5 database tasks you need a development agency for
Part of solving your business challenges is thinking outside of the box, cube or categorical representation itself! When we say we’re a development agency, we’re not just about making new things… we’re here to fix old broken stuff, be a second opinion for your internal teams and support you. There are many other database tasks you need a development agency for (one or two that you’ve probably never even heard of, as well).
#1 UX design & prototyping support
If you’re getting a new front-end made, you will need to know what’s powering it and how that data is structured and accessed. A database development agency helps you understand, organise and connect to your data. This is so it can be used by your UX design team (although we can do that front-end design part too).
#2 Database documentation & strategy
Even if you made your database internally, a lot of certifications and regulations require you to have robust documentation. We can help you create that if you don’t have it already. Ignoring the legal requirements, we can also support businesses looking to pitch investors or get funding. Show them the future with sense-checked database roadmaps for additional functionality.
#3 Maintenance cover
Maybe you’re in between agencies or pending internal hires? It’s not unusual to need a bit of help with the database upkeep every now and again. We’ll go in and check that all your integrations are working, kept patched and that any known security flaws have been mitigated. Use us for a short time when you transition to another team or hire us over the long term to look after your database’s smooth running. We’re happy to help.
#4 Database development
Organised into phases or sprints, we’ll help you improve your database. Our approach is based on agile methodology with sprints. It’s refined into 7 steps based on our experience of what works for clients. CMBR explains how a sprint works… “At the start of each sprint, the team will conduct a planning session to identify the features (also called user stories) to develop and estimate the time and effort required to complete the iteration. Then, in the end, they’ll present the final deliverables in a sprint review meeting to ensure they meet your expectations.”
#5 QA & pen testing
If it ain’t broke, break it. Especially if you’ve had your database built by someone else. W can’t overstate the value of letting another team of experts kick the tyres. When we do QA, we’re ticking things off against your list of requirements. This is to make sure you’ve gotten what you’ve paid for *independently*. However, when pen testing, we’re actively trying to get into your systems just like a malicious actor would to make sure that your database is secure. Both of these services are a little-known but invaluable example of database tasks you need a development agency for.
So, why not talk to us today about your database landscape, worries, goals and risks? We’ll suggest which one of these database tasks you need a development agency like us for and how we’re prepared to help.
