IT product development is a tool that solves your business problems, increases efficiency and helps your company to grow. At the first stage, the most important aspect will be a clear and understandable development request. If you state your requirements in a structured way, the result will always meet expectations.
We are Sailet - the leading development studio in Kazakhstan. And today we want to give step-by-step instructions on how to form a development request.
Clear request
- Reduces the risks of misunderstanding;
- Helps the contractor estimate time and cost;
- Gives you control over the process.
Define your goals
Understand why you need the product. What tasks should it solve? For example, you want to:
- Speed up order processing;
- Reduce the cost of operations;
- Improve the customer experience.
Write it down in simple words. The goal should be specific and measurable.
Example:
The goal is to reduce order processing time from 2 hours to 30 minutes.
Describe your audience
Who will use the product? It can be: your customers, employees, partners. Each group of users has different needs. Specify what is important to them.
Make a list of functions
Write what the product should be able to do. Divide the list into three categories:
- Mandatory functions - Without them, the product will not fulfill its purpose.
- Desired functions - they will improve the product but are not critical.
- Additional features - can be added in the future.
Establish a timeline and budget
Determine when the product should be ready. If the deadline is tight, it will affect your development approach. But most importantly, be realistic.
It's important to be honest with the budget, too. It is not a "bargaining" tool, but a tool to determine the scope of work. Specify a range: minimum and maximum.
Competent design
This is a document that details exactly what you want. It helps the contractor to work clearly according to the plan.
We help clients every step of the way, provide quality system design.
Mistakes to avoid
Unspecified objectives
"We need something useful" is a bad idea. Make it clear.
Lack of budget
If the contractor doesn't know your finances, they won't be able to offer a suitable solution.
Ignoring deadlines
Without specific deadlines, the project can get stretched out
Why Sailet?
We know what an individual approach is. Over the years, our team has helped dozens of companies create IT solutions that really work. That's why we are trusted:
Understanding
We always start with questions to understand exactly what you need. At the first stage, we hold a meeting or call with the client, where we listen to all the requirements for the system. After discussing the project with the team, we come back with a structure and a prepared solution (estimated cost and timeline, preliminary plan)
Transparency
You know how the project is moving at every stage. Each project is accompanied by a client portal with access to each stage of development
Result
It is this approach that allows us to develop projects that are easy to implement and scale with your business
A properly drafted request is the basis for a successful IT project. If you want your development to go smoothly, start with clear goals and requirements. And if you need help, Sailet team is always ready to be your partner. Leave a request and we'll discuss how to create a solution that will change your business.
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