9 The develop and test stage

Do it!

The Develop and Test Stage is when you spend the bulk of the costs relating to the project.

The world can only be grasped by action, not contemplation

JACOB BRONOWSKI

Overview

The develop and test stage is when you usually spend the bulk of the costs relating to the project. It comprises the outstanding design, development, creation, building, and implementation of the chosen solution, with the supporting systems, manuals, business processes, organization, and training. It concludes with a full test in a controlled environment to verify the deliverables have been “built right” and work together, as expected. If this stage is of long duration (more than four months), ...

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