We covered what a digital product is, discussed the key features of the product development approach, highlighted its advantages for businesses - now let’s look at the topic deeper. First, we will talk about the most frequently used terms - just to make sure we’re on the same page.
Retainer fee
Retainer fee means that the client and our team agree that one sprint costs a predetermined sum of money. The team we provide to our client consists of a fixed number of specialists.
Iterative development
We have a plan of development, we decompose it into smaller steps (= iterations). Each iteration needs to be planned, executed, presented to a client. Then the cycle repeats.
Incremental development
It means that we constantly improve the system functionality. Each sprint adds to the overall value.
Iterative & incremental development
We work in cycles and add value each iteration. The “iterativity” helps to accumulate experience. Incrementality helps to keep up with the plan.
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