Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers before you start.
What CodeNova builds, how a project begins, and what to expect before and after launch.
Getting started
Before anything gets built
What can CodeNova build?
We build business websites, web and mobile apps, customer portals, internal tools, system connections, workflow automation, and focused AI features. We can also improve or support software you already use.
Do we need a technical plan before contacting you?
No. Describe what feels slow, confusing, repetitive, or limited. Tell us who is affected and how the work happens today. We can turn that into clear options without expecting software terminology.
What happens on the first call?
We discuss the business problem, who uses the process, what happens today, and what a useful result would look like. Then we explain whether the project appears to fit and suggest a sensible next step.
Planning
Scope, timing and software you already have
What budget should we plan for?
Cost depends on scope, design, integrations, data, and support. After understanding the work, we can provide a written estimate that separates the essential first version from optional additions before you approve a build.
How long will our project take?
Timing depends on the size of the first version, outside systems, data cleanup, and feedback. A written scope can show the target schedule, milestones, and dependencies before work begins.
Can you work with software we already have?
Often, yes. We first review the code, hosting, data, documentation, and available access. Depending on what we find, we may repair it, extend it, connect it, or replace only the problem area.
Working together
After launch
Who owns the finished work?
Ownership and third-party licenses are stated in the proposal and contract. You can review which code, documentation, accounts, and credentials are included before work starts, rather than relying on a verbal assumption.
What happens after launch?
We plan the handoff before launch. Depending on your needs, that may include documentation, training, monitoring, fixes, future improvements, ongoing support, or a clean transfer to your team.
When does AI make sense for a business?
AI can help when work involves large amounts of text, documents, repeated decisions, or hard-to-search information. When the steps are fixed and predictable, regular software is often simpler and more reliable.
How do you protect our data?
We first identify what information is needed, how sensitive it is, and who should have access. Protections may include limited permissions, encryption, secure hosting, backups, activity logs, and review of sensitive actions.