Software development for Metzingen & the Erms valley

Tübingen is about 20 kilometres from Metzingen, so an in-person meeting is roughly 20 minutes away by car. That keeps the collaboration simple: kickoff, workshops or acceptance meetings can happen at your premises, and short-notice meetings are no problem. Between appointments we continue remotely, with short video calls and a shared project board where you can see the current status at any time. You get both: the reliability of a contact from the region and the speed of digital collaboration. I reply to inquiries within two working days, usually much faster. If you are based in Metzingen or the Erms valley and want to discuss a project, just send me a short message and we will find a date soon, gladly on site at your place.

Yes, shop and e-commerce projects are a core part of my work for retail businesses. That ranges from connecting existing shop systems to inventory management and shipping, to custom ordering flows and backends where your team maintains products, stock and promotions. Technically I usually rely on Next.js for fast storefronts and Payload as a CMS, plus clean interfaces to the systems you already use. What matters to me is that the result is one continuous process instead of an isolated tool: an order should run from click to shipment without manual retyping. Mandatory topics like accessibility under the BFSG and GDPR-compliant data handling are part of the plan from day one. Especially in Metzingen's retail environment, where online and in-store belong together, this end-to-end view pays off.

The cost depends mainly on the scope, the number of integrations and the requirements for design and operations. A lean web app with a clear purpose is significantly cheaper than a platform connected to inventory, payment and shipping providers. That is why I do not start with a flat price but with a free first meeting: we clarify what you really need and cut the project so the first step stays affordable and delivers value quickly. You then receive a written offer with clearly described stages, so you always know what you are paying for. You only decide on extensions once the foundation proves itself. If you have a budget in mind, feel free to say so openly, and I will shape the scope of your Metzingen project around it from the start.

Both work, and in practice it is usually a mix. The actual development happens remotely, which keeps the project lean and the coordination fast: short video calls, a shared board with the current status, and interim versions you can review directly in your browser. For the moments where a meeting adds more, such as the kickoff, workshops with your team, or walking through processes in your warehouse or at the till, I come to Metzingen. From Tübingen it is a short drive, so spontaneous appointments are realistic. You do not have to commit to one model: we start the way that suits you and adjust the rhythm once the project is running. Just tell me how much personal contact you would like.

It depends on the scope, but a first usable version is often reachable within a few weeks, not months. The reason is the approach: we start with an MVP, the smallest version that already delivers value in daily use, and expand in stages afterwards. A website with a CMS goes live faster than custom process software with several integrations. In the first meeting you get a realistic estimate with milestones that you can hold me to. Reliability matters more to me than optimistic promises: better a clear plan with buffer than a deadline that shifts three times. As a solo developer I deliberately take on few projects in parallel, so your project gets continuous attention. If time is pressing for you in Metzingen, say so early and we will prioritise the first step accordingly.