Question 1

Do you build both the frontend and the backend?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We build complete web products — React or Next.js frontend, Node.js or Python backend, database, API layer, and cloud deployment. We can also integrate into an existing backend via API if you already have one in place. Full-stack delivery under one team means no handoff gaps between frontend and backend.

Question 2

What is the difference between a web application and a website?

Accepted Answer

A website is primarily informational — content pages, a blog, a landing page. A web application has business logic, user authentication, data processing, and dynamic content — a SaaS dashboard, a portal, a marketplace, or an admin tool. PettersonApps focuses on web applications. For a simple marketing website, a CMS platform or a website builder is often the right choice.

Question 3

Can you help if we already have a web product but need to improve or expand it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We regularly onboard onto existing codebases — adding new features, refactoring bottlenecks, improving performance, or extending a product to a new platform. We start with a short code review to understand the architecture before committing to ongoing work.

Question 4

How long does web application development take?

Accepted Answer

A focused MVP — one core workflow, basic authentication, and a backend API — typically takes 8–14 weeks. A full SaaS platform with multi-tenant architecture, subscription billing, and an admin layer takes 16–28 weeks. Timeline depends primarily on feature scope and the number of third-party integrations.

Question 5

Do you work with product designers or do we need our own?

Accepted Answer

We have in-house UI/UX designers. For most engagements, design and development run in parallel within the same team — wireframes and high-fidelity Figma designs are produced before each development sprint. If you already have designs or a design system, we work from those directly.

Web Development

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Web Development

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