How We Work: Our Development Process
A clear, considered process from discovery through to ongoing support, designed to deliver software that works properly.
Every project at FullyCoded follows a consistent process. It is designed to give clients a clear picture of what is happening at each stage, reduce the risk of building the wrong thing, and produce software that works properly when it is delivered.
You deal with the same people throughout a project. There is no handoff to a junior team once the brief is signed.
The Process
1. Discovery: Understanding the Problem
Every project starts with a structured conversation about your business, your users and the outcome you need. No assumptions, no standard templates applied without thought. We ask the questions that shape the brief before anything is estimated or designed.
2. Scoping: Defining What Gets Built
We define scope, technology choices, timeline and cost. Everything is documented and agreed before build begins. If scope needs to change during the project, it is flagged and discussed openly rather than discovered at delivery.
3. Design and Architecture: Planning Before Building
For applications, the data model, API design and system architecture are planned and reviewed before a line of production code is written. For websites, the page structure, content plan and navigation are agreed first. This stage prevents the most common and expensive mistakes.
4. Build: Experienced Engineers Throughout
Development is handled by experienced engineers with real commercial track records. Code is reviewed, tested and written to a standard that supports future development rather than creating problems for whoever comes next.
5. Review and Testing: Before Anything Goes Live
Everything is tested before delivery. For applications, this includes functional testing, security checks and performance review. For websites, cross-browser and device testing, performance and accessibility checks. Nothing is delivered that has not been through a thorough review.
6. Delivery and Handover: Properly Handed Over
Projects are handed over with documentation, staff training where needed, and a clear account of what has been built and how to manage it. Nothing is left unexplained. The handover is treated as part of the project, scoped from the start.
7. Ongoing Support: Available After Launch
Most clients continue working with us after delivery. Maintenance, support, security monitoring and further development are available on a structured ongoing basis, with transparent pricing and no hidden charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you use agile or waterfall?
We use a pragmatic approach that borrows from both. Scope is agreed upfront, but development is iterative with regular check-ins and reviews rather than a single delivery at the end.
Who will be working on our project?
Experienced engineers with real delivery track records. Depending on scope, specialist partners may be involved in specific areas, always under our direct oversight and to the same quality standard.
How do you handle changes in scope?
Changes are discussed openly. If additional scope is requested, we will advise on the impact to timeline and cost before proceeding. Nothing is added without agreement.
Do you work remotely or on site?
Most projects are delivered remotely. We are based in Ponsanooth, Cornwall, but work with clients across the UK. Where a project benefits from in-person sessions, that can be arranged.