Our manager will propose contract with pricing model and draft planning documents based on RFP (Request For Proposal). Depending on the project the proposition could be a simple cost estimation or comprehensive suggestion regarding the project architecture, technologies analysis, design suggestions, etc. Initial estimation of the project is free and is usually developed within a couple of days. After all detailes are agreed and the document is signed we proceed with working stages.

The first working stage is preparing of detailed specification SRS (Software Requirements Specification) and SDD (Software Design Description). The documents will cover detailed system architecture, modules, components, data structures, GUI mockups and communication schemes. Implementation starts after the specifications agreement.

System Implementation and Testing

Here the main programming, testing and bug fixing activity is going on. Usually it’s multi-stage iterative procedure that includes the following optional steps for the each stage:

• implementation (coding);
• white- & black- box testing;
• stage results delivery and revision;
• collecting bugs & change requests;
• fixing;
• acceptance.

Complete System Deployment

Final delivery package assembling. Depending on the agreed contract the deliveries might include:

• SRS and SDD;
• source codes;
• code documentation;
• system binaries;
• data files;
• installation packages;
• developers and/or user guides;
• customer training, support, post-release bug-fixing

To make all steps transparent and easily controlled by customer we are proposing set of web accessible tools for access to:

• input-output documentation (specifications, requirements);
• project status tracking;
• source tracking;
• issue and bugs tracking.

Instant messengers are widely used for quick communication and conferencing.

The approach practically reduces to zero the possible of misunderstanding of project specifications and finally leads to in-time delivery of high quality bespoke software products.