Platform Development commences at the conclusion of our design phase, with our Design and Development teams coming together to evaluate the entire platform.
Our developers then create the necessary documentation and the development process begins.
We always focus on building a platform that can scale as your business grows. Our team ensures that each component is flexible, efficient, and ready to adapt to future changes, allowing for seamless updates and expansions as your platform evolves.
Overcoming common challenges in platform development
From scalability and integration issues, to ensuring robust security and seamless user experience, we tackle the challenges that drive performance and growth.
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FAQs about platform development projects
How is the process for platform development different from Website development?
Platform development creates a scalable ecosystem for user interaction, collaboration, and third-party integrations. It requires:
- Complex architecture (APIs, microservices, databases)
- Multi-user roles, permissions, and workflows
- Robust security and extensive testing
- Flexible UI/UX for varied user journeys
Platforms focus on enabling ongoing growth, collaboration, and service integration.
What technologies are typically used in your platform development projects?
We use a whole host of different technologies across our development and platform projects, including React, Next.js, Node, GraphQL, Storybook among others.
How do you ensure scalability in your platform development?
Scalability is baked into our planning and development process. From day one, we assess long-term needs and design a flexible architecture that can adapt over time. We ensure the platform can evolve alongside your business.
What are your QA processes?
We follow a stringent development checklist ensuring every project meets the company’s high standards before it is launched. This checklist covers a multitude of factors, including testing the page / feature on the latest versions of all common browsers, testing on a variety of screen sizes to ensure it is fully optimised for all screen sizes and mobile, tablet and desktop devices.
How do you handle data security and compliance for enterprise websites?
We prioritise security at every level of the design and development process. Our team implements best practices such as SSL encryption, secure coding standards, data encryption, firewalls, regular security audits, and penetration testing. We also ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or industry-specific standards to protect sensitive data and ensure your website meets all legal and regulatory requirements.
How long does it take to complete a platform development project?
Platform development timelines depend heavily on the scale and functionality required, but most projects run between 3 to 9 months from initial planning to deployment. Our team works in agile cycles, breaking the project into manageable phases. This allows us to hit critical checkpoints on time while staying responsive to changing needs and priorities.
