Can I make changes during the development process?
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Yes, you can make changes during the development process. This is a natural part of any project, as new ideas may arise, business goals may change, or new technical requirements may emerge. However, it's important to understand that any changes during development need to be carefully coordinated to maintain control over timelines, product quality, and budget.
Changes during the development process are hard to avoid — they are a normal part of the process. Below, you’ll find more detailed information about implementing changes for better understanding.
How does the change process work?
01
Contacting the manager
The first step is to contact the manager who is leading the development of your product. The manager coordinates all stages of the work and team interactions. This person will help you understand how to best implement the changes without disrupting the overall project concept and within the agreed timeline and budget (if possible).
02
Discussion with the development team
Once you've communicated your desire to make changes, the manager will discuss this with the team of developers, designers, and other specialists working on your product. This will help to assess:
Complexity and scope of changes:Will these changes require a complete review of the current solutions, or can they be implemented within the existing plan?
Impact on deadlines:Changes may require additional development and testing time, potentially delaying the final delivery of the project.
Impact on the budget:Each change may require additional resources. It’s important to assess the cost of these changes to understand their efect on the overall project budget.
03
Change impact assessment
After consulting with the development team, the manager will provide you with information about:
Estimated timelines for implementing the changes,
Estimated cost of the new work,
Technical and design aspects that may be changed.
Based on this information, you will be able to make an informed decision on whether to implement these changes now or possibly postpone them to later stages of development.
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Approval and implementation of changes
If you decide to proceed with the changes, they will be added to the work plan, and the team will begin implementing them. Afterward, the manager will ensure that the new requirements are integrated correctly, without disrupting the project's architecture or overall functionality.
It's also important to note that, depending on the scope of the changes, there may be additional costs for the team's work. A detailed budget evaluation should be carried out to avoid unexpected expenses.
We always strive to remain flexible during the development process, but the later changes are introduced, the more they can affect the overall structure of the project. This means that changes at later stages may require reworking certain parts of the product, making them more expensive and complex.
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