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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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 Friday

Live demonstration of completed work with stakeholder Q&A.

Daily Standups

Optional

15-minute sync for active coordination during intensive phases.

Sprint Planning

Bi-weekly

Prioritization session to align on upcoming sprint goals.

Monthly Review

Monthly

Strategic 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.