Scoped additions
Every feature request gets a written scope before we write code: what we are building, how it interacts with existing systems, what the risks are, and how long it will take. You approve the scope before we start.
Adding features to a live product is different from building from scratch. The existing architecture, the existing users, and the existing data all have to be respected. We add to what works without touching what does not.
Most post-launch feature requests seem simple until an engineer opens the codebase and discovers how tightly coupled everything is. We scope before we touch.
New integrations clash with existing data models
Rushed feature work introduces regressions in core flows
Schema changes break existing functionality without a migration plan
New code written without understanding existing patterns
We keep things transparent. You always know where your project stands.
You describe what you want. We investigate the codebase, assess impact on existing functionality, write a brief scope doc, and give you a time estimate. You approve before we write a line of code.
Development happens in a feature branch with full access to your repository. We follow existing patterns and naming conventions — new code reads like it belongs.
The feature is deployed to staging for your review. You test it, give feedback, and request revisions. We iterate until it matches your expectations.
Production deployment at a time that minimises user disruption. If a migration is required, we run it in a maintenance window with a tested rollback path.