Our Development Process Explained

Working with a software development company for the first time can feel like stepping into unknown territory. What should you expect? How does it work? In this post, we'll walk you through our process from start to finish.

Phase 1: Discovery (Weeks 1 and 2)

Initial Consultation

Everything starts with a conversation. We want to understand:

• Your business and its challenges


• What you're hoping to achieve


• Your timeline and budget constraints


• Technical requirements and integrations

This call is free and comes with no obligations. Our goal is to understand if we're the right fit for each other.

Requirements Gathering

If we move forward, we dive deeper:


• Stakeholder interviews


• Current workflow analysis


• User research (if needed)


• Technical assessment

We document everything and share it with you for review.

Project Scoping

Based on discovery, we create:


• Detailed project scope document


• Feature prioritization (MVP vs. future phases)


• Technical architecture overview


• Timeline and milestone breakdown


• Fixed price or time and materials quote

Phase 2: Design (Weeks 2 to 4)

UX Design

We start with user experience:


• User flow diagrams


• Wireframes for key screens


• Interactive prototypes


• Usability testing (optional)

UI Design

Once UX is approved, we move to visual design:


• Design system creation (colors, typography, components)


• High-fidelity mockups


• Responsive designs for all device sizes


• Design review and iteration

You'll have full visibility into designs via Figma with the ability to leave comments directly on the designs.

Phase 3: Development (Weeks 4 to 12+)

Sprint Based Development

We work in 2 week sprints, each delivering working features:

Sprint Planning:


• Review priorities for the sprint


• Break down features into tasks


• Set sprint goals

Daily Progress:


• Development work


• Internal code reviews


• Integration testing

Sprint Review:


• Demo of completed features


• Your feedback incorporated


• Planning for next sprint

Your Involvement

During development, you'll:


• Have access to a staging environment


• Attend sprint reviews (30 to 60 minutes every 2 weeks)


• Provide feedback on completed features


• Answer questions as they arise

We keep communication flowing through Slack or your preferred platform.

Phase 4: Testing (Ongoing + Week Before Launch)

Throughout Development



• Automated testing for all code


• Code reviews for every change


• Integration testing

Pre Launch



• Comprehensive QA testing


• Performance testing


• Security audit


• User acceptance testing (UAT) with your team

We don't launch until you're confident everything works correctly.

Phase 5: Launch

Preparation



• Production environment setup


• DNS and SSL configuration


• Monitoring and alerting


• Backup procedures

Go Live



• Deployment to production


• Smoke testing


• Team on standby for issues


• Launch announcement (if desired)

Post Launch



• Hypercare period (increased support)


• Bug fixes and minor adjustments


• Performance monitoring


• User feedback collection

Phase 6: Ongoing Support

Maintenance Options

We offer several support arrangements:

Basic Maintenance:


• Security updates


• Bug fixes


• Hosting management

Growth Partnership:


• Continuous feature development


• Monthly retainer hours


• Priority support

As Needed:


• On-demand development


• Project-by-project basis

What Makes Our Process Different

Transparency



• You see everything in realtime


• No surprises on invoices


• Clear communication about challenges

Flexibility



• Scope can evolve as we learn


• Priorities can shift between sprints


• No rigid contracts that don't serve you

Quality Focus



• We don't cut corners


• Every feature is tested


• We're proud of the code we write

Typical Timeline

Total: 10 to 18 weeks for a typical MVP

Ready to Start?

If our process sounds like a good fit for your project, let's talk. We'll start with that free consultation to understand your needs and determine if we can help.

Get a Free Assessment - No obligation, just a conversation about your project.