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Stacked Systems Development Lifecycle

Welcome to the Stacked Systems Development Lifecycle documentation. This guide outlines the systematic approach we take in developing software, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with our broader engineering philosophy. Our lifecycle is designed to foster innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement in every project we undertake.

Table of Contents

Overview

The development lifecycle at Stacked Systems is a cyclical process that emphasizes adaptability, collaboration, and customer focus. It comprises seven key phases, each critical to delivering high-quality software solutions that meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

Phase 1: Ideation and Planning

• Objective Setting: Define clear, achievable goals based on customer needs and market research.
• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to collect detailed requirements.
• Resource Allocation: Assign tasks and resources, ensuring alignment with project scope and timelines.

Phase 2: Design and Prototyping

• Architecture Design: Create a scalable, robust system architecture plan.
• UI/UX Design: Design user interfaces and experiences that are intuitive and engaging.
• Prototyping: Develop prototypes to validate designs and functionalities with stakeholders.

Phase 3: Development and Coding

• Coding Standards : Follow coding standards and best practices to write clean, efficient code.

  Engineering Guidelines

• Version Control: Utilize version control systems to manage changes and collaborate effectively.

• Feature Implementation: Develop features incrementally, ensuring alignment with requirements.