Development Documentation¶

Welcome to my comprehensive development documentation framework.

This resource represents years of experience transforming chaotic development environments into structured, efficient workflows.

graph LR
    A[Idea/Requirement] --> B[Planning]
    B --> C[Design]
    C --> D[Development]
    D --> E[Testing]
    E --> F[Review]
    F -->|Changes Needed| D
    F -->|Approved| G[Release]
    G --> H[Deployment]
    H --> I[Maintenance]

    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style B fill:#f9d5e5,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style C fill:#eeac99,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style D fill:#e06377,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style E fill:#c83349,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style F fill:#5b9aa0,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style G fill:#bbf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style H fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style I fill:#c6d7eb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px

When I started working on different projects, I consistently encountered the same problem: disorganisation. Teams often operated without clear processes, leading to missed deadlines, quality issues, and developer frustration.

Communication gaps between stakeholders created misaligned expectations, while knowledge remained stuck within individuals rather than shared across teams.

This documentation presents my battle-tested Software Development Lifecycle — a framework I've refined through practical application across diverse projects and teams. It's designed to provide:

Clarity: Well-defined phases with clear entry and exit criteria
Consistency: Standardised processes that work reliably across projects
Quality: Built-in checkpoints to ensure excellence at every stage
Efficiency: Optimised workflows that minimize waste and maximize productivity

This isn't merely a collection of best practices - it's a practical roadmap for transforming how teams work. Each section addresses specific challenges I've encountered and resolved throughout my career, offering concrete solutions rather than vague guidelines.