How does your scoping process work?

Scoping is how we protect both parties from the most common failure mode in software projects: building the wrong thing. Our scoping process typically runs 1–2 weeks and produces a written scope agreement that defines exactly what we're building, what we're not building, and what "done" looks like.

The scoping session starts with a 60–90 minute call where we ask detailed questions about the problem you're trying to solve, the users involved, the systems it needs to connect to, and the constraints (budget, timeline, compliance). We then draft a requirements document covering functional specs, technical architecture, integration points, and acceptance criteria. You review this, we revise, and only once both parties agree does work begin.

Why this matters: scope creep is the silent project killer. "While you're at it, could you also..." is a sentence that has caused more budget overruns and missed deadlines than any technical problem. Our written scope agreement makes it easy to have a clear conversation when new requests arrive — we evaluate impact, you decide whether to add it, and we update the timeline accordingly. No surprises.