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Software timelines in India: coding is only 45% of the calendar
A breakdown of software build timelines in India shows coding accounts for just 45% of the schedule, with discovery, design, testing, and deployment taking the rest. Scope creep and slow client approvals are the biggest causes of delays, adding 2-8 weeks. The article provides realistic timelines for various project types, from landing pages (5-10 days) to complex platforms (4-7 months).
Meridian48 take
The piece is a useful reality check for non-technical stakeholders, though it's published by an agency and should be read with that bias in mind.
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