Development Workflow: OmiSoft’s Product Development and Delivery

Developing IT solutions is challenging and risky, especially if you lack experience in this field. That’s why it is smart to seek an IT partner who can handle this process from start to finish.

Our well-defined development workflow, encompassing stages such as estimation, discovery, development, documentation, and maintenance, ensures a strategic and successful approach. With our emphasis on documentation and additional support in marketing and sales, we are committed to driving your product’s success.

If you are already experiencing organic growth of 10-30% per year, imagine the potential of partnering with us to achieve a remarkable 50-100% growth annually.

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How is workflow in software development built?

Depending on the stage at which your product stands, we have two pathways for development workflow.

The first is developing a product from scratch, where you come to us with an idea. This includes the following steps:

Rough estimate
Signing NDA and cooperation agreement
Discovery phase: creating technical specifications and design mockups, selecting optimal technological solutions
Accurate estimate
Developing a Proof of Concept (PoC) or Minimum Viable Product (MVP): creating the first version, launching, and testing with users
Full product development
Documentation creation
Product maintenance

If you already have progress or a working product, the following stages are added before the discovery phase:

Gathering all information about the product (code, processes, documentation)
Conducting an audit of the current state

Creating a knowledge base for your product is a crucial aspect of the software development workflow that we prioritize, investing time and effort into its development.

Rough Estimate

We begin the software project workflow by collecting the necessary data and providing a rough estimate of the project’s cost and timeline. This estimate helps you gauge the project’s complexity and budget requirements. It serves as a foundation for decision-making, whether to proceed, adjust the scope, or explore alternatives.

It empowers you to evaluate your idea and make informed choices within your budget. Please note that the rough estimate is not final but provides an initial evaluation. As we progress, we will refine the estimate for more accurate pricing and timelines, ensuring transparency in the process.

Signing an NDA and a Cooperation Agreement

If you are satisfied with the rough estimate, the next step involves signing two essential documents:

NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement): This agreement ensures that both parties have confidence that confidential information and ideas will be protected and not disclosed prematurely.
Cooperation Agreement: This contract outlines the key aspects of our collaboration and partnership.

These documents lay the foundation for a secure and mutually beneficial working relationship, safeguarding your private information while defining the terms of our cooperation.

Discovery Phase

After the discovery phase, we can provide a more accurate estimate of the project’s cost and timeline, whereas before, only a rough estimate was possible.

During this stage, the following tasks are addressed:

Gathering all requirements
Competitor analysis
Formulating the technical specifications
Creating a UX prototype of the product
Determining the technologies and services to be used

As a result, you will receive the following artifacts:

Competitor analysis document
Technical specifications or a set of User Stories
UX prototype of the product
List of technologies to be utilized in the product development
List of services to be employed and their cost calculation

The discovery phase ensures that we clearly understand the project scope, enabling us to move forward confidently and align our efforts with your goals.

Tip: Never start product development without a discovery phase, as it often leads to substantial financial and time losses that could have been avoided.

Accurate Estimate

Based on the insights gained from the discovery phase, the Omisoft team can provide you with a precise estimate for product development. We prioritize tasks to optimize the development budget effectively, ensuring efficient resource allocation. This approach allows us to deliver a high quality product within the defined parameters.

The accurate estimate is a reliable foundation for planning and decision-making, empowering you to make informed choices and allocate resources effectively. We strive for transparency, providing a clear understanding of the project’s scope, timeline, and associated costs. This collaborative approach ensures a successful partnership and the delivery of your desired product.

PoC or MVP Development

The development of either a Proof of Concept (PoC) or a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is a crucial part of any software process workflows. This approach allows for quicker deployment and faster user feedback.

By following this strategy, you can obtain early feedback from your target audience and make necessary adjustments to increase the product’s chances of success significantly.

Developing a PoC or MVP enables you to validate your product idea, gather valuable insights, and refine your offering based on user input. This iterative approach helps minimize risks, optimize resource allocation, and ensure that the final product aligns closely with user needs and expectations.

Full Version Product Development

After launching the MVP version and testing the concept with real customers, we proceed with the development of the full version of the product.

Typically, this involves a phased development approach that includes multiple minor releases. Delivering the product to customers in smaller increments rather than releasing significant updates every 3-6 months is far more effective. This approach influences user perception of the product and facilitates their adaptation to new features.

By adopting an incremental delivery strategy, we ensure a smoother transition for users, maintain their engagement, and continuously gather feedback to enhance the product further. This iterative development process allows us to respond promptly to customer needs and evolving market demands, maximizing the overall success and satisfaction of the end product.

Creation of Documentation

The next part of software project workflow is creation of documentation. At Omisoft, we place significant emphasis on documentation. This includes both self-documented code and tools such as Swagger for generating API documentation, as well as traditional documentation comprising:

Project description
Project architecture overview
Individual module descriptions
Deployment instructions

Additionally, other essential elements vary from project to project.

By prioritizing documentation, we ensure a comprehensive record of the project’s details, facilitating knowledge transfer and mitigating the risks associated with personnel changes. Clear and well-structured documentation enables smooth project onboarding, collaboration, and future maintenance, ultimately enhancing the overall success and longevity of the product.

Maintenance

After completing the primary parts of a software project workflow, there are typically two paths: further development if there is a roadmap with desired features or transitioning to a product support model.

Product maintenance is crucial as technologies evolve, services update their APIs, and new browsers and mobile operating systems versions emerge. Without ongoing support, a product can quickly become outdated.

Therefore, it is essential to allocate regular time for product maintenance. Omisoft offers various support packages, ensuring that your product remains up-to-date. If you’re interested, please contact us; we will provide you with more detailed information.

Sum Up

In summary, Omisoft follows software development workflow best practices that include stages such as rough estimation, discovery, PoC/MVP development, full product development, documentation creation, and product maintenance. We emphasize the importance of documentation and offer marketing and sales support to our clients. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. We are here to assist you in achieving the success of your product.