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Bring Your Will. We’ll Bring the Way.

Managed app development with Crowdbotics isn’t a conventional agency engagement. It’s a hands-on collaboration between you and a dedicated team of experts to plan, design, build, and release your app at the highest possible quality and on your preferred timeline.

With Crowdbotics custom app development, you can expect:

  • AI-assisted project planning for maximum accuracy
  • Transparent pricing and progress updates from your team
  • Time and cost savings from our catalog of prebuilt modules
  • Optional access to best-in-class Microsoft Azure cloud offerings

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Never Start From Zero

Our software development process is based on a simple but powerful insight: up to 70% of the code needed to build any new app has already been built before. That’s why we’ve created a platform that automatically identifies and adds prebuilt code to your project – meaning you’ll never start from scratch.

Crowdbotics has the right mindset to reuse existing code and only focus on value-added aspects of the app. And they also have the speed — speed-to-market is critical for a startup like us.

Gabriela Pelin

CEO, VoiceLove

We’ve had very consistent engineering, very consistent support, and huge flexibility with regard to what we can do.

Tim Smith

Partner, Bee Partners

Crowdbotics has been an integral part of Aura’s growth to millions of users. Their engineers have become a part of our core team, and we recommend Crowdbotics to anyone looking for a trusted engineering partner.

Steve Lee

Co-Founder/CEO, Aura Health

We are really excited by Crowdbotics’ ability to modularize and create components. This will give consumers tools to change rules on how they want payments to work and give merchants tools to decide how they want to route payments.

Geoff Cairns

CEO, Hamilton’s Reserve

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Crowdbotics Startup Community Fundraising Resources

Early-stage fundraising can be one of the most challenging and thrilling stages of a company’s growth, and Crowdbotics has been there for countless first-time entrepreneurs as they begin this process.

As a venture-backed startup ourselves, we understand the ins and outs of early-stage fundraising — and how the decisions you make at the start can shape your eventual path to scale.

That’s why we’ve drafted this guide to help you research different funding structures for your business as you begin to build with Crowdbotics.

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Over the last 20 years, developers have written more than 2.8 trillion lines of code.1 Yet, in today’s fast-paced, constantly evolving business environment, that’s still not enough. Because organizations fail to take advantage of the massive trove of existing code available to them, their need to create new code grows far more rapidly than it can be written. Crowdbotics was built precisely to solve this problem, and to do so, we have pioneered a new approach to enterprise software development: CodeOps.

Simply put, CodeOps is a philosophy and methodology centered around systematic code reuse. It’s also a commitment to excellence and foresight in software development. At its core is the underlying principle that code is not disposable; it should be reused as much as possible. This mindset led us to four core tenets of CodeOps:

  1. Embrace and extend existing code: Organizations should recognize and utilize the vast repository of existing code as a primary resource. The idea is to prioritize reusing and modularizing this code while treating every project as an opportunity to build upon what already exists. This approach fosters efficiency, reduces redundancy, and accelerates development.
  1. Seamless integration with DevOps: CodeOps isn’t a revolution; it’s an evolution that enhances DevOps processes without disruption by leveraging current infrastructure and workflows to ensure a natural and progressive adoption for DevOps practitioners.
  1. Balance between AI and human ingenuity: AI plays a crucial role in generating and identifying code, while human creativity augments projects. This balance ensures that AI serves not as a crutch but as a catalyst for innovation and efficiency.
  2. Success Starts with the Idea, not the Code: Beginning a project with a reuse mindset sets the foundation for maximizing reuse. Turning an initial idea into comprehensive requirements becomes the linchpin for success. Great requirements documentation not only bridges any gap between the business and IT, but also powers successful reuse code.

codeops Principles

Breaking these tenets down even further resulted in the creation of eight principles of CodeOps:

