Writing Software SOWs Right: It’s all About the Details
Statements of Work (SOWs) exist in almost every industry, but software development SOWs are a different beast entirely. Unlike construction projects or professional services engagements where deliverables are often fixed and visible, software is intangible, evolving, and deeply tied to business assumptions which often change mid-project.
Software’s inherent intangible nature is exactly why a well-written software SOW isn’t just paperwork. It’s risk management, budget protection, and expectation alignment rolled into one tidy, detailed, collaborative document.
If you’re outsourcing...