Discovery

The discovery phase is the initial stage of a software development project where Bulcode will work closely with you to gather information, identify requirements, and define the scope of the project. During the discovery phase, our team will work with you to understand your business needs, project goals, and target audience. They will conduct research and analysis to identify potential challenges and opportunities, and define the project's technical requirements, architecture, and design. The deliverables of the discovery phase may include a detailed project plan, a functional requirements document, a technical specifications document, wireframes or mockups, and a project timeline. These documents will serve as a blueprint for Bulcode's development team to build upon. Bulcode's discovery phase as a service will provide you with several benefits. It helps to ensure that the project is properly scoped, planned, and estimated, which can help prevent scope creep and cost overruns. It also helps to ensure that the final product meets your business needs and your users requirements.

Why do you need the Discovery phase?

To develop a product driven by market demand

To develop an excellent user experience

To design and construct prototypes

To establish a clearly defined path for the product

Team

Product team

Activities

Conducting analysis on the business, potential users and current scope of the project
Identifying potential problems and coming up with solutions
Defining what the MVP (Minimum viable product) is
Proposing a Solution Architecture
Designing UX prototype
Estimating the MVP release scope
Making a risk management plan

What are the risks associated with skipping the discovery phase?

Failing to deliver a successful product which is market fit

Budget overruns

Never ending scope

Missed deadlines

What are the deliverables after a discovery phase?

An overview of the product

You will be provided with an analysis of the potential risks and how they will be handled, and what key functionalities are required for the MVP based on the business objectives.

SRS

A document that provides a comprehensive description of the project, including its feature list, preferred technology stack, and architectural framework.

UX prototype

A condensed version of the future user interface and the essential elements that will comprise it.

Roadmap for development and cost estimation

You will be provided with a suggested lineup for the team, in addition to an estimate of the development budget and the deadline. It is quite unlikely that there will be any modifications to the final numbers calculated during the discovery phase (unless the project scope significantly changes during the process of development).

Our projects

Erad - non-dilutive funding and payments in the middle east

Summary

Experience the power of non-dilutive funding and accelerated growth in the dynamic landscape of the Middle East with Erad. Their game-changing platform empowers startups by seamlessly connecting their sales, marketing, and banking data with the available 50+ payment and data provider integrations. Within a mere 48 hours, unlock a world of possibilities as you receive a tailored offer that fuels your expansion. And the repayments are flexible based on your sales, so you can focus on growing your startup without worrying about fixed payment plans. But that's not all - their platform also provides a dashboard that includes in-depth analysis and key insights about your business. This knowledge empowers you to make informed decisions and optimise your growth strategies. With Erad as your trusted partner, embrace a future where funding and payments become effortless, propelling your startup towards unparalleled growth.

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By offering a discovery phase as a service, we can help you achieve a successful software development project that is delivered on time, within budget, and meets your business goals.