  1. Recognizing the wealth of existing code. Up to 70% of any application’s code likely exists in other applications. 
  1. Prioritizing reuse over re-creation. Development projects should begin by seeking opportunities to reuse existing code. 
  1. Modularization for future use. Modularized code should serve as a building block for tomorrow’s projects. 
  1. Harmonizing with DevOps. CodeOps should serve as a complementary approach to established DevOps practices.
  1. The role of AI. AI is an ally in generating new code and identifying reusable components.
  1. Elevating project requirements. CodeOps encompasses the entire development lifecycle, which includes creating quality requirements documentation.
  1. AI is a catalyst, not a crutch. AI’s true value is realized when it complements human ingenuity, not when it redundantly replicates validated code.
  1. A natural evolution for DevOps practitioners. Adopting CodeOps is a natural progression towards greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Our commitment

Crowdbotics is committed to these principles as a new standard for software development. Our journey with CodeOps is about building a legacy of efficient, sustainable, and innovative software development practices that will propel the industry forward for the foreseeable future.

To be clear, CodeOps is far more than a software development methodology. We see CodeOps as a movement. We envision an ecosystem of companies delivering technology and services to enable CodeOps practices. We believe that CodeOps is an essential ingredient for the full realization of generative AI’s potential when it comes to enterprise software development. The invention of small, reliable internal combustion engines wasn’t enough to bring about the automotive revolution. However, the world completely changed when the parallel innovation of assembly line manufacturing was combined with the new engine technology. The same transformational potential exists with the pairing of AI and CodeOps, and Crowdbotics is proud to help introduce this concept to the industry. 

We are excited to share our vision for CodeOps with the industry today. Furthermore, we are eager to begin working with industry partners, technology visionaries, software developers and business leaders to realize the power and potential of systematic code reuse. 

You can learn more about CodeOps here and you can learn about the Crowdbotics CodeOps platform here.

1. Sage McEnery. “How Much Computer Code Has Been Written”. Medium, July 18, 2020 (Link)

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]]> Crowdbotics Announces CodeOps as a New Standard For Application Development http://crowdbotics.com/posts/newsroom/crowdbotics-announces-codeops-as-a-new-standard-for-application-development/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://crowdbotics.com/?p=3437 Crowdbotics today officially unveiled its vision for a new approach to enterprise software development, CodeOps, that helps organizations reuse code at scale, saving time and money and reducing risk.

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BERKELEY, Calif. – March 12, 2024 – Crowdbotics, pioneer of CodeOps as the new standard methodology for software development, today officially unveiled the company’s vision for a new approach to enterprise software development. CodeOps helps organizations reuse code at scale, saving time and money and reducing risk. More importantly, by leveraging reusable code for duplicated features and functionality, developers can focus on innovative, differentiated code that makes a difference to their organizations. 

Blog post: A new standard for app development: CodeOps

In 2024, there is an intensified focus on increasing efficiency and productivity. Crowdbotics recognizes that businesses are under tremendous pressure to justify new tech spending while seeking to derive as much value as possible from their existing technology investments. CodeOps is precisely the solution to these challenges. It is both a new methodology and technological approach to solving a challenge that has vexed organizations for decades. By finally delivering on the promise of systematic code reuse, businesses can bring software to market faster and at lower costs than traditional methods.

“CodeOps is an emerging movement with several ‘kindred spirit’ companies using similar approaches. For example, GitHub calls it ‘innersourcing,’” said Anand Kulkarni, founder and CEO, Crowdbotics. “One of the exciting things about foundational movements is that they exist independently of any one company. We are thrilled to share our vision today for CodeOps as we believe there are sizable benefits across our entire industry and for customers of all sizes. In parallel with the current AI revolution, we believe that CodeOps represents a paradigm shift that dramatically improves the process of building enterprise software.”

CodeOps | AI and Code Reuse for Modern Software Development

While the latest AI advancements enable CodeOps, this new approach is about far more than leveraging code generation. AI enables a shift-left approach in which code reuse begins during a project’s requirements definition phase. 

