Part 4: Carefully Consider Customization
By Luis Vargas
Every business has unique needs, and it can be tempting to customize existing software solutions to meet those needs precisely.
However, customization requires specialized coding skills and, in some cases, custom implementation, which can cause a cascade of challenges. Further revisions will require more code; future releases could be impacted, necessitating even more code. If the customization impacts the software’s functionality, the vendor is typically not responsible...