Kersland Data-Services

A data-focused software development contractor in Fountain Inn, South Carolina.

Our Name has changed: We are now Kerr’s Custom Software, LLC.

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Other Desktop Application Development

If neither JavaFX nor Java Swing seems to be the best framework for needs and circumstances, we are happy to provide services for other platforms, and have done so in the past.

Possibly your organization is still deeply rooted in the use of a Legacy desktop platform.  In the many years of our experience, we have built desktop applications using Borland C++, Visual FoxPro, and even FoxPro for DOS.  Although it is necessary for us to charge a higher rate to dedicate time to developing on legacy platforms, it may be worth the investment in particular circumstances.

Looking forward, there is also the reality that we have repeatedly moved from older platforms to newer platforms as the industry has changed.  If another platform appears to be ideal for your needs, we are happy to assess the practicality and cost of implementing it, and help you discern what advantages and disadvantages this new technology is likely to bring for you.

Factors to Consider

Whenever developing a new desktop application, and investing in the time and effort involved in using a new framework, it is important to consider several factors.  Preferences shaped by visual appearance, or present media hype, must be kept in check by considering:

  • How will changes to hardware resources affect our software usage?
  • How will changes to our business’ industry redefine our technology usage?
  • Will new software affect our business model or business practices?
  • What existing data and infrastructure can we lose or compromise as we implement new technology?
  • How will we distribute the software to those who need to use it?
  • How will we continue further development of the software and distribute changes?
  • If our new software varies greatly from old software, who will train our employee?