VBScript is a subset of the VBScript programming language. VBScript is a "hosted" language – code to actually run VBScript must already be built into some other software in advance.
At present, Microsoft provides three 'host' environments for VBScript:
- IE (Internet Explorer) - Microsoft's web browser software
- IIS (Internet Information Server) - Microsoft's web server software
- WSH (Windows Script Host) - A 'host' environment in the Windows operating system
What are the advantages of VBScript?
One of the advantages of VBScript (in common with other scripting languages) is that it's written in plain, ordinary ASCII text. That means that your 'development environment' can be something as simple as Notepad Other advantages include,
- No installation required - number one reason VBScript is so widely used. Since you can run VBScript code on any Windows 2000 and later computer without needing to install anything, this makes it much easier to support on a lot of computers.
- Because VBScript comes out of the box with Windows and was developed by Microsoft, naturally there is better support for it; not only by Microsoft, which documents VBScript extensively on the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN), but also on other non-Microsoft web sites.
- Readable – VBScript code is generally very readable
- Easy transition for VB programmers
I need a VBScript programmer who is more than a programmer! What do I need to look out for while hiring such a programmer?
VBScript by itself can hardly deliver the business oriented results you would desire. To get the best out of a virtual VBScript programmer make sure,
- She has at least 2 years classic VBScript experience
- If you’re looking for ecommerce development then make sure she has some experience in transactional website development process
- She has 1-2 years database driven website creation experience
- She is creative, open-minded and able to add her creativity to make the project better
- You see her portfolio of various asp projects programmed on the web
When you’re opting to hire dedicated VBScript programmers from a development firm, there are certain things you need to keep in mind. A crucial aspect to look for is the quality standard that the company adopts for their processes and employees. Usually, development companies have their own coding standards defined by a governing body in their nation. But if you would want the team to follow the standards prescribed by you, it can work that way as well.
How much would I save if I hire dedicated VBScript programmers from Stylus?
Stylus Inc VBScript programmers are not freelancers; instead they are employees of Stylus who will work on your project only. You pay for the work they do and that’s it! We’ll take care of their work stations, salary and related issues etc.
All our VBScript programmers have extensive industry experience and are well-versed in many aspects of VBScript development. They are good communicators that have showed consistency in understanding client requirements and applying their technical, analytical and creative skills to come up with business-oriented solutions not just technological solutions.
When it comes to objective planning, Stylus programmers have always displayed excellent entrepreneurial skills and along with their real hands-on programming experience they’ve impacted many clients’ business bottomline. They’re bright, energetic types who keep the organization growing.
What is the basis of your pricing? Can you give me examples?
Stylus Inc offers a monthly rate card for VBScript programmers who’ll work only on your project and complete the tasks in stipulated time. Hiring programmers on full-time basis is highly flexible as in it can follow any development life cycle. You’ll be provided with a competent Project / IT manager on his side and your involvement is high. This ensures that your outsourcing venture is highly successful and meets all your business objectives.
This is a least cost option hence you'll have budget predictability and IP ownership. The dedicated team working for you is highly flexible i.e. they can start with any level of expertise on the application. This places a high amount of control in your hands.
What is the difference in costs when I hire a programmer from India as compared to the US?
We have a lot of positions/departments involved in the application development. You could work with a single programmer on all facets, including project design, choosing the right database, testing and fixes. One programmer in the US is currently paid about $80,000/year.
How will working with Stylus Inc be cheaper?
While it’s true that a talented programmer in the US will be in the range mentioned, the actual cost to company for every employee is substantially more. In addition to the salary, every company needs to make other statutory payments for each employee. In addition, for each role, there will be other infrastructure costs such as hardware, software, utility and space costs that get added as overheads.
Thus for a programmer who earns an annual salary of $80,000 the total cost to the company is in excess of $100,000.
In the case of our team, you will not require all services on a continuous basis. In a typical project, the analysis, architecture and design takes up approximately 15% of the time in terms of effort and costs approximately 20% of the total cost, project management takes up approximately 20% of effort and 28% of cost, and development and testing takes the remaining 65% effort and 52% of the cost.
On the whole, a 12 man month project that would take approximately a year for your programmer in the US (costing you about $100,000) can be completed in about 6 months by a team in India, and at an approximate total cost of $40,000.
At Stylus you can choose to hire a single VBScript programmer or a team depending on your requirements. Contact Us to work out the specific details of this arrangement.
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