Mapping: Why It’s Essential in Project Development
At Daxap, we are deeply committed to ensuring the success of our projects by working through a thorough mapping process. Mapping is a critical phase in project development, involving extensive analysis and planning to lay a solid foundation for the project. This process is crucial for understanding the project’s requirements and challenges, ensuring that we deliver solutions that are both effective and precise.
What Is Mapping?
Mapping is a thorough phase that usually lasts 1-2 months depending on the project’s size and complexity. This stage allows us to gather all necessary data, evaluate the project’s requirements, and develop a detailed plan for the development. The length of the mapping phase can vary depending on several factors, such as the project’s complexity, UI/UX requirements, and the partner’s level of preparedness.
Daxap’s Approach to Mapping
At Daxap, we value deeply involving ourselves in the projects we work on. Our approach to mapping is not just an analysis process; it is an integrated part of our partnership with clients. We focus on becoming a true partner in the project, using our expertise to create solutions tailored to our clients’ needs and goals. This is a key difference from many consulting firms, which often take a more standardized approach.
During the mapping process, our team—comprising a Product Owner (PO), Architect Designer, Backend Developer, QA Manager, and relevant developers—will work closely with the client to develop a comprehensive plan. This includes weekly meetings with the client to ensure that we are on the same page and that the project is realized according to the agreed-upon goals and expectations.
What Does Mapping Include?
Mapping results in several key deliverables, including:
- Feature Matrix – A detailed overview of all features and requirements of the project.
- Architecture Diagrams – Comprehensive architecture diagrams and flow diagrams to visualize and plan the project’s structure.
- Acceptance Criteria and User Stories – Defining what is within and outside the project’s scope.
- UI/UX Design – Sketches and designs that show how the user will interact with the product.
Once we have agreed with the partner on the project details, we prepare a development agreement and begin the development phase. Our approach is based on delivering the agreed product within the specified timeframe without charging clients on an hourly basis. This means that we focus on delivering high quality within the agreed timeframe rather than basing costs on hourly rates.
No Use of Subcontractors
During the development phase, we do not use subcontractors. All developers working on the project are Daxap employees and work according to our ISMS (Information Security Management System) and development standards. This ensures consistent and high-quality work at every stage and meets the client’s needs and requirements.
Agile Approach
Throughout the process, we apply an agile approach that focuses on flexibility and continuous improvement. This means that we adapt to changes and feedback along the way, ensuring that the project is always on the right track to meet the client’s needs and expectations.
Mapping is an essential part of our process at Daxap. It ensures that we deliver solutions that not only meet the client’s requirements but also provide unique value and success. Our thorough and engaged approach to mapping and development helps us build strong, long-term partnerships with our clients, delivering solutions that truly make a difference.
Curious about why Malimo chose to collaborate with Daxap?
Curious about why Malimo chose to collaborate with Daxap? Watch our video to hear directly from them about their experience with our mapping process and how we have worked together to develop innovative solutions. Malimo shares their impressions and how our collaboration has helped realize their vision. Watch the video here. Watch the video here.
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