Digital Product Development Services & Solutions

Software products are literally end products that are software programs. Usually the program is delivered alongside instructions for using the product. For example, if you download a mobile game, that's a software product. So is Microsoft Office or the media player that lets you watch videos on your phone.

You create a software product by going through a software development process. This typically requires specific resources and skills, such as a programmer who knows the right type of programming language for the job at hand. You'll also need to know the business purpose for your software, what you want the program to do and who will be using the program. For example, are you developing software for use by internal employees or as an offering for external clients or customers?

Armed with the answers to these questions, you can find a software development company to meet your needs. Software development service providers bring the technical resources, experience and knowledge to your project to turn your ideas into a software product.

Software products can be categorized into four major types:

• Application products. These are what many people are most familiar with. They're the apps and programs you use for communication, entertainment and productivity. Email programs, word processors, games, and video streaming apps are examples.
• Embedded products. These are often "invisible" to the average user. They're built into equipment, machines and devices to help them run or perform tasks. For example, most cars today have embedded software to help manage sensor processes.
• System products. These are the software solutions that run a system, such as the operating system on your computer.
• Programming products. These are software solutions designed for use by developers to help them build and maintain other software programs. Examples include text editors and debugging tools.

Software product development is the act of designing, coding and implementing a software product. Typically, the process is completed by a development team. The resources required for the team depend on what type of software is being developed.

Cost can vary widely for software products. Something very basic that can be built on top of existing open-source frameworks might come with a price range in the hundreds or low thousands of dollars. A comprehensive piece of software with complex business requirements could cost much more. The most expensive software programs cost millions, though these are outliers and not reflective of average prices.

For more information about what your software project might cost, reach out to Net Solutions to get a quote.

An experienced development team can help you understand the best technologies for your project. Popular options include Python, JavaScript and Java, in part because they are widely used and easy for most developers to work with and pick up. More modern programming languages such as Rust and Kotlin are sometimes used, and in many cases, the technology used depends on the project. If you're developing software for use on iOS or Android devices, for example, you're limited to the languages those platforms support.