Maximize cost savings and enhance customer acquisition through the creation of an innovative project vision, delineation of strategic objectives, and meticulous identification of potential pitfalls associated with product launch.
If you want to build a product from scratch, our team will support you throughout all the software development stages, the first of which is called the project discovery phase. At this phase of a project, we will help you define a product concept, so our team can better understand your business goals and project scope.
No matter of phase of a project if we set up a dedicated team of developers or complement your existing team, the first thing we will do is examine your product. Our project discovery team will examine your current architecture, codebase, software project, deployment approach and pipelines, project management roadmap, and of course, the vision of your product.
“I cannot express how impressed we are by the commitment and dedication of your team. The recent set backs are frustrating but we will work through them. The comments and enthusiasm from early users is really, really encouraging. We are building a fantastic product, with a clear need, and a huge audience.”
“This team comes back and tells us what we could improve, or they come up with workarounds. Sometimes we'll have to make decisions that might not seem logical from a development point of view but make absolute sense from a business point of view. The team will execute them anyway because it's important for the business. TechMagic is made of a team of critical thinkers who advise the business on which approaches are the fastest and most cost-effective…they do what's best for the business.”
“We've been extremely pleased with our continuing relationship with TechMagic to develop solutions on top of the AWS stack. Their specialisation in the Serverless Framework and underlying Serverless Technologies has accelerated our product development. I'd gladly recommend TechMagic to my professional network.”
“The strongest points of TechMagic are communication, delivery quality, timeliness, and accountability. They can deliver high-quality products while maintaining cost-efficiency. They’re continuing to help us improve our product, and their QA capabilities cover about 90% of the app’s success. They’ve been doing a good job of delivering our requests to send more development resources.”
“Great team members on project, good communication, and partnership in general. TechMagic helped us to develop the frontend part of our talent management CRM. The team takes great pride in their work and they are very committed. This translates to a good work ethic and showing a lot of initiative quite often.”
“We interviewed seven highly recommended tech consulting groups and decided to use TechMagic due to their superior systems and processes. Thanks to TechMagic, we were able to experience a 700% increase in Bamboo active users due to the new features and capability they added.”
The purpose of the project discovery phase is to create a foundation for further product development. That’s why all team members responsible for the delivery of work, from a solution architect to a UX designer, take part in the project discovery stage. Close cooperation with a client is also critical at this project discovery phase because it allows us to see the company’s big-picture goals and better understand stakeholders’ expectations. Want to talk to our experts about your product idea or other software development project needs? Don’t hesitate — we know how to get the ball rolling!
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A team composition plan lists the experts required to turn your idea into a functional product, considering your project requirements, project timeline and budget.
This document outlines the scope of your project and the business context for its implementation from the planning stage.
A technical proposal recommends a tech stack that we believe best fits your project’s needs.
With an interactive UX/UI prototype, you can examine your future solution and provide a visualization of the product concept to stakeholders.
A high-level project plan gives you a birds’-eye view of the product development process, including the project timeline, key milestones, and resources needed at each phase of a project.
We estimate your costs based on information available to us, so you can plan your budget for software development projects.
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The Solution Vision and Scope Document is essential for providing clarity, aligning stakeholders, facilitating decision-making, mitigating risks, managing costs and time, and ultimately delivering a successful project that meets customer expectations. It provides:
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Get startedThe project discovery phase provides the engineering team and project manager with project goals and direction so they understand all the key drivers and see the big picture.
Get startedThe project discovery phase helps identify the best way to achieve the project’s objectives from a technical and business perspective.
Get startedThe project discovery phase is essential to ensure the project's success and reduce the risks of time and budget overruns. By conducting industry research and analyzing user needs, we can identify potential issues and opportunities early, resulting in a more efficient and effective development process and data-driven project expectations. It always takes place before kicking off project development. We conduct a project development plan, set a budget, and do market research to form precise project boundaries based on the collected data.
The project discovery phase may take 2 to 8 weeks, depending on the project scope and objectives. The deliverables of the discovery phase include a detailed project plan, user requirements specification, functional specification, business and technical requirements specifications, and a product prototype. These deliverables help to ensure that all stakeholders have a clear understanding of the project goals, timelines, and budget. They also serve as a roadmap for the development team to follow during the implementation phase.
The discovery process typically involves a cross-functional discovery team comprising business analyst, project managers, UX/UI designers, developers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) from the client's side.
Communication is paramount in discovery stage. Our specialists utilize Slack for project-related discussions, ensuring efficient and real-time exchanges. For confidentiality matters in project management, we employ encrypted chats and emails, safeguarding sensitive information while maintaining effective communication channels.
Absolutely! The project discovery phase service is a standalone offering independent of any development or other company services. It's designed to provide comprehensive insights and strategies, even if you're not following subsequent development with us.
Project discovery encompasses several key steps: 1. Research: We gather comprehensive information about your business goals, technical requirements, and desired outcomes. 2. Definition: Clear project objectives and success criteria are established. 3. Analysis: We assess technical possibilities, risks, and opportunities. 4. Design: Initial concepts and strategies are outlined. 5. Documentation: Findings are compiled into actionable deliverables that guide future steps in project planning.
The project discovery phase is the preliminary stage of a project where in-depth research and planning occur. It involves defining project scope, goals, requirements, and success criteria. This phase of a project sets the foundation for the entire project, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and minimizing risks.
In Scrum, the discovery phase is synonymous with the "Sprint 0" or "Iteration 0." It involves activities like the initial planning stage, assembling the team from project manager to engineer, business analyst to security expert, setting up the development environment, and clarifying project details. This phase establishes the groundwork for subsequent sprints and ensures a smooth start to the project software development.
