Beginners Guide To Custom Software Development The process of designing, producing, deploying, and maintaining software for a specific group of users, functions, or organisations is known as custom software development. Custom software development , in a contrast to commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS), focuses on a specific set of needs. For many businesses, deciding whether to invest in custom software development versus an off-the-shelf software solution may be a difficult task. Even more so if the software's requirements are for mission-critical or process enhancements that demand significant investment. Such concerns, as well as many people's lack of knowledge with custom software solutions, encourage the quick purchase of off-the-shelf software products that, in most circumstances, do not meet all of the criteria. Off-the-shelf software vs. custom software Off-the-shelf software is a pre-packaged software product that is made available to a vast audience with a var...