How We Work
Our structured development process ensures every project is delivered with quality, transparency, and efficiency. Here is how we take your project from concept to production.
A Process Built on Communication and Quality
Software development is inherently complex, but a good process makes it manageable. At Qylio LLC, we follow a five-phase development methodology that balances structure with flexibility. Each phase has clear objectives and deliverables, but we adapt our approach based on the specific needs of each project and client.
The constant through every phase is communication. You will always know where your project stands, what decisions are being made, and what comes next. We believe that an informed client is the best partner, and we invest in keeping you involved at every stage of the process.
Phase 01
Discovery & Requirements
Typically 1–2 weeks
Every successful project starts with a clear understanding of the problem being solved. During the Discovery phase, we work closely with your team to define the project scope, identify key requirements, and understand the business context that will shape our technical decisions.
Key Activities
Stakeholder interviews to understand business goals and user needs
Technical assessment of existing systems and constraints
Requirements documentation with user stories and acceptance criteria
Competitive analysis and industry best-practice review
Risk identification and mitigation planning
Project timeline and milestone definition
Phase Outcome
A comprehensive project brief that serves as the foundation for architecture and development. This document captures the agreed-upon scope, requirements, priorities, and success criteria so everyone is aligned before we write a single line of code.
Phase 02
Architecture & Planning
Typically 1–2 weeks
With a clear picture of what we are building and why, we design the technical architecture and create a detailed development plan. This phase ensures we choose the right technologies, establish scalable patterns, and break the project into manageable phases that deliver value incrementally.
Key Activities
System architecture design with component diagrams
Technology selection based on project requirements
Database schema design and data modeling
API contract definition and integration mapping
Development environment setup and tooling configuration
Sprint planning with user story prioritization
Phase Outcome
A technical architecture document, development environment ready for implementation, and a sprint-by-sprint plan that maps user stories to specific milestones. Your team reviews and approves the architecture before development begins.
Phase 03
Iterative Development
Project-dependent, typically 4–16 weeks
Development happens in focused two-week sprints. Each sprint delivers working, tested features that you can review and provide feedback on. This iterative approach means you see continuous progress, can adjust priorities based on what you learn, and never face surprises at the end of a long development cycle.
Key Activities
Feature development in two-week sprint cycles
Daily progress updates and weekly demo sessions
Code reviews to maintain quality and consistency
Continuous integration with automated test execution
Regular refactoring to maintain code health
Documentation updated alongside code changes
Phase Outcome
Working software delivered incrementally, with each sprint producing tested features that can be demonstrated and reviewed. Your feedback after each sprint directly shapes the priorities and approach for the next one.
Phase 04
Testing & Quality Assurance
Ongoing throughout development, with a dedicated QA phase before launch
Quality is not a phase we add at the end — it is built into every step of our process. Automated tests run on every code commit, and we perform comprehensive manual testing before every release. Before launch, we conduct thorough end-to-end testing to ensure everything works together as expected.
Key Activities
Unit testing for individual functions and components
Integration testing for API endpoints and data flows
End-to-end testing for complete user workflows
Performance testing under realistic load conditions
Security testing including vulnerability scanning
Cross-browser and cross-device compatibility testing
Accessibility auditing against WCAG 2.1 AA standards
Phase Outcome
A thoroughly tested application with documented test coverage, a clean security scan, verified performance under load, and confirmed accessibility compliance. Any issues found during testing are resolved before the production release.
Phase 05
Deployment & Ongoing Support
Launch plus ongoing as needed
We handle the production deployment, configure monitoring, and ensure your application launches smoothly. After launch, we provide ongoing support to address issues, implement improvements, and help your application evolve as your business grows and your users provide feedback.
Key Activities
Production environment configuration and hardening
Automated deployment pipeline setup
Monitoring, logging, and alerting configuration
Performance baseline establishment and optimization
Knowledge transfer and documentation for your team
Post-launch bug fixes and priority support
Feature enhancements and iterative improvements
Phase Outcome
A production-ready application running on reliable infrastructure with comprehensive monitoring in place. Your team receives complete documentation and training, and Qylio LLC remains available for ongoing support and enhancement work.
Principles That Guide Our Work
Beyond our process methodology, these core principles shape how we approach every engagement.
Transparency Over Surprises
We share progress honestly, including challenges and trade-offs. You will never be surprised by a missed deadline or unexpected cost because we communicate proactively throughout the project.
Working Software Over Documentation
While we maintain clear documentation, our primary measure of progress is working software. We deliver functional features regularly rather than accumulating theoretical plans.
Simplicity Over Complexity
We choose the simplest solution that meets the requirements. Over-engineering creates maintenance burden and slows future development, so we build only what is needed and build it well.
Collaboration Over Handoffs
Your involvement improves the outcome. We structure our process to maximize useful collaboration and minimize administrative overhead so your input directly shapes the product.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact Qylio LLC to begin the Discovery phase for your project. We will learn about your needs and outline a clear path forward.
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