The stages we actually use
You will know the scope, who is on the file, and the review points before we write much code.
You will know the scope, who is on the file, and the review points before we write much code.

We start with the operation as it exists: tools, people, constraints. This phase is for collecting facts and writing a scope that matches what you can actually staff and pay for.
Once the scope is agreed, we start the build. You get scheduled reviews while the work is in progress.


We review the live system with you against the scope. What we learn on this file goes into the next one.