Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday: October 15, 2026

In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we revisit a tip on writing better custom software proposals: knowing which question to answer.

Mike Wolfe

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Throwback Thursday: October 15, 2026

With over a million words scattered across more than 1,800 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.

That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.

Highlights from NoLongerSet.com

The Secret to Better Proposals: Know Which Question to Answer
Whether your prospect is questioning the need for custom software or evaluating developers, discover how to craft proposals that speak directly to their concerns.
No Longer SetMike Wolfe

Developer Humor

Panel 1: Pat, worried, holding a printout, asks Ace: 'There's 20 years of customization in our Access app. How can the new platform provide all that same functionality?' Panel 2: Ace explains: 'What a platform does is provide core features that are common across a specific industry or niche.' Panel 3: Ace: 'No honest SaaS vendor will claim to provide 100% of the functionality of an existing custom system.' Panel 4: Ace: 'Instead, they'll promise to provide 90% of the functionality, with the rest provided by a custom side system.' Panel 5: Pat, looking sad: 'But I like the custom Access system you already built.' Panel 6: Ace, smirking: 'Don't worry, we'll build the missing 50% for you.' Pat looks shocked.

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All original code samples by Mike Wolfe are licensed under CC BY 4.0