A clear path from idea to launch
Seven clear stages from discovery to long-term support. See how The ScaleUp plans, designs, builds, tests and launches software.
Seven stages, one team
The same people stay with your product from first workshop to final release.
Discover
We interview stakeholders and users, review existing systems and agree what success looks like. You leave with a shared understanding of the problem and the opportunity.
- Goals and success measures
- User and stakeholder insights
- Risks and open questions
1 to 2 weeks
Define
We turn discovery into a prioritized feature list, a technical approach and a realistic roadmap with estimates, so you can decide with confidence.
- Prioritized backlog
- Architecture outline
- Roadmap, budget range and timeline
1 to 2 weeks
Design
Designers create flows, wireframes and clickable prototypes. We test them with real users and refine until the experience is clear and simple.
- Clickable prototype
- Visual design and components
- Usability test findings
2 to 4 weeks
Build
Engineers work in two-week sprints with a demo at the end of each one. You see working software early, give feedback often and can change priorities as you learn.
- Working software every sprint
- Code reviews and automated tests
- Sprint demos and reports
Varies by scope
Test
QA engineers run functional, regression, device and load testing. Security checks and accessibility reviews happen before release, not after.
- Test reports
- Security and accessibility review
- Release readiness checklist
Continuous, plus 1 to 2 weeks before launch
Launch
We deploy with monitoring and a rollback plan, publish to app stores where relevant, train your team and stay close during the first weeks in production.
- Production deployment
- Documentation and training
- Launch monitoring
1 to 2 weeks
Support and grow
After launch we fix issues, apply updates and ship new features based on real usage data, under a support plan that suits your needs.
- Monitoring and incident response
- Updates and security patches
- Roadmap for the next release
Ongoing
Principles behind every project
Process matters, but values decide how we behave when things get hard.
Principles
Clarity first
We explain trade-offs in plain language and put decisions in front of you with the facts needed to make them.
Ownership
We treat your product as if it were ours. We raise problems early and fix what we break.
Craft
Clean code, careful design and thorough testing. Small details are what make software feel trustworthy.
Built to last
We choose proven technology and document our work, so your product stays easy to change for years.
How working together feels
Have a product in mind? Let's scope it together.
Tell us what you want to build. You will hear back from an engineer within one business day, with honest advice and a clear next step.