Discovery & Planning
- Requirement Gathering: Understand client goals, needs, and constraints.
- Market Research: Analyze the competition and identify best practices.
- Project Scope & Timeline: Define deliverables, milestones, and timeline.
- Resource Allocation: Assign the team, tools, and budget.
Design
- Wireframing & Prototyping: Create visual blueprints of the application.
- UI/UX Design: Develop a user-friendly and visually appealing design.
- Client Feedback Loop: Review and refine designs based on client feedback.
Development
- Frontend & Backend Development: Build the user interface and server-side architecture.
- Database Setup: Configure data storage and retrieval systems.
- Feature Development: Code features based on the client’s needs.
- Integrations: Implement APIs or third-party services.
Quality Assurance (QA) & Testing
- Automated & Manual Testing: Test the software for functionality, security, and usability.
- Bug Fixing & Optimization: Address issues and optimize performance.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Clients test to validate if it meets expectations.
Deployment
- Preparation for Launch: Ensure that the software is ready for production.
- Deployment to Production: Launch the application on live servers.
- Post-Deployment Testing: Verify functionality in the live environment.
Maintenance & Support
- Monitoring & Analytics: Track performance and user behavior.
- Bug Fixes & Updates: Regular maintenance to address issues and enhance features.
- Client Support: Ongoing support for any questions or adjustments.
Continuous Improvement
- Feedback Collection: Regularly gather feedback from users and clients.
- Feature Enhancements: Add new features and improvements over time.