How We Build Software

1

Discovery

Understand the product, users, business goals, existing systems, risks, and constraints before prescribing a solution.

2

Requirements and constraints

Clarify what must be true for the work to succeed, including security, accessibility, data, budget, and operational limits.

3

Architecture

Define boundaries, data flow, dependencies, and release strategy so implementation has a stable direction.

4

Product and interface design

Shape workflows and interfaces around real use, accessibility, and maintainability.

5

Implementation

Build in small, reviewable increments with readable code and clear ownership.

6

Code review

Review changes for behavior, security, maintainability, accessibility, and future impact.

7

Automated testing

Add checks around important routes, workflows, integrations, and regressions.

8

Accessibility review

Verify landmarks, headings, labels, keyboard behavior, contrast, touch targets, and responsive behavior.

9

Security review

Review access control, validation, secrets, dependencies, headers, and deployment configuration.

10

Deployment

Release through documented steps with clear verification and rollback awareness.

11

Monitoring and support

Watch the system, respond to issues, and keep operational knowledge current.

12

Continuous modernization

Plan upgrades and refactoring so the system improves steadily instead of aging into emergency work.