A new development partner for existing software
Changing developers does not mean starting over. Existing software contains workflows and features that staff or customers depend on. We first look at how to preserve and improve them.
We examine the code, database, integrations and hosting. You get an explanation of the application's condition, which problems are urgent and what is needed to take over maintenance.
Know what needs attention
An outdated PHP version, an integration that keeps failing or a release process known to only one person can leave your business exposed. We identify those problems and explain their impact on everyday use and future changes.
You receive priorities you can use to make decisions. What needs fixing first? Which updates can be scheduled? Which new features can follow?
- Understand the technical condition of your application.
- A sequence for urgent fixes, updates and new features.
- A proposal for handover and ongoing maintenance.
Arrange the handover while your business keeps running
We bring together the required access to code, hosting and external services. If the current developer is available, we involve them in the handover. Where documentation is missing, we investigate the application and draw on your team's knowledge.
We use a test environment for changes. Before taking over maintenance, we check the main workflows and how to restore an earlier version. This establishes how changes reach production and who acts when problems occur.
Maintain and develop without unnecessary rebuilding
Targeted fixes, updates and better tests can make an existing application maintainable again. We explain when that is enough and when a larger component needs replacing.
We can then develop new features, improve performance and handle day-to-day maintenance. Important decisions and procedures are documented so knowledge of your application can be passed on.
What does an application takeover cost?
The condition of the software determines how much work the takeover needs. A documented application with tests is quicker to hand over than a system without source-code access or with many overdue updates.
We start with a separately priced assessment. You then receive a proposal for handover, necessary fixes and maintenance, allowing you to decide based on the actual condition of your software.
Related work by GSD
Our work includes Laravel platforms with customer documents and access permissions, as well as integrations between existing WordPress environments. The cases below illustrate the applications and data flows we work with.
Frequently asked questions
Do you take over software from other agencies?
Yes. We first review the application and available access. We then explain what work we can take over and what needs arranging for the handover.
Can you update an older PHP or Laravel version?
We review the versions and components in use, then propose an upgrade, in stages where needed, and test whether the main features continue working.
What if the previous developer no longer responds?
We start with the code, accounts and information you do have and help identify missing access. If an essential account or the source code is unavailable, we explain what that prevents us from doing.
Can you build new features afterwards?
Yes. Once we understand the application, we can develop new features alongside maintenance. For each addition, we explain the work, costs and effects on existing features.