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Have the software checked before purchase, investment or new development

Do you need technical due diligence for software, app or platform?
We check code quality, architecture, security and operational risks and give you a reliable decision template for the next steps.

  • Short report within 48 h
  • Prioritized risks
  • Independent review

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Who creates a Software reports and what goes into it?

A reliable software report is created by an independent software agency with experience in architecture, security and operations. It assesses code quality, architecture, security, technical debt, test coverage and operability and provides a prioritized risk and effort assessment. CodeGuides prepares reports confidentially, with NDA if requested, and translates technical findings into a decision-making basis for management, investors or buyers.

Warum suchen Teams nach „Software Audit Erfahrungen“, „Review“ oder „Forum“?

Searches with experiences, review, forum or Reddit show that decision-makers want an independent assessment, not just vendor promises. A software audit should therefore produce traceable findings: which risks are critical, what is only technical debt, which measures are truly needed before purchase, investment or launch, and what effort is realistic. A good assessment makes these points reviewable.

What an audit should answer

Is the architecture viable? Are security, data protection, database design and operations implemented cleanly? Are there risks that should delay a purchase, financing round or launch?

What does not help

A checklist or automated scanner does not replace an assessment. What matters is technical judgement from developers who can also stabilise, modernise and operate software in production.

Which technical test do you need?

Not every question needs the same expert opinion. These three checks cover the most common concerns, from code quality to pre-launch security.

Do you want to have code checked without knowing exactly what depth is necessary? We'll arrange this in a free preliminary consultation. When it comes to AI-generated code, leads Have the AI app checked continue.

Code audit

Reason: Doubts about quality and maintainability. Subject: structure, technical debt, tests, dependencies. Result: prioritized findings. It differs from the architecture review by focusing on concrete code.

Architecture review

Occasion: Scaling, conversion or takeover. Test subject: system section, data model, scalability, operation. Result: Assessment and target image. Broader than the code audit, more technical than pure advice.

Security review

Reason: Launch, audit request or suspicion. Test item: Auth, secrets, input validation, OWASP, data access in the app and backend. Result: Risks with impact and measures.

What a software report really has to deliver

An expert opinion is only valuable if it Creates decision-making ability. We combine technical depth with management readout so that risks, effort and priorities are transparent.

Technical depth instead of gut feeling

Code, architecture, tests and operation are specifically evaluated, not just superficially described.

  • Code and architecture analysis
  • Quality, testing, CI/CD
  • Stability and operation

Risks clearly prioritized and classified

Don't just name risks, but also evaluate the impact, probability of occurrence and effort.

  • Risk matrix with impact
  • Action plan by priority
  • Dependencies transparent

Decision certainty for management

Executive summary, clear recommendation and budget corridor for the next steps.

  • Executive Summary
  • Investment options
  • Go/No-Go criteria
CodeGuides team during planning

This is how it works Software reports from us

We create quick clarity, without disrupting your operations. The process is transparent, structured and delivers usable results.

Low coordination effort, clear results. Each step has defined outputs and traceable progress.

Tag 1

Kickoff, access and target image

Targets, systems, roles, access to repo, infrastructure and monitoring. We define the scope.

Scope Ziele Accesses
Day 2-5

Analysis, testing, review

Code review, architecture analysis, security checks, performance tests and operational views.

Code Security Performance
Day 5-7

Results workshop

Findings, prioritization, action plan and Q&A with your team or management.

Prioritization Measures Decision
Optional

PoC or stabilization

Verify critical points or start implementing them straight away: stabilization, roadmap, sprints.

PoC Stabilization Roadmap
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Clearly measurable, instead of gut feeling

A good report provides clear time periods, clear test points and usable recommendations.

48 h
Short report possible

Ideal before a decision or as a quick reality check.

5-10 days
Full report

Detailed assessment plus prioritized action plan.

3 levels
Code, architecture, operations

We look at system, process and infrastructure together.

0 hype
Risks instead of marketing

Clear risks, clear priorities, clear recommendations.

Checkpoints · Software reports

What we specifically check

An independent evaluation requires reliable data. We examine the core technical areas that determine stability, security and costs.

