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Discovery Phase in Software Development

Discovery Phase in Software Development

In the discovery stage, our professionals analyze and validate your ideas for a new product before we proceed with it. The goals of the discovery phase are to reduce risks, save money, avoid re-work, and increase efficiency for your software development.

Discovery Phase in Software Development

Discovery questions to be asked

Do people
Do people want

Do people want your solution?

Get it right from the start. Does the solution you develop meet your customers’ needs?

Do people want
Are you solving customers’ problems?
Dive deep into your customers' pains and needs. Confirm you target an issue that bothers people.
Do people want
How about the tech stack & scope of work?
Pick the tools and tech stack you need. Agree on the scope, budget, timeline, and project team.
Do people want
Will people be able to use your product?
Before building your product, run usability tests to see if customers can easily use it.
Do people want
Are you aiming for the desired features?
Ensure you’re building all the features customers want, as this will directly impact your revenue.

Big Data analytics usage cases

Challenge

Understand the challenges your target group faces. Get insights from your potential users and come up with solutions.

  • Understand your target audience
  • Validate the challenge
  • Identify the solution
What does product
Product launch

Product launch

Imagine your solution at its bare minimum. Pick features to include in the product to start acquiring potential customers.

  • Define the MVP features
  • Build a landing page
  • Set future KPIs

Market value

This stage aims to evolve your product. The goal is to communicate with users, get feedback and analyze key metrics.

  • Find the niche
  • Study the market segment
  • Build and adjust the solution
Market value

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FAQ

How to estimate the cost of the discovery phase for software development?

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The cost of a discovery phase varies from 5 to 10 percent of the overall product development cost. It depends on the project’s complexity and scope of work. All in all, the discovery phase might take from a week to several weeks.

What are the possible formats of project discovery phases?

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The project discovery phase prevents you from missing deadlines, having a bloated budget, and fixing scope on the go. It’s the crucial step in building software that fits the strategy of your business. No proper software developer would skip this step.

Does every software project need a discovery phase?

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Every software development project should go through the discovery phase one way or another. This step allows you to comprehensively assess the entire project, answer part of the questions in advance, and identify possible pitfalls.

What should a discovery phase include?

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The discovery phase, also known as the scoping phase, includes collecting and analyzing information about the project, like the intended audience and the market volume. It clarifies the goals, limitations, and scope of the project.

Who we are

Glorium Technologies is a full-cycle app & software development company which covers specific client business needs and tries to manage them with the help of the best possible technology solutions.

Since 2010, we have been inventing digital solutions, helping startups and SMBs come out on top in their markets.

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