A core principle of CodeOps is that code reuse begins with requirements. Waiting until the development phase inevitably leads to failure. With improved execution of the requirements phase, business stakeholders and the development team are in better sync, and a solid foundation is also laid, enabling systematic code reuse. CodeOps takes further advantage of AI to match defined requirements directly with reusable code modules and finally relies on AI to assemble those code modules into a nearly complete application. Taking teams from idea to spec and then from spec to code, all at a record pace is the magic AI paired with this new CodeOps methodology. 

“Copilots and GenAI are driving a hidden revolution that affects how products and services will be built,” said Aaron Reich, Chief Technology Officer, Avanade. “A paradigm shift focused on code reuse with AI called CodeOps will become standard across the software development lifecycle to accelerate time to market while balancing the needs of IT governance.”

“We work with organizations forced to become software companies, such as retail and manufacturing,” added Kulkarni. “Any organization can benefit from the modular approach to software creation as each code module has been verified or safe listed, and the full code components live in a code repository. This differs from low-code solutions because the entire code set can be seen, and each component has been vetted and approved by someone in the organization.” 

Crowdbotics Outlines Four Fundamental Tenets in Its CodeOps Manifesto:

  • Embrace and extend existing code: Businesses should prioritize reusing and modularizing existing code while treating every project as an opportunity to build upon what already exists. This approach fosters efficiency, reduces redundancy, and accelerates development.
  • Seamless integration with DevOps: CodeOps isn’t a revolution; it’s an evolution that enhances DevOps processes without disruption by leveraging current infrastructure and workflows to ensure a natural and progressive adoption for DevOps practitioners.
  • Balance between AI and human ingenuity: AI plays a crucial role in generating and identifying code, while human creativity augments projects. This balance ensures that AI serves not as a crutch but as a catalyst for innovation and efficiency.
  • Success Starts with the Idea, not the Code: Beginning a project with a reuse mindset sets the foundation for maximizing reuse. Turning an initial idea into comprehensive requirements becomes the linchpin for success. Great requirements documentation bridges any gap between the business and IT and powers successful reuse code.

To learn more about CodeOps principles, connect with Crowdbotics:

About Crowdbotics 

Crowdbotics helps enterprise customers deliver applications faster using strategic code reuse and generative AI. Our platform enables teams to speed up software development while maintaining governance over code from multiple sources. This process of generating, storing, and strategically reusing code is an emerging framework called CodeOps. To learn more, visit Crowdbotics.

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  • Info about any existing code or tech stack (fine if there’s none yet)
  • Wireframes or UX sketches
  • Timeline, deadlines
  • Examples of similar apps or products you want to emulate

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Building Generative AI-Powered Calculators with Crowdbotics

Some of the world’s most useful apps and websites
include interactive components that allow users to
input data points to generate useful information to
guide decision-making. For businesses, these types
of generative AI-powered calculators can provide
several benefits.

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Crowdbotics for Building Customer Portals

The importance of a good-looking, easy-to-use, and functionally sound customer portal can’t be overstated. Portals are often the main channel by which customers interact directly with an organization; a subpar or clunky experience can quickly lead to customers looking to take their business elsewhere, whereas a modern portal is an excellent way to give your customers what they want when they want it.

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]]> http://crowdbotics.com/posts/download/crowdbotics-for-building-customer-portals/feed/ 0 Retail App Cost Estimate http://crowdbotics.com/posts/cost-to-build/retail-app/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 07:11:37 +0000 http://crowdboticsprd.wpenginepowered.com/blog/retail-app/ What is a retail app? A retail application is a web, mobile, or desktop application that enables users to make purchases at brick-and-mortar retail locations. Retail apps typically offer features such as barcode scanning and item lookup, payment methods (credit/debit cards, cash), and inventory lookup. Retail apps have a lot in common with other ecommerce […]

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]]> What is a retail app? A retail application is a web, mobile, or desktop application that enables users to make purchases at brick-and-mortar retail locations. Retail apps typically offer features such as barcode scanning and item lookup, payment methods (credit/debit cards, cash), and inventory lookup. Retail apps have a lot in common with other ecommerce apps like hotel booking apps, vendor management apps, and ticketing apps. Some of the most popular retail applications include Alibaba, Amazon, eBay, and Etsy. Examples of retail apps built with Crowdbotics:
  • The client wants to improve the web experience of their online store as well as build a fairly basic mobile app.
  • A mobile app for a national jewelry chain. That would be a full marketplace with payment, shipping info/tracking, multimedia hosting pictures & videos at a minimum.
  • An app that will survey customers, create challenges, get rewards, and more. The app is free to download and will be available in the U.S. and Canada.

