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Development Process

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Six phases. Full transparency. Every project follows the same proven process — from discovery to launch and beyond.

Note

Looking for how to start working with us? Visit How It Works for our engagement process (discovery call, developer matching, trial week). This page covers how we build your software once the engagement begins.

Timeline Overview

From idea to production

Week 1

Discovery & Scoping

Week 1-2

Planning

Week 2-3

Design

Week 3-10+

Development

Ongoing + Final Sprint

Testing

Ongoing

Launch & Support

The 6 Phases

Every phase, explained

01Week 1

Discovery & Scoping

We start by understanding your business, users, and goals — not just your feature list. This phase uncovers the real problem you are solving and ensures we build the right thing, not just build a thing.

Deliverables

  • +Stakeholder interviews
  • +User persona mapping
  • +Technical feasibility assessment
  • +Project brief document

Tools Used

Google Meet, Notion, Miro, Loom

02Week 1-2

Planning

We translate discovery into a concrete plan. Architecture decisions, tech stack selection, sprint breakdown, and milestone mapping. You approve the plan before a single line of code is written.

Deliverables

  • +Technical architecture document
  • +Sprint breakdown with estimates
  • +Tech stack recommendation
  • +Risk assessment and mitigation plan

Tools Used

Linear, Notion, Figma (wireframes), GitHub

03Week 2-3

Design

For projects that include UI work, we design with production in mind. No pixel-perfect mockups that fall apart during development. Every design decision considers responsiveness, accessibility, and developer handoff.

Deliverables

  • +UI/UX wireframes
  • +Design system and component library
  • +Interactive prototypes
  • +Responsive layout specifications

Tools Used

Figma, Storybook, Tailwind CSS

04Week 3-10+

Development

Agile sprints with two-week cycles. Daily standups, weekly demos, and continuous deployment. You see working code every sprint — not slides about code. Every PR is reviewed by at least one senior engineer.

Deliverables

  • +Production-ready code per sprint
  • +Automated test coverage
  • +API documentation
  • +Weekly progress reports with demo links

Tools Used

GitHub, VS Code, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Slack

05Ongoing + Final Sprint

Testing

Testing is not a phase — it happens every sprint. But before launch, we run a comprehensive QA cycle: load testing, security audits, cross-browser checks, and user acceptance testing with your team.

Deliverables

  • +Unit and integration test suites
  • +Load testing reports
  • +Security vulnerability scan
  • +User acceptance testing signoff

Tools Used

Jest, Cypress, Playwright, k6, OWASP ZAP

06Ongoing

Launch & Support

Launch is not the end — it is the beginning. We handle deployment, monitoring setup, and provide 30 days of post-launch support included in every project. Long-term maintenance plans are available.

Deliverables

  • +Production deployment with zero downtime
  • +Monitoring and alerting setup
  • +Documentation and knowledge transfer
  • +30-day post-launch support

Tools Used

AWS/GCP, Vercel, Datadog, Sentry, PagerDuty

FAQ

Questions about our process

How is this different from the How It Works page?

The How It Works page covers our engagement process — how you start working with us (discovery call, matching, trial week). This page covers our development process — how we actually build your software once the engagement begins.

How long does a typical project take?

An MVP typically takes 6-10 weeks. A full product build runs 3-6 months. Staff augmentation engagements start within 48 hours. We provide detailed timeline estimates during the Planning phase.

Do I have visibility into the development process?

Full visibility. You get access to our GitHub repos from day one, join daily standups, receive weekly progress reports, and see working demos every sprint. No black boxes.

What if my requirements change mid-project?

They will — and that is normal. Our agile process handles scope changes through sprint planning. We reprioritize the backlog with you and adjust timelines transparently. No surprise invoices.

Do you provide support after the project launches?

Yes. Every project includes 30 days of post-launch support. For ongoing maintenance, we offer dedicated support plans starting at $1,500/month. Most clients transition to our Dedicated Team model for continuous development.

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