Delivery Methodology
A straightforward delivery process, applied consistently.
We've refined this six-phase methodology across our in-house products and client builds of every size. Scaled up for complex platforms, scaled down for small applications, the engineering discipline remains constant.
The Six Phases
How your project moves from idea to production reality.
Scoping and discovery
We begin with a structured technical workshop where we thoroughly dissect your commercial goals, user workflows, operational constraints, and existing systems. You leave with a written brief, recommended architectural diagram, and realistic estimates—whether you proceed with us or not.
Key Deliverables
- Technical brief & functional specification
- System architecture blueprint
- Itemised sprint & cost breakdown
Planning and design
We decompose the brief into sequenced milestones with measurable acceptance criteria. When user interfaces are involved, we create clean Figma interactive prototypes and iterate with your team before writing frontend code.
Key Deliverables
- Figma design system & interactive prototypes
- Data model & database schema definitions
- Milestone schedule with measurable sign-offs
Engineering and weekly demos
We build in disciplined weekly cycles with automated test suites, Git version control, and rigorous pull request reviews. Every single week, you attend a live working demo, receive a written status report, and see exactly what was completed.
Key Deliverables
- Live staging environments with preview builds
- Weekly video/live demo walkthroughs
- Weekly written progress & risk register
Testing and acceptance
Before moving to production, we execute automated unit and integration tests, load checks, edge-case validation, and security auditing. Nothing is deployed until both parties have tested and signed off against the agreed acceptance criteria.
Key Deliverables
- Automated test coverage reports
- Security audit & dependency vulnerability scan
- Formal user acceptance sign-off document
Launch and handover
Production deployment is managed with zero or minimal downtime, real-time telemetry, automated log collection, and rollback plans. We deliver clean documentation, operational runbooks, and in-person walkthroughs for your internal team.
Key Deliverables
- Production deployment with DNS / SSL configuration
- Operational runbooks & system documentation
- Credential transfer & full repository access
Support and continuous improvement
Most client relationships transition into retained engineering partnerships. We provide structured service-level agreements, guaranteed bug fix windows, performance tuning, and roadmap planning sessions.
Key Deliverables
- Structured SLA response guarantees
- Scheduled maintenance & security patch windows
- Quarterly roadmap & architectural reviews
Our Commitments
The principles we guarantee on every project.
100% IP Ownership
You own all code, repositories, architectures, and assets. We do not hold client code hostage or introduce proprietary vendor lock-in.
Transparent Invoicing
Clear, upfront estimates agreed upon before work begins. No hidden expenses, unexpected line items, or unapproved scope additions.
Direct Engineer Access
You speak directly with the engineers writing and architecting your code, eliminating misunderstandings and delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you handle changes to scope during development?
Because we deliver in weekly sprint cycles, accommodating change is straightforward. If you want to introduce a new feature or adjust a workflow, we discuss the trade-offs together and substitute sprint items without unexpected budget inflation.
Who owns the code and intellectual property?
You do. All custom code, design assets, database schemas, and documentation produced for your project belong 100% to your organisation from the moment they are written.
Can you collaborate with our existing development team?
Yes. We frequently embed as specialized delivery pods alongside internal engineering teams, adhering to your existing Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and coding standards.
Ready to see our process in action?
Book an introductory call with Steve Mbock and our engineering team to walk through your specifications.