Process
From an idea to a first version
Organising the starting point, scope and validation of a digital project.
Start with the problem
An idea might begin with a website, an application or a task that takes too much time. Before choosing technology, it is necessary to understand who will use the solution, the expected outcome and the existing constraints.
For an initial conversation, it helps to gather:
- The problem to solve and how it is handled today.
- The people who will use the solution.
- Examples or references that help explain the need.
- Deadlines, available budget and existing tools.
Define a first version
A first version should have a limited scope and a verifiable outcome. Secondary features can wait until a later stage, so the project does not grow before its value has been established.
Scope, deliverables and acceptance criteria should be written down before implementation. Estimates and terms are defined for each project.
Build with validation
Work progresses in stages. Reviewing an interface, testing an integration or validating a workflow allows decisions to be corrected before changes accumulate.
For a website, for example, validation covers navigation, reading on a phone, contact links and keyboard use. An application with data or integrations requires its own checks.
Prepare for continuity
A handover should explain what was built, how to use and maintain the solution, and what remains outstanding. Further support or maintenance is agreed according to the needs of the project; it is not implied in every engagement.