No API documentation, I can't connect other systems

I'll try it.

I think differently. I mean trying to do this alone is the most expensive way.

If you get three different answers on a topic, the question was asked wrong.

My questions are cleared up, thanks.

Following. Access credentials should be opened in the company's name, not personal accounts.

I'm also curious if anyone does it differently.

here's how it went for us and the real issue isn't the number, but what it's based on.

solutions that work at a small scale colapse when you grow; I learned this late. if I were you, Id go this route.

I didn't know that.

Exactly, and not many people know this. Weekly written progress reports are much more useful than asking for dates.

If you post the result here, it will help others too.

I didn't know that. In legacy systems, the most expensive thing is unknown dependencies.

Saved.

absolutely. if I were to add anything: The biggest time-waster for us was not knowing who had the final say.

of course, it varies if your sitaution is different.

You're right. In legacy systems, the most expensive thing is unknown dependencies.

Following.

Here's how it went for us. Every "we'll look at it later" in a meeting means unbilled work.

If acceptance criteria aren't written, when the work is done is open to debate. If I were you, I'd go this route.

We got stuck at the same point for a while. If you get three different answers on a topic, the question was asked wrong.

Everyone rushing into requesting api documentation gets stuck at the same point. Of course, it varies if your situation is different.

Let me share my experience. When making a decision, first look at what data you have on hand.

The cheapest quote is usually the least thought-out one. That's all, sorry if I went on too long.

this thread is archived then every "well look at it later" in a meeting means unbilled work.

the answer varies greatly by industry; there is no one-size-fits-all rule. if you have questions write them; I'll answer as best I can.

My perspective changed after experiencing that. People defend habits, not processes. Resistance comes from there.

If you post the result here, it will help others too.

Timely topic.