A Delivery Process Designed for Predictable Outcomes
Our structured methodology reduces risk, accelerates delivery, and ensures transparency at every stage. Here's exactly how we work.
Phase 1
Discovery & Planning
Discovery & Planning
We understand your business goals, technical requirements, and market timeline. Initial scoping takes 1-2 weeks.
Deliverables
- Detailed requirements document and scope definition
- Technology stack recommendations aligned with your goals
- Project timeline with major milestones
- Resource allocation and team structure
- Initial budget estimate with confidence range
Responsibilities
Client
Provide business context, stakeholder availability, and decision-making authority
Dastute
Lead discovery sessions, document requirements, create technical recommendations
Phase 2
Architecture & Design
Architecture & Design
System design, database schema, API contracts, and deployment strategy defined with security-first approach.
Deliverables
- System architecture diagram and design specifications
- Database schema and data models
- API specifications with OpenAPI/GraphQL schema
- Security architecture and compliance roadmap
- Deployment and infrastructure design (Kubernetes, AWS, etc.)
Responsibilities
Client
Review and approve architectural decisions, provide feedback on design
Dastute
Design scalable systems, ensure security best practices, create detailed specs
Phase 3
Development & Iteration
Development & Iteration
Agile sprints with bi-weekly demos, continuous integration, automated testing, and regular feedback loops.
Deliverables
- Working software incrementally delivered every 2 weeks
- Automated test coverage (unit, integration, E2E)
- CI/CD pipeline with automated deployments
- Code reviews and quality assurance on every commit
- Sprint documentation and technical decision logs
Responsibilities
Client
Attend sprint demos, provide feedback, prioritize backlog with product team
Dastute
Execute sprints, conduct code reviews, manage technical debt, mentor team
Phase 4
Deployment & Support
Deployment & Support
Production launch, monitoring setup, performance optimization, and 24/7 support for first 30 days.
Deliverables
- Production deployment and go-live coordination
- Monitoring, alerting, and observability setup (Datadog/New Relic)
- Performance optimization and load testing results
- Incident response procedures and runbooks
- 30-day post-launch support and optimization
Responsibilities
Client
Coordinate internal teams for launch, provide production access, define SLAs
Dastute
Manage deployment, monitor systems, optimize performance, handle incidents
Quality Assurance
Built-in Quality & Security Practices
Quality is not a phase -- it is integrated into every step of our delivery process.
Code Reviews
Every pull request reviewed by senior engineers before merge.
Automated Testing
Unit, integration, and E2E tests run on every commit.
Security Scanning
Static analysis and dependency scanning in CI pipeline.
Performance Monitoring
Real-time monitoring and alerting from day one.
Communication
Transparent Communication Cadence
Stay informed at every stage with structured touchpoints and full project visibility.
Weekly Sprint Demo
Every FridayLive demonstration of completed work with stakeholder Q&A.
Daily Standups
Optional15-minute sync for active coordination during intensive phases.
Sprint Planning
Bi-weeklyPrioritization session to align on upcoming sprint goals.
Monthly Review
MonthlyStrategic review of progress, metrics, and roadmap adjustments.
Ready to Start a Project?
Let's walk through how our process applies to your specific requirements. Schedule a discovery session with our team.