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Discovery phase services
Every successful product starts with a clear roadmap—that’s where the discovery phase in software development makes the difference. Conducted by NERDZ LAB experts, the discovery phase minimizes guesswork for accurate scope, data-driven design, and a user-centered experience when every project detail is aligned with your brand, audience, and market.
Every successful product starts with a clear roadmap—that’s where the discovery phase in software development makes the difference. The discovery phase by NERDZ LAB reduces guesswork, ensuring accurate scope, data-driven design, and a user-centered experience aligned with your brand and audience.
Discovery stage of a project: key roles
Business analyst (BA)
In the IT project discovery phase, business analysts translate client goals into actionable requirements for technical teams. With thorough analysis, clear documentation, and effective prioritization, BAs reduce costly rework, highlight valuable features, and ensure seamless team alignment.
Sales manager (SM)
Core people in the discovery phase, sales managers work alongside BAs to build strong client relationships and ensure clear communication. They identify client needs, analyze market trends, set realistic timelines and costs, and relay feedback to the team—matching each step with client goals.
Developer (Frontend/Backend)
Brought in to guide tech choices, developers assess and justify each option, distinguishing proven solutions from passing trends. As part of project discovery phase activities, they collaborate to set precise estimates, directly impacting project costs, and choose a solid tech stack.
QA specialist
QAs sharpen the estimation process by building timelines around developer estimates and setting realistic testing goals. They identify key requirements and potential issues early, plan effective product testing, and conduct audits and compliance checks on existing software provided by clients.
UI/UX designer
UI/UX designers are crucial in the discovery phase, bringing expertise that shapes an exceptional user experience—your product’s competitive edge. They guarantee your discovery phase proposal has a blueprint for easy navigation, intuitive design, and eye-catching elements that engage users.
Project manager (PM)
PM directs project discovery phase activities, coordinating client meetings and paying attention to every detail. They connect the product discovery and development teams, ensuring effective teamwork. Their leadership drives the achievement of discovery phase benefits and steps to success.
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You’ll have concrete artifacts to act on: The deliverables produced during the discovery phase in software development will guide your project’s direction. These foundational documents help align stakeholders and keep the development process focused on your vision.
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Business analyst (BA)
In the IT project discovery phase, business analysts translate client goals into actionable requirements for technical teams. With thorough analysis, clear documentation, and effective prioritization, BAs reduce costly rework, highlight valuable features, and ensure seamless team alignment.
Sales manager (SM)
Core people in the discovery phase, sales managers work alongside BAs to build strong client relationships and ensure clear communication. They identify client needs, analyze market trends, set realistic timelines and costs, and relay feedback to the team—matching each step with client goals.
Developer (Frontend/Backend)
Brought in to guide tech choices, developers assess and justify each option, distinguishing proven solutions from passing trends. As part of project discovery phase activities, they collaborate to set precise estimates, directly impacting project costs, and choose a solid tech stack.
QA specialist
QAs sharpen the estimation process by building timelines around developer estimates and setting realistic testing goals. They identify key requirements and potential issues early, plan effective product testing, and conduct audits and compliance checks on existing software provided by clients.
UI/UX designer
UI/UX designers are crucial in the discovery phase, bringing expertise that shapes an exceptional user experience—your product’s competitive edge. They guarantee your discovery phase proposal has a blueprint for easy navigation, intuitive design, and eye-catching elements that engage users.
Project manager (PM)
PM directs project discovery phase activities, coordinating client meetings and paying attention to every detail. They connect the product discovery and development teams, ensuring effective teamwork. Their leadership drives the achievement of discovery phase benefits and steps to success.
Let`s talk!
You’ll have concrete artifacts to act on: The deliverables produced during the discovery phase in software development will guide your project’s direction. These foundational documents help align stakeholders and keep the development process focused on your vision.
Contact usDiscovery phase steps
Your project’s discovery phase activities will be focused on understanding your users and their goals, identifying any constraints that may affect service changes, and spotting opportunities for improvement. All this is achieved through a targeted approach and clear-cut discovery phase steps.
1.
Product defining
We identify key stakeholders like product owners, end-users, investors, and developers to establish clear goals, define business objectives, set success metrics, and maintain project awareness, ensuring all requirements are aligned and met effectively.
2.
Product researching & elicitation
We review existing research, map user journeys to define the target audience, and analyze competitors. This sharpens your product’s niche, guiding both technical solutions and marketing strategies.
3.
Product ideation
It’s time for Lean Canvas to outline problems, solutions, key metrics, and competitive edges; define user roles to clarify app functions; and develop a feature breakdown to capture everything your product can do.
4.
Product estimation planning
You’ll get clarity on the timeline and budget needed for your MVP or full-scale product. We’ll estimate these essentials and create a roadmap that outlines key milestones, deliverables, and deadlines to guide your project from start to finish.
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Discovery phase
deliverables:
1.
Lean canvas
This actionable and entrepreneur-focused plan outlines your business model, focusing on customer problems, solutions, value propositions, and goals.
2.
User roles
This document describes user roles and functions in your app, catering to an intuitive experience based on insights from research and discovery.
3.
Feature breakdown list/Feature set
The main artifact from the discovery stage organizes features into a clear list, estimating how long each one will take to develop.
4.
Technology stack proposal
It covers the best technologies for your product, including programming languages, frameworks, and alternative options, with clear explanations to help you choose.
5.
Folder with artifacts for estimate
This folder includes all the artifacts, allowing you to request independent estimates from other development teams.
See all case studies
Blank AI app: An AI-driven coach, companion, and personal assistant in one
During this startup MVP development project, we led the client through the discovery phase to create a list of features for productivity, coaching, visual exploration, learning, and entertainment. We outlined user roles and feature requirements and provided a complete documentation package: a business model, estimates, and a design and development roadmap.
We guided the client through the discovery phase to identify features for productivity, coaching, visual exploration, learning, and entertainment. We defined user roles and feature requirements and delivered a comprehensive documentation package, including a business model, estimates, and a development roadmap.
DaraConnect: Creating a social media app for a celebrity video marketplace
For DaraConnect, we held regular meetings and research and discovery sessions with the client. After clarifying the client’s vision, the NERDZ LAB BAs created detailed documentation and worked closely with stakeholders to refine it until we secured final approval. As a result, we set the stage for accurate estimates and an easy transition into design and development.
The NERDZ LAB BAs created detailed documentation, refining it with stakeholder input until final approval was achieved. This laid the groundwork for accurate estimates and a smooth transition into design and development.
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Why do I need a discovery phase for my project?
The discovery phase gives you a clear understanding of your goals, target audience, product-market fit, project complexity, length, costs, and potential obstacles. This lays the foundation for the rest of your project and helps you avoid costly mistakes. Learn more.
Why do you need discovery and research to build MVP?
The discovery phase offers several benefits in terms of MVP development. It ensures that the project’s goals, target audience, product-market fit, and potential roadblocks are clearly determined. It helps estimate development cost and time accurately and ensures that the product will be user-centric. The research and discovery process forms the basis for a well-informed and efficient development project, preventing costly mistakes and increasing the chances of market success.
What does a business analyst do in software development?
Business analysts analyze and document the functional requirements of a software product. This includes identifying the product’s features, capabilities, and quality metrics. Analysts also create use cases and user stories to provide context and help the development team understand how a software product will be used in practice. Essentially, business analysts act as a liaison between business stakeholders and the development team, ensuring a product meets business needs in the best way possible. Learn more.