Our Development Process
How we work with clients from kickoff to launch and beyond
Our Philosophy
We believe in:
- Transparency — You always know where your project stands
- Collaboration — Your input shapes the outcome
- Iteration — Small, frequent releases catch issues early
- Documentation — Knowledge is captured, not lost
- Quality — We test thoroughly and code carefully
Project Phases
1. Discovery
We learn about your business, goals, users, and constraints. This shapes everything that follows.
Deliverables: Project brief, requirements doc, initial estimate
2. Design & Planning
Wireframes, mockups, and technical architecture. We plan the work before we work the plan.
Deliverables: Wireframes, design mockups, technical spec, project timeline
3. Development
Building your solution in iterative sprints. You see progress weekly and provide feedback continuously.
Deliverables: Working features, weekly demos, progress reports
4. Testing & QA
Thorough testing at every stage—automated tests, manual QA, and user acceptance testing.
Deliverables: Test reports, bug fixes, performance optimization
5. Launch
Deployment to production with monitoring, documentation, and training for your team.
Deliverables: Live application, documentation, training session
6. Support & Iteration
Ongoing maintenance, updates, and feature additions as your needs evolve.
Deliverables: Updates, security patches, new features
Project Management Tools
We use industry-standard tools to keep projects organized and visible:
Jira / Linear — Task Management
Every feature, bug, and task is tracked in our project management system. You get access to see:
- Backlog — All planned work, prioritized
- In Progress — What’s being worked on now
- In Review — Ready for QA or client review
- Done — Completed and deployed
Confluence / Notion — Documentation
All project documentation lives in one place:
- Requirements and specifications
- Technical architecture decisions
- Meeting notes and decisions
- How-to guides and runbooks
- Change logs and version history
Slack / Teams — Communication
Real-time communication with your project team:
- Dedicated project channel
- Quick questions answered fast
- File and screenshot sharing
- Integration with project tools
GitHub — Code & Version Control
All code is version-controlled with full history:
- Every change tracked and reversible
- Code reviews before merging
- Automated testing on commits
- Deployment pipelines
How We Communicate
Weekly Status Updates
Every week, you receive a brief update covering:
- ✅ What was completed this week
- 🔄 What’s in progress
- 📅 What’s planned for next week
- ⚠️ Any blockers or risks
- 📊 Overall project health
Sprint Demos
At the end of each development sprint (typically 1-2 weeks), we demo working features:
- Live walkthrough of new functionality
- Opportunity for feedback and adjustments
- Discussion of next priorities
Scheduled Check-ins
Depending on project size, we schedule regular calls:
- Small projects: Weekly 30-min check-in
- Medium projects: Twice weekly stand-ups
- Large projects: Daily stand-ups + weekly planning
Ad-Hoc Communication
Questions don’t need to wait for scheduled meetings:
- Slack/email for quick questions
- Screen recordings to show issues
- Scheduled calls when needed
Client Involvement
Your involvement makes projects successful. Here’s what we need from you:
✓ What We Need
- Clear feedback on designs/demos
- Timely decisions when needed
- Access to stakeholders
- Test/review when requested
- Content and assets
✗ What We Handle
- All technical implementation
- Project coordination
- Quality assurance
- Deployment and hosting
- Documentation
Quality Assurance
Quality is built into every step, not bolted on at the end:
Code Quality
- Code reviews — Every change reviewed before merging
- Automated linting — Consistent code style enforced
- Static analysis — Catch potential bugs early
Testing
- Unit tests — Individual functions work correctly
- Integration tests — Components work together
- E2E tests — Full user flows verified
- Manual QA — Human testing catches edge cases
Security
- Dependency scanning — Known vulnerabilities caught
- Security review — Architecture reviewed for weaknesses
- Penetration testing — Available for sensitive applications
Performance
- Load testing — Verify system handles expected traffic
- Performance profiling — Identify and fix bottlenecks
- Monitoring — Track performance in production
Progress Tracking
Burndown Charts
Visual representation of work remaining vs. time. Helps identify if we’re on track or need to adjust.
Milestone Tracking
Major project milestones with target dates:
| Milestone | Target | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Complete | Week 1 | ✅ Done |
| Design Approved | Week 3 | ✅ Done |
| MVP Features | Week 6 | 🔄 In Progress |
| Beta Testing | Week 8 | ⬜ Planned |
| Launch | Week 10 | ⬜ Planned |
Risk Register
Potential issues are tracked and mitigated:
- Identified risks with likelihood/impact
- Mitigation strategies
- Owner and status
After Launch
Our relationship doesn’t end at launch:
Maintenance & Support
- Bug fixes and security updates
- Performance monitoring
- Hosting management
Ongoing Development
- Feature additions based on user feedback
- Integration with new tools
- Scaling as you grow
Knowledge Transfer
- Documentation for your team
- Training sessions
- Handoff support if needed
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