How We Rescue Stuck Software Projects

April 1, 2025

Software projects fail more often than you’d think. Budgets blow out, timelines slip, or the product delivered just isn’t what was promised. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.



At JDM Software, we’re often brought in to clean up, stabilise, and finish software projects that have gone off the rails. Here’s how we do it:

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Spotting the signs of a stuck project

You might be in trouble if:
  • No one’s sure what’s been delivered vs. what was promised
  • Bugs are multiplying and no one’s sure why
  • Your current developers have gone quiet or moved on


Our rescue process
We start with a full code and project audit. Then we create a recovery roadmap - clarifying scope, priorities, and timelines. From there, we get in, stabilise the build, and move it toward launch.


We fix without blame
We’re not here to point fingers. We’re here to deliver. Sometimes that means refactoring bad code. Sometimes it means rewriting parts. Either way, we help you protect your investment and regain momentum.


 
When rescue becomes rebuild 
Sometimes a project is too far gone. If that's the case, we’ll be upfront and help you decide whether it’s smarter to rebuild from scratch and how to do it better this time.

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