Custom Software Development

Discovery

The discovery phase is a crucial step that lays the foundation for success in product development. Through thorough exploration and analysis, this phase reveals valuable insights, establishing a clear roadmap that defines the project's value, objectives, and scope.

Defining the discovery phase:

• Reduces missed deadlines by 75%
• Cuts development costs by up to 50%

Estimation & Proposal

At Cloudmantra, we evaluate and analyze the key factors influencing the pricing of your product development. Through this assessment, we offer valuable insights to help optimize costs effectively, including:

• Detailed risk analysis
• Technology stack selection
• Work breakdown structure
• Time and effort estimation for project tasks
• High-level project timeline
• Critical project assumptions

Discovery Phase Bonus

The discovery phase generates crucial universal artifacts that act as valuable references and inputs for the execution phase, no matter which vendor you select. Utilizing these resources can significantly improve your chances of delivering an MVP within budget and on schedule. Examples of these artifacts, which you receive after the discovery phase, are shown above.

Additional artifacts include:

• User Interface Mock-ups / Prototype
• Detailed MVP Phase Roadmap
• Implementation Strategy
• Comprehensive Documentation (including both architectural and functional aspects)

Based on these insights, we are pleased to provide you with a detailed project price estimate and our customized proposal.

Initiation

During the initiation phase, we establish a solid foundation for a productive and well-structured development process by defining clear goals and setting up essential elements.

This phase encompasses the following key activities:

• Establish and organize the project team.
• Define roles and responsibilities using a RACI matrix.
• Select an effective communication strategy.
• Determine the Quality Assurance (QA) methodology.
• Agree on a post-release support strategy.
• Develop a Project Management approach, including change management, project progress tracking, and methodology.
• Configure all development tools and infrastructure, including repositories, cloud provider accounts, version control systems, and basic continuous integration (CI) setup.

Planning

The objective of this phase is to develop a detailed project plan that includes specific phases, clear timelines, and key milestones.

The following activities are covered:

• Define the project phases
• Set key milestones and deadlines
• Break the project into sprints
• Prioritize project scopes effectively

6 Execution + Monitoring & Control

Our team meticulously handles both the technical and operational elements of your project, providing thorough updates on progress and performance. Enjoy the rewarding experience of seeing your idea transform into a fully developed product, as we carefully guide its development with steadfast commitment and expertise.

Cloudmantra will offer regular demonstrations and ensure ongoing monitoring and maintenance of all project health metrics, including:

• Ongoing updates on project progress
• Smart budget management
• Effective risk identification and mitigation

After each iteration, we deploy a robust product increment to the pre-production environment, where stakeholders with authorized access can evaluate its functionality and provide valuable feedback.

Consequently, you can:

• Monitor the ongoing expansion of functionality throughout the development process.
• Stay updated on the project's progress and budget allocation with intuitive visualizations, detailed documentation, and insightful analytics.
• Gain valuable insights into both the current status and future projections, empowering you to make well-informed decisions throughout every stage of the journey.
• Engage with the product from its early stages, validate concepts, and present demos to clients and stakeholders. This approach enables you to actively influence the product's development and its potential in the market.

Delivery

We deploy the product directly to the designated platform through:

• Submitting all required information according to platform specifications.
• Ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Configuring and preparing the production environment for a smooth launch.
• Creating user manuals for intuitive and effective use.

Product Maintenance and Support

We maintain consistent communication with you following the product release to ensure everything is functioning as expected. Our product support services include two distinct approaches:

Delivery of services as outlined in the Support and Maintenance contract:

• We allocate the support hours evenly across the specified duration.
• Our specialists continuously monitor product performance and provide you with regular updates for review.
• If you have specific modifications or enhancements in mind for the product, we can develop and integrate new features to meet your needs.
• If you encounter any warranty-related issues, we offer a quick and complimentary resolution.
• We provide a dedicated development team with a deep understanding of your product, acting as an extension of your workforce, so you can fully trust them to deliver exceptional results.

Coverage of warranty cases

We stand by the quality of our products and offer a warranty that covers any bugs that may arise during use. If any issues are discovered, we will address and resolve them promptly, at no additional cost to you.