimate. It also helps to ask who you will be dealing with.

Codify has no Google reviews yet, so you can ask it for references from recent clients. When you speak to a reference, ask about how clear the scope was, how deadlines were handled, how the company responded when plans changed and how support worked after launch.

Bring a short description of the problem you want solved and what a good result would look like. It helps to list the software and spreadsheets you use now, the tasks that are slow or repeated, and any data that needs to move between systems. Examples of current reports or forms can also help.

You can ask Codify for a quote through its website or through its Locufy page. Describe the software or automation you need, the systems it has to connect with and when you would like it ready. Screenshots of your current workflow can help the company understand the job.

On Locufy you can compare Codify with other app developers in Waterford, looking at the services each offers, what each quote includes and the experience each shows. Ask every provider for the same breakdown of scope, timeline and ongoing support so the quotes line up. Look for examples of work similar to yours.