Predictable. Core to Kern.
From first call to live.
Four phases with clear agreements. You know the next step and the costs involved.
Unclear expectations can derail a software project. So we put the agreements in writing first. After the second phase, you know what we'll build and what it costs. Then we start writing code.
Intro & mapping
We start with a 30-minute call about your goal and what's getting in the way. Then we look through your process and systems to understand the problem before designing anything.
No obligationWhat you get
An honest picture of what's possible, and of what you don't need. If an existing tool would do, we'll say so.
Blueprint & quote
The blueprint sets out what we'll build and why. It covers the phases and their order, including the options we've ruled out. You get a schedule and one fixed price.
Fixed priceWhat you get
A document you can discuss with your team and use even if you choose another supplier.
Build, test & deliver
We build in short rounds. You can try working software after each one. We test with real data and users. Security and data protection are part of the design from the start.
Short roundsWhat you get
You see the software working during the build, so you know what to expect at delivery.
Live & keep improving
At launch, you get the code and documentation, plus all accounts and access. You can then use us for further development, maintenance or hosting. You can also carry on yourself or choose another supplier. Everything stays yours.
100% your codeWhat you get
Software that's yours. And a supplier you can carry on without.
What you always get
- One fixed price
- Agreed before we start.
- 100% ownership
- Of code, documentation, design files and accounts.
- One point of contact
- Direct contact and clear explanations of the work.
- Transferable tech
- So any developer can carry it on.
Questions about how we work
Start with a conversation.
After a thirty-minute call, you'll know whether our approach fits your project. There's no obligation.