Process
No Missed Deadlines. No Disappearing Developer.
Most software projects go wrong because of poor communication, not poor code. This process makes sure you always know what’s done, what’s next and what it costs.
Process
A Clear Process. No Surprises, No Ghosting.
Missed deadlines and silent developers are the biggest fear in any software project. My 7-stage process gives you a fixed scope, weekly demos and written updates — so you always know what’s done, what’s next and what it costs.
- Live Demo Cadence
- Weekly
- Source Code Ownership
- Yours
01Discover
Typical: 1–3 DaysWe talk through your goals, users, constraints and what success looks like in numbers.
- Discovery Call
- Goals & Success Metrics
- Risk Assessment
02Plan
Typical: 2–5 DaysI turn the conversation into a scoped plan with milestones, architecture and a clear estimate.
- Written Proposal
- Milestone Plan
- Technical Architecture
03Design
Typical: 1–3 WeeksUser flows, wireframes and interface design you can click through before development starts.
- User Flows
- Interactive Prototype
- Design System
04Develop
Typical: Project-DependentBuilt in short iterations with a live preview link and a demo of real progress every week.
- Weekly Demos
- Preview Deployments
- Progress Reports
05Test
Typical: Ongoing + 1 WeekAutomated tests, manual QA on real devices, accessibility checks and performance profiling.
- Automated Test Suite
- QA Report
- Performance Audit
06Launch
Typical: 1–3 DaysA planned, low-risk release with monitoring, backups and a rollback path ready.
- Production Deployment
- Monitoring Setup
- Handover Docs
07Improve
Typical: OngoingWe review real usage, fix what matters and plan the next round of improvements.
- Usage Review
- Support Window
- Improvement Roadmap
Ways to Work Together
Choose the Engagement That Fits
Every engagement includes direct access to me, transparent pricing and full ownership of what we build.
| Model | Most PopularFixed-Scope Project | Monthly Retainer | Consulting & Audits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | New products, systems or major features with a clear goal | Ongoing development, maintenance and improvements | Architecture decisions, audits and technical second opinions |
| Pricing | Fixed price per milestone, agreed upfront | Monthly fee for a reserved block of time | Hourly or fixed-fee per engagement |
| Typical Duration | 4–16 weeks | 3 months or longer | 1 day to 2 weeks |
| Communication | Weekly demos and written updates | Shared roadmap with a monthly review | Workshops and a written report |
| You Receive | Production-ready software, source code and documentation | Continuous releases, monitoring and priority support | Clear recommendations and an actionable plan |
- Most Popular
Fixed-Scope Project
- Best For
- New products, systems or major features with a clear goal
- Pricing
- Fixed price per milestone, agreed upfront
- Typical Duration
- 4–16 weeks
- Communication
- Weekly demos and written updates
- You Receive
- Production-ready software, source code and documentation
Monthly Retainer
- Best For
- Ongoing development, maintenance and improvements
- Pricing
- Monthly fee for a reserved block of time
- Typical Duration
- 3 months or longer
- Communication
- Shared roadmap with a monthly review
- You Receive
- Continuous releases, monitoring and priority support
Consulting & Audits
- Best For
- Architecture decisions, audits and technical second opinions
- Pricing
- Hourly or fixed-fee per engagement
- Typical Duration
- 1 day to 2 weeks
- Communication
- Workshops and a written report
- You Receive
- Clear recommendations and an actionable plan
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost, timelines, process and what happens after launch — the questions business owners ask before hiring a developer.
It runs in seven stages: discover, plan, design, develop, test, launch and improve. You get a written plan with milestones before development starts, a live preview link throughout, and a demo of real progress every week — so there are no surprises at the end.