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Timelines depend on complexity. A simple web application takes 8-12 weeks. A mid-complexity platform with integrations takes 14-20 weeks. Enterprise software with multiple modules takes 6-12 months. We provide a detailed project timeline with milestones before development begins.

You own 100% of the IP. All code, designs, documentation, and assets are assigned to you via a signed IP assignment agreement before development starts. We retain no rights, licenses, or claims to any work produced. This is non-negotiable and applies to every engagement.

Tech stack decisions are based on your requirements, not our preferences. We evaluate scalability needs, team familiarity, ecosystem maturity, hiring availability, and long-term maintenance costs. We present 2-3 stack options with pros, cons, and cost implications. The final decision is yours.

Every project includes 30 days of post-launch bug fixes at no extra cost. After that, we offer maintenance and support plans starting at $1,500/month for 20 hours of support, bug fixes, and minor enhancements. You can also transition to a staff augmentation model for ongoing development.

We use agile methodology with 2-week sprints. Scope changes are documented as change requests, estimated, and approved before implementation. Small adjustments (under 8 hours) within the current sprint are absorbed. Larger changes affect timeline and budget, which we communicate immediately.

Yes. We start with a code audit (2-3 days) to assess code quality, architecture, technical debt, and security. The audit report includes recommendations and an estimated effort to address issues. Over 40% of our projects involve working with existing codebases rather than greenfield development.

Every project includes unit testing (minimum 80% coverage), integration testing, end-to-end testing, performance testing, and security testing. QA engineers are part of every team, not an afterthought. Testing runs in automated CI/CD pipelines with every code push. Manual testing covers edge cases and UX.

Developers work on encrypted machines with VPN access to your environments. We comply with SOC 2 Type II practices, GDPR requirements, and HIPAA guidelines when applicable. Access credentials are managed through HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager. All environments are isolated and access-controlled.

We provide end-to-end services: product strategy, UX research, UI design, development, testing, and deployment. Our design team creates wireframes, high-fidelity mockups in Figma, interactive prototypes, and design systems. Design is billed separately or included in fixed-price projects.

Yes. We deploy to AWS, GCP, Azure, DigitalOcean, or your private cloud. We configure CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, logging, and alerting as part of every deployment. If you do not have existing infrastructure, we recommend and set up the optimal cloud environment for your application.

Every project includes API documentation, architecture diagrams, database schema documentation, deployment guides, environment setup instructions, and a user manual. Code is documented with inline comments and README files. This ensures your team or future developers can maintain the project independently.

Startup projects range from $15,000 for a simple web app to $40,000 for a feature-rich MVP to $80,000+ for a full platform launch. We recommend starting with an MVP ($15,000-$40,000 over 8-14 weeks), validating with users, then iterating. This approach saves 40-60% compared to building everything upfront.

Simple web app: 8-12 weeks and $15,000-$30,000. Mid-complexity platform: 14-20 weeks and $30,000-$70,000. Enterprise system: 6-12 months and $70,000-$200,000. These timelines include design, development, testing, and deployment. We provide weekly progress demos so you see results every sprint.

Yes. Some clients start with a fixed-price MVP, then transition to staff augmentation for ongoing development. The transition takes 1-2 weeks. Developers who built the project continue working on it, so there is no knowledge loss. Monthly rates replace milestone payments with no penalty for switching.