1. Requirement Gathering
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Understand client goals, pain points, and target audience.
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Document detailed requirements (features, design expectations, timelines).
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Clarify scope, deliverables, and success criteria.
2. Planning & Strategy
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Break the project into phases (Design, Development, Testing, Deployment).
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Define tech stack, team roles, and deadlines.
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Create wireframes or flow diagrams for visual clarity.
3. Design Phase
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UI/UX design starts (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch).
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Review prototypes with the client for feedback.
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Finalize design and assets before development.
4. Development Phase
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Set up code repositories and environments.
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Frontend and backend development in sprints.
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Continuous code reviews and documentation.
5. Testing Phase
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Unit testing (each component works correctly).
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Integration testing (components work together).
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UAT (User Acceptance Testing) — client tests.
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Bug fixing and performance optimization.
6. Deployment Phase
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Deploy on staging server for final review.
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Once approved, deploy to production.
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Set up monitoring tools for performance and uptime.
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Backup and rollback plans ready.
7. Post-Deployment & Maintenance
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Monitor real-time usage.
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Fix any post-launch bugs.
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Optimize performance and update regularly.