How to Set Up Your Development Process

If you want to start an IT project with your development team, it’s entirely possible to get it right from the start by focusing on strategically important aspects.

Hey, don't worry if you're not a tech expert. It's normal to feel lost. We’ve got a guide that’ll help you avoid beginner mistakes.

Firstly, you should focus on the process itself, how it is structured, its sequence, and whether it aligns with Agile methodology. Agile projects have approximately twice the success rate and one-third less likelihood of failure compared to traditional Waterfall projects.

Everyone in IT has heard of the Agile Manifesto, but it's important to understand that Agile itself doesn't provide specific instructions—only 12 guiding principles. Detailed instructions come from specific Agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and others. Often, teams, especially small ones, need to experiment with different approaches and find the combination that works best for them. At the end of this article, you can download our guide for free, where we provide a detailed step-by-step Agile process diagram.

We have built and refined these processes based on Agile principles over five years. Our company now consists of 50 employees and 2 development teams of 10 people each. The proposed scheme is optimal for an IT team of up to 20 people and will be an excellent aid in organizing processes from scratch.

Proven Tips to Ensure IT Project Success and High Performance

Here's what we've learned over five years of continuous development, handling multiple projects, and refining our methodologies based on outcomes.

1. Focus on Quality Developers: Quality developers create cleaner code, make fewer mistakes, and save your project time and money. Our guide details our comprehensive hiring process, including where to find talent, how to identify quality candidates, and effective interview strategies.

2. Red Flags and Ideal Candidate Traits: Our hiring checklist identifies red flags to watch for during interviews, ensuring you bring the best people on board. We also highlight the traits of an ideal candidate.

3. Set Up Your Flexible Development Process: Outline the stages each task must go through to reduce time and maintain quality results. Check our document for a detailed step-by-step process.

4. Effective Project Management Tools: In our guide, we recommend tools that consistently help us maintain clear communication, track progress, and ensure high-quality results.

5. Comprehensive Documentation: Thorough documentation is vital for project success. Our guide provides a full list of documents to ensure absolute transparency of the IT project, including code base documentation, API details, technical specifications, and task logs. This ensures smooth transitions and clarity for all team members.