From Wireframe to Launch: My Full-Stack Workflow

After delivering dozens of projects, I've refined a workflow that consistently gets clients from idea to launch in 6-8 weeks.

Week 1-2: Discovery & Architecture

Before writing a single line of code, I spend significant time understanding:

• Business goals — what does success look like in 6 months?
• User needs — who are the actual users and what are their pain points?
• Technical constraints — existing systems, budget, team capabilities

The output: a 2-page architecture doc and lo-fi wireframes.

Week 2-3: Design System & Foundation

I build a small design system before any features:

Color palette → Typography scale → Spacing system → Component library

This sounds slow, but it makes everything that follows dramatically faster.

Week 3-6: Feature Development

I work in vertical slices: each slice is a complete feature from UI to database.

Never build UI without data. Never build data without UI.

Week 6-7: Testing & Polish

• Accessibility audit
• Performance profiling
• Cross-browser testing
• Content review with client

Week 7-8: Launch

• Production infrastructure setup
• DNS & SSL configuration
• Monitoring and alerting
• Handover documentation

The Key Insight

Most projects fail not because of technical problems, but because of communication gaps. My process enforces regular client touchpoints at every stage.