Why Our Hybrid Approach Works So Well
There are several benefits to having a strong process. And even the best approach can be made better. By combining Agile and Rapid Prototyping principles, our clients have been able to launch their projects faster and at a lower cost than traditional methods can allow.
- Expectations are set earlier in the process by triple-checking estimates. This avoids estimate revisions that disappoint the client.
- Regular and deep customer involvement gives the client more control over priorities and outcomes. This increases transparency and speed.
- Agile methodologies avoid scope creep but allow for continuous improvement of the product or application being built. Sounds to good to be true? Well, in a way it is. You can’t really have your cake and eat it too, but you can get the best pieces of the cake at the best possible price.
- Requirements are constantly being evaluated, and thus potential problems are avoided.
- Making lots of small adjustments along the way is better than trying to solve one big problem at the end.
- Continuous feedback from the team means improved communication. We don’t need to tell you why that’s a big hit with software and web design teams.
- Clients would much rather interact directly with a visual program mockup than with a piece of paper or a static web image.
- There is little room for functional error when it comes time to code, because the model is clear and understandable.
- CSS classes and HTML design are all defined and accounted for before development, removing any guesswork by the development team.
- As opposed to a long technical spec, much of the actual Prototype files are used in development, so very little time and effort is wasted.