Frequently Asked Questions

 
Why open source development?
Open source development refers to the use of software available in the public domain. The biggest advantage of open source technology is the flexibility to modify the source code for high-end customized applications. Open source technologies are free from license issues. They are backed by extensive support from the community of open source developers which ensures continuous innovation and consistency.
 
What are open source technologies?
Open source technologies typically include both programming languages and platforms that form the basis of website development. The most popular open source technologies are:
  • PHP
  • Apache - Linux Platform
  • Joomla
  • Drupal
  • WordPress
  • Ruby on Rails
  • PHPbb forum
  • osCommerce
  • Magento
  • TYPO3
  • Zen Cart
 
What is the experience level of your developers?
We have an efficient team of highly experienced open source developers. They remain abreast with technological innovations and advancements to provide the best to clients. We follow stringent recruitment criteria to ensure that only highly proficient developers work on the projects.
 
What will my project cost?
We provide best quality services at affordable prices. The cost of every project differs as per the specific requirements of each client. You can send a query request for detailed information pertaining to our services and a ballpark figure of what your project may cost will be sent to you.
 
What is the time zone difference?
India has a time offset of +5:30 from GMT. India does not observe daylight saving time. Time zone differences from other regions are:
India is 10.5 Hours ahead of the United States (Eastern Time)
India is 5.5 Hours ahead of Europe
India is 5.5 Hours behind Australia
 
Where are your clients based?
Open Source Developers has a rich list of clients from across the globe. Most of our clients are based in the US, Europe and Australia.
 
How will we communicate with you or your development team?
At Open Source Developers, we understand the importance of effective communication in project development. We entertain client communication through all means – emails, chats, fax, telephonic conversation and audio/video conferencing. Client communication is not restricted to the sales team or top executives. It trickles down to the actual developers as well.
 
We proactively provide a daily/weekly update to our clients, based on project requirement.
 
How can I be assured of a high quality, reliable software/business application?
We adhere to industry standards in open source development. To deliver the best, we accommodate the latest technology in our physical infrastructure. We follow testing, verification and client approval stages to ensure that your expectations are met.
 
What about post sales support / maintenance of the software / application?
We guarantee effective and efficient after sales services. We offer free assistance for bug removal during a specified time period (as per the contract) after installing the product. Subsequently, we offer our services at an affordable hourly rate.