The Importance of a Project Discovery Phase in Software Development

The importance of the project discovery phase in software development can’t be overestimated. It aims to identify potential challenges to product development and prevent them at the early stages.

Project discovery phase provides the basis for further development and brings lots of benefits to a project.

The project discovery phase in software development is mostly handled by a business analyst. However, other team members also contribute their experience and knowledge.

The processes and stages of a project discovery phase may vary depending on the product. However, there are six essential activities conducted by BAs that are necessary for all projects.

At Apriorit, we usually use the stakeholder onion diagram and the RACI technique for stakeholder analysis. The stakeholder onion diagram clearly shows the level of engagement of stakeholders and how close they are to the solution.

The scope of documents may vary depending on the project’s type, size, and industry. The most common documents to start working on during the discovery phase of a software project are:

At Apriorit, we take every project seriously and strive to conduct thorough initial research to identify possible pitfalls and find ways to overcome them. This is why business analysts are essential parts of our managed teams. Learn more about its benefits, key processes, and results to expect from our blog post.