Development Phase

Build and Launch Your Product

The Development phase is where your product moves from design to reality. It's about building a functional, high-quality product that meets the requirements defined in earlier phases. At Idea Genius, we guide you through six essential steps to ensure a smooth and efficient development process, resulting in a product ready for launch.

Our platform assists you in:

  • Creating a Development Plan
  • Defining the Project Scope
  • Drafting a Product Requirements Document
  • Establishing Information Architecture
  • Building Your Development Team
  • Selecting Your Tech Stack

By following these steps, you'll manage your development effectively, minimize risks, and ensure your product is built to specifications.

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Development Phase

- Steps & Tools

Ideation Phase
Step
1
Create a Development Plan

Outline the overall approach, timelines, milestones, and resources needed for your product development. A comprehensive plan serves as a roadmap guiding your team through the development process.

AI Tool: 
Development Planning Template
  • Provides clear direction and expectations.
  • Facilitates communication among stakeholders.
  • Helps in tracking progress and adjusting as needed.

Ideation Phase
Step
2
Define the Project Scope

Clearly define the boundaries of your project, including deliverables, features, timelines, and constraints. This ensures everyone involved understands what is included and what is not.

AI Tool: 
Project Scope Definition Guide
  • Prevents scope creep and unmanaged changes.
  • Sets clear expectations for all stakeholders.
  • Helps in resource allocation and budgeting.

Ideation Phase
Step
3
Draft a Product Requirements Document

Create a detailed document outlining all the functional and non-functional requirements of your product. The PRD serves as a blueprint for developers, designers, and testers.

AI Tool: 
Product Requirements Document (PRD) Template
  • Ensures alignment between the vision and the final product.
  • Reduces misunderstandings and errors during development.
  • Provides a reference point for feature implementation.

Ideation Phase
Step
4
Establish Information Architecture

Organize and structure your product's content and functionality to enhance usability and user experience. This involves creating site maps, user flows, and navigation structures.

AI Tool: 
Information Architecture Mapping Tools
  • Improves user experience with intuitive navigation.
  • Facilitates efficient content organization.
  • Guides developers in implementing the product structure.

Ideation Phase
Step
5
Build Your Development Team

Assemble a team with the necessary skills and expertise to develop your product. This may include in-house developers, freelancers, or outsourcing partners.

AI Tool: 
Team Building Resources and Recommendations
  • Ensures you have the right talent to execute the project.
  • Facilitates collaboration and communication.
  • Aligns team capabilities with project requirements.

Ideation Phase
Step
6
Select Your Tech Stack

Choose the appropriate technologies, programming languages, frameworks, and tools for your product development. The right tech stack impacts performance, scalability, and maintenance.

AI Tool: 
Tech Stack Selection Guide
  • Optimizes product performance and scalability.
  • Aligns technology choices with project needs and team skills.
  • Simplifies future maintenance and updates.

Benefits to You

  • Efficient Development Process: Streamline development with clear plans and scopes.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure the final product meets all requirements and standards.
  • Cost and Time Management: Stay on budget and schedule by preventing scope creep and miscommunication.
  • Scalable and Maintainable Product: Build a product that can grow with your business and is easy to maintain.
  • Effective Team Collaboration: Align your team's efforts with clear guidance and communication.