Our Development Process
Building custom software shouldn’t feel like a black box. Our proven 4-phase process combines structure with flexibility to deliver solutions that exceed expectations while keeping you informed at every step.
The Rodeo Code Advantage: How We Deliver Excellence
Agile + Waterfall Hybrid
Strategic planning with iterative development for maximum adaptability
Transparent Progress
Bi-weekly demos of working software, not just status reports
Outcome-Focused
Every sprint delivers measurable business value
Discover & Define
Laying the foundation for success (1-2 weeks)
Objective:
Deeply understand your business goals, workflows, and technical requirements to create a solution blueprint.
Key Activities:
Stakeholder Workshops
In-depth sessions with all decision-makers
Current State Analysis
Document existing workflows and pain points
Success Metric Definition
Establish KPIs for project success
Solution Blueprinting
Technical architecture and feature roadmap
Deliverables:
| Document | Purpose | Client Sign-off |
|---|---|---|
| Project Charter | Goals, scope, and success metrics | Required |
| Technical Specification | System architecture and technologies | Required |
| Feature Backlog | Prioritized requirements | Review |
| Project Roadmap | Timeline with key milestones | Required |
“The discovery phase uncovered workflow issues we didn’t even realize we had. The blueprint saved us 3 months of rework.”
Design & Prototype
Visualizing your solution (2-3 weeks)
Objective:
Transform requirements into tangible designs and working prototypes for validation before full development.
Our Design Methodology:
Wireframing
Low-fidelity structure of key screens
UI Design
Visual style and branding application
Interactive Prototype
Clickable simulation of core workflows
User Testing
Validation with real users
Why We Prototype:
Reduction in change requests during development
Faster stakeholder alignment on requirements
Higher user adoption at launch
Our Design Toolkit:
- Figma: Collaborative interface design
- Adobe XD: Advanced prototyping
- Balsamiq: Rapid wireframing
- Useberry: User testing analytics
Build & Test
Agile development with quality assurance (4-12 weeks)
Objective:
Develop high-quality, tested software through iterative sprints with continuous client feedback.
Our Agile Sprint Cycle:
Sprint Planning
2-hour session to define sprint goals
Development
Daily standups and progress tracking
Quality Assurance
Automated + manual testing
Sprint Review
Working demo and client feedback
Retrospective
Process improvement planning
Quality Assurance Framework:
| Testing Type | Coverage | Tools | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Testing | All critical functions | Jest, PHPUnit | Daily |
| Integration Testing | Component interactions | Cypress, Selenium | Per feature |
| Security Testing | OWASP vulnerabilities | OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite | Bi-weekly |
| Performance Testing | Load & stress testing | JMeter, LoadRunner | Per release |
| User Acceptance | End-to-end workflows | Custom scenarios | Sprint review |
Development Environment:
Staging Server
Client-accessible preview environment updated after each sprint
CI/CD Pipeline
Automated build, test, and deployment processes
Version Control
Git-based repository with full audit history
Launch & Optimize
Deployment and continuous improvement (Ongoing)
Objective:
Ensure successful adoption and continuously enhance your solution based on real-world usage.
Our Launch Methodology:
Staged Rollout
Phased deployment to minimize risk
Training & Documentation
Customized for different user roles
Performance Monitoring
Real-time tracking of key metrics
Optimization Sprints
Continuous improvement cycles
Post-Launch Support Framework:
Standard Support
- Business hours support (9AM-5PM EST)
- 4-hour response time
- Monthly system health checks
- Included with all projects
Premium Support
- 24/7 support with 1-hour response SLA
- Dedicated support engineer
- Weekly performance reports
- Quarterly optimization sprints
Continuous Optimization Cycle:
Usage analytics review
User feedback collection
ROI analysis
Improvement backlog creation
Implementation sprint
Ready to Experience Our Process?
See how our structured approach delivers better software faster. Schedule a 30-minute process walkthrough with our team.
