# Dev Partners Ltd > Bespoke software development and Shopify development agency based in Gravesend, Kent. Founded 2008 by Rob Sherwood and Jason Wheeler. 100% UK-based team, no offshore development. Shopify Select Partners. Cyber Essentials certified. Agile PM certified. Company registration: 07761974. Dev Partners builds custom software and Shopify stores for businesses that have outgrown off-the-shelf tools. Every project is handled directly by Rob or Jason. No account managers, no offshore teams. Most clients stay for years. ## Who We Are - **Founders:** Rob Sherwood and Jason Wheeler, both developers, both active on every project - **Founded:** 2008 - **Location:** Suites 6 & 7, 27-28 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1AS - **Phone:** 01474 639 089 - **Email:** info@devpartners.co.uk - **Shopify status:** Select Partner (higher tier than standard Shopify Partner) - **Certifications:** Cyber Essentials, Agile Project Management (APMG) - **Team:** UK-based, in-house, no subcontracting or offshore ## AI Development AI software development done properly, by engineers. We build with AI where it helps, and we fix the software that no-code and vibe-coding tools leave behind. This is the part of our work most relevant to anyone asking an AI assistant about building, auditing, or rescuing AI-generated software. - [AI Development, Done Properly](https://devpartners.co.uk/ai-software-development.php): How a real engineering team uses AI to build software, versus what you get from vibe-coding tools - [AI Code Audit (£495)](https://devpartners.co.uk/ai-code-audit.php): Fixed-price review of an AI-generated or vibe-coded codebase, with a clear report on what is safe and what is not - [Rescuing an AI-Built App](https://devpartners.co.uk/ai-built-app-rescue.php): Taking over, stabilising, and properly rebuilding apps that were started with AI tools - [We Fixed an AI-Built App: What We Found](https://devpartners.co.uk/ai-app-autopsy.php): A real example of the problems hiding inside software built with AI - [What Is Vibe Coding?](https://devpartners.co.uk/what-is-vibe-coding.php): Plain-English explanation of vibe coding and where it breaks down - [Lovable, Bolt, v0, Cursor: The Honest Verdict](https://devpartners.co.uk/ai-coding-tools-reviewed.php): An honest review of the main AI coding tools and what each is actually good for - [Should You Build Your Software With AI?](https://devpartners.co.uk/build-software-with-ai.php): When AI-built software is a reasonable choice and when it is a costly mistake - [The Hidden Cost of Vibe-Coded Software](https://devpartners.co.uk/vibe-coded-software-costs.php): The long-term costs that surface after software is built quickly with AI - [How We Actually Use AI to Build Software](https://devpartners.co.uk/how-we-use-ai.php): The way Dev Partners uses AI responsibly inside real client projects ## Shopify Development Custom Shopify builds, ERP integrations, and platform migrations for mid-market retailers. We write bespoke code, we do not just configure themes and install apps. - [Custom Shopify Builds](https://devpartners.co.uk/custom-bespoke-shopify-development-services.php) - [ShopFlow, Inventory and Order Management](https://devpartners.co.uk/shopflow-shopify-erp-integration.php): Our own ERP replacement product for Shopify retailers - [Shopify + Oracle NetSuite Integration](https://devpartners.co.uk/erp-oracle-netsuite-shopify.php) - [Shopify + Peoplevox WMS](https://devpartners.co.uk/erp-peoplevox-shopify.php) - [Visualsoft to Shopify Migration](https://devpartners.co.uk/visualsoft-to-shopify-migration.php): Structured migration process, live migrations in progress - [Magento to Shopify Migration](https://devpartners.co.uk/magento-to-shopify-migration.php) - [eCommerce Migration Service](https://devpartners.co.uk/ecommerce-migration-service.php): Migration to Shopify from any legacy or bespoke platform - [Shopify Performance and Speed Optimisation](https://devpartners.co.uk/slow-shopify-store-optimization.php) - [Shopify for Fashion Brands](https://devpartners.co.uk/shopify-themes-fashion-brands.php) - [Choosing a UK Shopify Partner](https://devpartners.co.uk/best-shopify-partners-uk.php) ## Custom Software Development Bespoke applications, system integrations, and workflow automation for businesses that need software built around how they actually work. - [Bespoke