Scope and acceptance criteria
The users, workflow, screens, integrations, and checks that define a finished delivery, plus the work that is outside the agreed scope.
Our software development process.
Four steps: discovery, a written scope and quote, build and test, then launch and support. Each step ends with something you can review.
Project plan
- Discovery and scopeA workflow map and a written scope
- Build and testWorking software and acceptance checks
- Launch and supportHandover and a support plan
Something you can review.See the four stages
The four steps of
every project.
Discovery, scope and quote, build and test, then launch and support. You see the software as it is built.
- 01
Discovery
A workflow map- Start
- Work
- Done
Walk through the work with the people who do it.
- 02
Scope and quote
A written scope- Acceptance criteria
- In scope
- Out of scope
Agree the first release, the price, and how to judge it.
- 03
Build and test
Working software- Working increment
- Acceptance checks
- Recovery path
Review working software and test real situations.
- 04
Launch and support
Software in use- Operating owner
- Release handover
- Support plan
Launch with training, documentation, and a support plan.
You see the work as it develops, and know what needs your input.
What a custom software proposal from us includes.
Before any code is written, the proposal shows exactly what is and is not included.
Access and dependencies
Required data, vendor access, security review, stakeholder decisions, and any data migration or training that affects the timeline.
Launch, ownership, and support
Release and rollback steps, ownership of the code and data, handover, monitoring, backups, and the support arrangement after launch.
Frequently asked
questions.
Do we own the source code and data?
The proposal spells out ownership of the custom code and data, access to the code repository and hosting, and any third-party licenses. Handover includes the agreed documentation and operating instructions. Confirm these terms before work begins.
Can you integrate with our existing software?
Usually. We check the available APIs, permissions, data quality, and vendor limits first. Sometimes a focused integration with a system your team already relies on is more useful than replacing it.
Do you offer software maintenance and support after launch?
Yes. The launch plan names an owner and covers monitoring, backups, recovery, and support. Ongoing maintenance and new features are scoped as a separate monthly plan so recurring responsibilities and costs are clear.
Related services and pages.
Software Maintenance
Monthly software maintenance and support for custom software: bug fixes, security updates, monitoring, and new features from one dedicated team.
Services
Custom software development, web application development, workflow automation, API integrations, and AI agent development from QC Devworks in Moline, Illinois.
Our Work
Custom software case studies from QC Devworks, including the IntelliSee platform for camera configuration, alert review, reporting, and partner support.
Pricing
What custom software development costs, what drives the price, and a calculator that compares your current software and labor costs with building your own.