What is the typical cost to build a retail app?

A retail app usually costs about $37,500 to build. However, the total cost can be as low as $25,000 or as high as $50,000. A retail app with a low number of features (also known as a minimum viable product, or MVP) will be more affordable than an app that includes all intended functionality. For example, here are some previous retail app price quotes from Crowdbotics:
  • $15,000
  • $75,000
  • $150,000

How long does it take to build a retail app?

A retail app usually takes 1067 hours to build. However, a retail app can be built in as few as 133 hours, or in as many as 2000 hours. The exact timeline mostly depends on how complicated your specific app is. As a general rule, it will take longer if you require highly custom designs, niche features, complex logic, or non-standard release platforms. For example, some previous retail apps build with Crowdbotics received the following hourly estimates:
  • 267
  • 1333
  • 2000

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How to successfully grow your retail application

A retail app can grow its user base by providing users with the ability to shop for products that they are likely to buy. This is accomplished by keeping the user engaged in the app. A good way to achieve this engagement is by providing personalized recommendations based on previous purchases and behavior.

Risks and challenges of building a retail application

A retail app faces risk aspects related to consumer information, the handling of personal financial information, and reputational risks related to the sale of counterfeit or dangerous products. It is generally advisable to work with a legal team that advises on issues related to intellectual property and product liability.

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]]> Security App Cost Estimate http://crowdbotics.com/posts/cost-to-build/security-app/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 07:11:37 +0000 http://crowdboticsprd.wpenginepowered.com/blog/security-app/ What is a security app? A security application is a web, mobile, or desktop application that monitors your computer system and alerts you if it detects suspicious behavior. Security apps can be used to prevent unauthorized access to your computer systems. They can also be used to monitor how users are accessing sensitive data on […]

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]]> What is a security app? A security application is a web, mobile, or desktop application that monitors your computer system and alerts you if it detects suspicious behavior. Security apps can be used to prevent unauthorized access to your computer systems. They can also be used to monitor how users are accessing sensitive data on your computer systems and trigger alarms when they do something risky or unexpected. Security apps usually have features in common with other app types that help maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle, like fitness apps, diet apps, and exercise apps. Examples of popular security applications include Life360, Scout Alarm, and 1Password. Examples of security apps built with Crowdbotics:
  • A security camera app/dashboard for parking lot security systems.

What is the typical cost to build a security app?

A security app usually costs about $37,500 to build. However, the total cost can be as low as $25,000 or as high as $50,000. A security app with a low number of features (also known as a minimum viable product, or MVP) will be more affordable than an app that includes all intended functionality. For example, here are some previous security app price quotes from Crowdbotics:
  • $25,000

How long does it take to build a security app?

A security app usually takes 333 hours to build. However, a security app can be built in as few as 333 hours, or in as many as 333 hours. The exact timeline mostly depends on how complicated your specific app is. As a general rule, it will take longer if you require highly custom designs, niche features, complex logic, or non-standard release platforms. For example, some previous security apps build with Crowdbotics received the following hourly estimates:
  • 333

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How to successfully grow your security application

A security app must provide a large amount of value in order to overcome users’ fears about sharing their personal information. By doing so, it can build trust with its users and encourage them to download the app. A security app can then continue to grow by providing additional services like background checks, identity protection, and case management.

Risks and challenges of building a security application

A security app provides a critical service for protecting its users and their data. It is therefore subject to legal, regulatory, and reputational risks related to the mismanagement of that data. You should take extreme care to protect user data against unauthorized access or disclosure, and you should ensure that your app has robust privacy controls to allow users to choose how their personal information is used.

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