Author: Kurt Schauer
Sometimes, the requirement profiles for web projects go beyond „off-the-shelf products.“ That’s when he’s needed: our developer Chris Wagner. In his expert interview, he gives you an insight into his daily work at KAOS and talks about one of his favorite disciplines – Custom Application Development.
Chris, could you describe in a few words what the term „Individual Application Development“ means?
The best way to describe it is probably tailor-made software that is specifically designed for a company or its application purpose. This could be in the form of an app, an interface, or a complex website that can do more than just present the company. Examples include Facebook or eBay Kleinanzeigen.
That sounds exciting. Which project inquiries are best suited for this?
As soon as a client performs a constantly recurring activity involving data processing, it is very likely that an inquiry with us would be worthwhile. However, creative ideas are also generally well-suited for us. This cannot be specified in general terms, but essentially, everything is possible.
Where do you see the greatest added value for our clients?
I see the greatest added value in optimizing our clients‘ work processes to increase productivity through automation, avoid the error-proneness of manual processes, and relieve employees, which in turn leads to a more pleasant working environment. We can tailor individual developments directly to the client and are not bound by predefined processes of possibly existing applications.
It makes me proud to see how projects I have contributed to are used in companies and to automate processes that were previously only done manually and with great effort.
What is the difference between system integration and application development?
In application development, software is mainly developed, e.g., to automate processes, whereas system integration deals more with hardware and its setup.
Can you give some well-known examples of individual application development? Companies, software, apps, or products that everyone knows?
Most people are probably familiar with Facebook and Instagram. These are two big examples of what is possible with individual application development. Another example that comes to mind is the DHL Parcel Tracking App.
How extensive should one imagine individual development to be?
This question cannot be answered generally. It always depends on the project and its requirements.
What do you particularly enjoy about your job?
I particularly enjoy it when both the client and we are satisfied with the implementation and the systems are then used productively. It makes me proud to see how projects I have contributed to are used in companies and automate processes that were previously done manually and with great effort.
Thank you, Chris, for this brief insight into your work as an application developer.
Do you have questions?
Kurt Schauer
Managing Director
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