Carlos Arévalo
[ Development process ]

Web Application Development

A transparent, five-phase process from first conversation to long-term support — with clear actions on both sides at every step.

Phases

Requirements

01
Step 01

First Meeting: Requirements Analysis

Define what the client needs and establish a clear vision of the project

Client Actions
  • Describe the general idea of the project and its objectives.
  • Mention essential functionalities and specific needs.
  • Provide information about budget and estimated time.
Developer Actions
  • Ask questions to clarify requirements.
  • Take detailed notes and suggest possible technologies or approaches.
  • Lay the foundation for future documentation.

Planning

02
Step 01

Specifications Document and Technical Proposal

Formalize the requirements and establish an initial project roadmap.

Client Actions
  • Review the document to confirm that all requirements are covered.
  • Provide feedback and suggest necessary adjustments.
Developer Actions
  • Draft a document including system description, functionalities, timeline, and cost estimation.
  • Propose work methodologies and tracking tools.
Step 02

Contract Signing and Scope Definition

Align expectations, costs, and deadlines through a formal agreement.

Client Actions
  • Read, understand, and sign the contract.
  • Make the first payment or advance if applicable.
Developer Actions
  • Clearly define deliverables and deadlines.
  • Define communication and tracking channels and tools.

Development

03
Step 01

Design and Prototyping

Create and validate the project's user interface (UI) and user experience (UX).

Client Actions
  • Review presented sketches and wireframes.
  • Provide feedback to refine the design.
Developer Actions
  • Develop wireframes.
  • Adjust the design based on client feedback.
Step 02

Coding and System Construction

Implement the defined functionalities and structure the system's foundation.

Client Actions
  • Review partial deliveries or system demos.
  • Validate that functionalities meet expectations and report observations.
Developer Actions
  • Write code, create software architecture, and configure the database.
  • Integrate modules and perform unit testing during development.
Step 03

Testing and Adjustments

Ensure the system works correctly and is error-free before deployment.

Client Actions
  • Perform user tests in the development environment.
  • Report issues or necessary improvements.
Developer Actions
  • Conduct integration, compatibility, and security tests.
  • Fix bugs and optimize system performance.

Deployment

02
Step 01

Production Environment Setup

Prepare the necessary infrastructure to host and run the application live.

Client Actions
  • Define the domain for the application.
Developer Actions
  • Set up servers, domains, and databases in the production environment.
  • Perform final tests to ensure proper migration.
Step 02

Launch and Training

Put the application online and train the client for proper use.

Client Actions
  • Verify the proper functioning of the system in production.
  • Participate in training sessions and review user manuals.
Developer Actions
  • Perform the final deployment and monitor initial system stability.
  • Provide documentation, manuals, and support for team training.

Maintenance

02
Step 01

Support and Continuous Monitoring

Ensure the system's stable operation and resolve any issues that may arise.

Client Actions
  • Report problems or incidents in daily use.
  • Suggest improvements or new functionalities as the system is used.
Developer Actions
  • Continuously monitor system performance and security.
  • Provide technical support and fix detected errors or failures.
Step 02

Updates and Improvements

Keep the software updated and adapt it to changes or new business needs.

Client Actions
  • Evaluate and propose new functionalities or periodic improvements.
  • Plan future update cycles together.
Developer Actions
  • Develop and implement security, performance, and new feature updates.
  • Perform post-update tests to ensure system stability.