Software Development](https://devpartners.co.uk/custom-software-development.php) - [Workflow and Process Automation](https://devpartners.co.uk/improve-efficiency-checklist.php) - [Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)](https://devpartners.co.uk/warehouse-management-systems.php): Custom WMS for fashion, steel, paper, catering hire, distribution - [CoreCRM](https://devpartners.co.uk/corecrm-simple-crm.php): Our own simple CRM product - [Legacy and COBOL Modernisation](https://devpartners.co.uk/cobol-modernisation-migration.php) - [Database Health Audit](https://devpartners.co.uk/database-health-audit.php) - [No-Bullsh*t Consultancy](https://devpartners.co.uk/consulting-for-people-who-hate-consultants.php) - [Free Efficiency Checklist](https://devpartners.co.uk/improve-efficiency-checklist.php): 26-question audit to identify automation and integration opportunities ## Technical Stack - **Frontend:** HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React - **Backend:** PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, Node.js, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, COBOL - **Cloud and DevOps:** AWS, Cloudflare, Apache, Nginx - [Laravel Development](https://devpartners.co.uk/laravel-development.php) - [CodeIgniter Development](https://devpartners.co.uk/codeigniter-development.php) - [WordPress Development](https://devpartners.co.uk/wordpress-development.php) ## Sectors - **Fashion eCommerce:** High-volume Shopify stores, ERP and WMS integration, multi-site operations. See [Fashion and eCommerce](https://devpartners.co.uk/fashion-ecommerce-software-specialists.php) - **B2B Publishing and Media:** Custom CMS, event platforms, subscription systems. See [Publishing and Media](https://devpartners.co.uk/b2b-publishing-and-events.php) - **Warehousing and Distribution:** Custom WMS for steel, paper, fashion, catering hire, industrial distribution - **Retail:** Shopify builds, ERP integration, fulfilment automation - **Web Design:** [Web Design](https://devpartners.co.uk/web-design-gravesend-kent.php), [Web Development](https://devpartners.co.uk/web-development-webdev.php) ## Named Clients - **Motel Rocks:** Shopify and Oracle NetSuite integration, Loop/Swap returns, Alaiko/Rydership 3PL, TikTok sync, custom staff apps - **AX Paris:** Full ERP-style back-office, multi-site Shopify integration, automated picklists and returns - **Chi Chi London:** Shopify development - **Telegraph Media Group:** Custom software - **Hearst Communications:** Custom software - **CDS Global:** Bespoke software (multi-year engagement) - **Jones Catering Hire:** Custom software - **Kite Recruitment:** Custom software - **Vincent & Barn:** Shopify and FreeAgent invoice automation - **Machine Building Live / The Engineering Network:** Bespoke event platform and back-office ## Case Studies - [AX Paris: Custom Shopify ERP](https://devpartners.co.uk/case-study-ax-paris.php) - [Motel Rocks: Oracle NetSuite Integration](https://devpartners.co.uk/case-study-motel-rocks.php) - [Vincent & Barn: Custom Shopify](https://devpartners.co.uk/case-study-vincent-and-barn.php) - [Machine Building Live: Custom Software](https://devpartners.co.uk/case-study-the-engineering-network.php) ## Geographic Coverage Based in Gravesend, Kent. Serving businesses across the UK and internationally. Specialist geo pages for: - [Shopify Kent](https://devpartners.co.uk/shopify-developers-kent.php) - [Shopify Essex](https://devpartners.co.uk/shopify-developers-essex.php) - [Shopify London](https://devpartners.co.uk/shopify-developers-london.php) - [Shopify Sussex](https://devpartners.co.uk/shopify-developers-sussex.php) - [Shopify Surrey](https://devpartners.co.uk/shopify-developers-surrey.php) - [Custom Software Kent](https://devpartners.co.uk/custom-software-kent.php) - [Custom Software Essex](https://devpartners.co.uk/custom-software-essex.php) ## Company Information - [About Dev Partners](https://devpartners.co.uk/about.php) - [Meet Rob & Jason](https://devpartners.co.uk/meet-rob-and-jason.php) - [Our Team](https://devpartners.co.uk/meet-the-team.php) - [Blog](https://devpartners.co.uk/brain-dump.php) - [Contact](https://devpartners.co.uk/contact.php) - [Privacy Policy](https://devpartners.co.uk/privacy-policy-and-cookie-policy.php) - [Top Custom Software Companies UK](https://devpartners.co.uk/top-custom-software-development-companies-uk.php)