Franz Opitz and Alexander Hähnel on the laptop

Optionally, we also check product and process risks, e.g. E.g. team setup, roadmap risks or operating costs. For software due diligence when purchasing an app company or app investment, we adjust the scope.

Code and architecture

Quality, structure, dependencies, design patterns, technical debt, documentation.

Security and compliance

Auth, permissions, secrets, GDPR, OWASP top 10, supply chain risks.

Performance and operation

Runtime, monitoring, scaling, costs, CI/CD, deployments and reliability.

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Software Due diligence before app purchase or investment

If you buy an app company or plan an app investment, you need robust technical due diligence. We examine risks, licensing issues and operability so that your deal is not compromised hidden technical debt fails.

Make deal risks visible

We identify technical debt, security risks and architectural breaks that influence the purchase price or integration.

Operation & Scaling

We check whether the system can be operated stably and what costs realistically arise in the event of growth.

Clear action plan

You receive priorities, effort estimates and a realistic roadmap for stabilization or re-platforming.

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Results that make decisions easier

You get clear results that allow you to invest, buy, acquire or restart.

Short report (48h)

Quick overview of critical risks, technical debt and next steps.

  • Executive Summary
  • Top risks with impact
  • Recommendation for next steps
Full report

Detailed analysis with prioritization, effort estimate and action plan.

  • Architecture and code evaluation
  • Security and Performance Review
  • Roadmap for stabilization
Workshop & Umsetzung

Joint evaluation, prioritization and start of implementation.

  • Workshop with management & team
  • PoC for critical topics
  • Optional stabilization sprints

Initial general reports usually cost between 1,000 and 2,500 €. The exact cost depends on complexity and desired depth. We will clarify the framework in the preliminary discussion.

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Fits CodeGuides as an expert?

If you are faced with a decision or have uncertainties in the system, an appraisal will save you time and budget.

Good fit
  • You are planning an acquisition, re-platforming or investment
  • Quality, security or performance are unclear
  • Your team needs an independent assessment
  • You want to see risks prioritized
No fit
  • You expect pure confirmation without criticism
  • Access to repo or infrastructure is not possible
  • You only want price optimization
  • You don't need any specific measures

FAQ on the software report

How quickly can we start?

After the preliminary discussion, we usually start within a few days. For a short report, clear goals and access to the repo and infrastructure are sufficient.

How much does an IT or software report cost?

The exact costs depend on the complexity and desired accuracy of the report. As a rule, initial general reports from us cost between €1,000 and €2,500. We will clarify the specific framework in a free preliminary consultation based on your scope.

What access do you need?

Usually repo access, documentation, monitoring/logs and, if necessary, test access. We will agree on the scope at kickoff.

What does “having a software report created” mean specifically?

You receive an independent assessment of code, architecture, operations and risks. The report provides priorities, effort estimates and clear next steps.

What do you check when we have an app checked?

We check the technical quality, security, performance, dependencies and operating status of the app including backend and infrastructure.

How does the software due diligence work when buying an app company?

We clarify scope and goals, check code, architecture, security, licenses and operation. You will then receive a risk matrix and price/plan recommendations.

Is the report also suitable for an app investment?

Yes. We provide a decision template for investors with clear risks, cost consequences and implementation options.

How confidential is the report?

We work confidentially and will sign an NDA upon request. Results stay with you.

What is the difference between a short report and a full report?

The short report provides a quick, focused assessment with top risks. The full report provides a deeper analysis, detailed prioritization and an action plan.

Can you take care of the implementation?

Yes. We offer stabilization sprints, PoCs or full development, depending on your goals.

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Why CodeGuides for software reports?

  • In-house team from Germany: You work with a permanent German team: no freelancers, no outsourcing risk.
  • ⌨️ Experts for complex projects: You benefit from specialists in architecture, app development, backend & QA, all from a single source.
  • 💲 Cost transparency & clear planning: Full transparency through minute-by-minute time recording, realistic roadmaps & reliable effort estimates.
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Alexander Hähnel portrait
Alexander Hähnel
Managing Director, App and Software Development
Franz Opitz portrait
Franz Opitz
Managing Director, Automation and Cloud Deployment

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