Whether you’re a tech startup founder or an established business leader, we’re here to guide you through the web application development process. Here’s a clear, practical overview of how we work:
1. Discovery and Planning
Good engineering is 90% planning and 10% coding. We begin by thoroughly understanding what you want:
- Non-Disclosure Agreement: We’ll sign an NDA to protect your ideas and business information, first and above all.
- In-depth Consultation: We’ll discuss your business goals, target audience, and specific requirements.
- Team Selection: We’ll assemble the right mix of developers, designers, and project managers for your project.
- Ethical Checkpoint: We’ll let you know early, ahead of time, if it’s something we don’t feel comfortable working on out of conscience. Pornography, gambling, financial schemes, highly-partisan political content, etc. are non-starters.
- Security Assessment: We’ll determine the level of security your application needs, from basic measures to advanced protocols.
- Budget Planning: We’ll help you understand what’s achievable within your budget and prioritize features accordingly.
2. Design and Architecture
Next, we’ll create a solid plan for your application:
- System Architecture: We’ll design the technical structure of your application, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
- Feature Prioritization: We’ll work with you to decide which features are essential for the initial launch and which can be added later.
- Timeline Development: We’ll create a realistic timeline for the project, breaking it down into manageable phases.
- Technology Stack Selection: We’ll choose the most appropriate technologies for your project, explaining our choices in clear terms.
- Risk Assessment: We’ll identify potential technical challenges and plan how to address them.
3. Legal and Compliance
We’ll ensure all legal bases are covered:
- Contract Development: We’ll create a clear, comprehensive contract outlining our commitments and deliverables.
- Intellectual Property Agreement: We’ll clarify ownership of the final product and any components developed during the project.
- Regulatory Compliance: We’ll identify and plan for any relevant industry regulations or standards your application needs to meet, working with your in-house lawyers if you need.
4. Resource Allocation
We’ll plan out the use of time, money, and personnel:
- Detailed Scope of Work: We’ll create a comprehensive document outlining all aspects of the project.
- Payment Schedule: We’ll establish clear milestones tied to payments, ensuring transparency in billing.
- Contingency Planning: We’ll discuss potential scenarios that might affect the budget and how we’ll handle them.
- Performance Metrics: We’ll define clear, measurable criteria for the success of your application.
5. Development Process
Here’s how we’ll bring your application to life:
- Methodology: We use the development process you like, allowing for flexibility and regular feedback.
- Regular Updates: We’ll provide weekly progress reports and conduct sprint reviews if using Scrum methodology.
- Version Control: We use robust version control systems to manage code changes effectively.
- Code Reviews: A senior developer regularly reviews code to ensure quality and best practices.
6. Quality Assurance
We take testing seriously to ensure a robust final product:
- Comprehensive Testing: We conduct unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing throughout development.
- Bug Tracking: We use professional bug tracking software to log, prioritize, and resolve issues efficiently.
- Performance Testing: We’ll stress-test your application to ensure it can handle expected (and unexpected) loads.
- User Experience Testing: We’ll gather feedback on the application’s usability and make necessary adjustments.
7. Launch Preparation
As we approach the finish line:
- Deployment Planning: We’ll create a detailed plan for launching your application, minimizing downtime and risk.
- Training: We’ll provide comprehensive training for your team on how to use and maintain the application.
- Documentation: We’ll deliver clear, thorough documentation of the system architecture and codebase.
- Support Planning: We’ll discuss and set up ongoing support and maintenance plans.
8. Post-Launch and Future Development
Our relationship doesn’t end at launch:
- Monitoring: We’ll set up systems to monitor your application’s performance and user behavior.
- Iterative Improvements: Based on user feedback and performance data, we’ll suggest and implement improvements.
- Scalability Planning: We’ll help plan for future growth, ensuring your application can scale with your business.
- Security Updates: We’ll keep your application secure with regular updates and patches.
We’re committed to delivering a high-quality web application that meets your business needs. Our process combines technical expertise with clear communication, ensuring you’re informed and involved every step of the way.
Ready to start your web application project? Let’s discuss how we can bring your vision to life.