You’ve validated your product and scoped your MVP - now it’s time to build. But beware: the development phase is where most projects run into delays, costly rework, or ballooning budgets. Here’s how to avoid the common traps and deliver your app on time and on budget.
1. 💸 Time & Materials vs. Fixed Bid
Understand your engagement options:
- Time & Materials (T&M): Flexible, ideal for early-stage or evolving builds.
- Fixed Bid: Best for well-defined, static scopes.
Pro tip: Lock in clear milestones, not just feature lists - this keeps the project on track while allowing for necessary adjustments.
2. 👥 In-House vs. Freelancers vs. Agency Partners
Your build options:
- In-house: Full control, but higher overhead and slower ramp-up.
- Freelancers: Cost-effective, but riskier for continuity and quality.
- Agencies (like Xperts): Balanced teams with PM, QA, and Dev expertise for reliable delivery.
Always vet your partners for:
- Case studies or references
- Communication style and transparency
- Alignment with your time zone and sprint cadence
3. ⚙️ Development Best Practices
Lay a solid foundation:
- Set up code repositories (GitHub or GitLab)
- Implement a CI/CD pipeline for automated builds and deployments
- Create separate staging and production environments
- Integrate Slack (or similar) for deployment notifications and issue tracking
4. 📈 Project Management & Communication
Choose a project management method:
- Agile/Scrum: For continuous delivery and adaptability
- Kanban: For lean, ongoing updates
- Waterfall: For rigid, well-defined projects
Best practice:
- Weekly meetings with sprint reviews and demos
5. 🧪 QA and Testing From Day 1
Quality Assurance isn’t optional:
- Automate unit and integration tests
- Conduct manual testing for user experience flows
- Run regression tests before every release
Xperts Advantage: At Xperts, we combine proven processes, transparent communication, and rigorous QA to help you build it right the first time - so you can scale faster and avoid costly surprises.
Ready to deliver with confidence? Connect with a development expert at Xperts.
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