Our process

Last updated: April 10, 2024

Introduction

At Chanmax, we follow a proven methodology to deliver exceptional digital solutions. Our process is designed to ensure transparency, efficiency, and quality at every stage of your project.

Discovery Phase

We begin by understanding your business needs, goals, and challenges through:

  • Initial consultation and requirements gathering
  • Market and competitor analysis
  • User research and persona development
  • Technical feasibility assessment

Design & planning

Our design process focuses on creating intuitive and engaging user experiences:

  • Information architecture and wireframing
  • UI/UX design and prototyping
  • Technical architecture planning
  • Project timeline and resource allocation

Development

We follow agile development practices to ensure quality and flexibility:

  • Sprint planning and task breakdown
  • Regular code reviews and quality assurance
  • Continuous integration and deployment
  • Regular client demos and feedback sessions

Testing & quality assurance

Our rigorous testing process ensures your solution meets the highest standards:

  • Unit and integration testing
  • User acceptance testing
  • Performance and security testing
  • Cross-browser and device compatibility testing

Deployment & launch

We ensure a smooth transition to production:

  • Staging environment setup and testing
  • Production deployment planning
  • Data migration and backup
  • Launch monitoring and support

Post-launch support

Our relationship continues after launch with comprehensive support:

  • Bug fixes and maintenance
  • Performance monitoring and optimization
  • Feature updates and enhancements
  • Ongoing technical support

Our tools & technologies

We leverage a comprehensive suite of modern tools and technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions:

Frontend development

  • Next.js 14+ with App Router for server-side rendering and static site generation
  • React 18+ with Server Components and Suspense for optimal performance
  • TypeScript for type-safe, maintainable code
  • Tailwind CSS for utility-first, responsive design
  • shadcn/ui for accessible, customizable UI components
  • Framer Motion for smooth animations and transitions
  • React Hook Form with Zod for form validation

Backend & API development

  • Node.js and Express for scalable backend services
  • GraphQL with Apollo Client for efficient data fetching
  • RESTful API design with OpenAPI/Swagger documentation
  • Prisma ORM for type-safe database operations
  • PostgreSQL and MongoDB for data storage
  • Redis for caching and real-time features

DevOps & infrastructure

  • Docker for containerization and consistent environments
  • Kubernetes for container orchestration
  • Vercel for seamless deployment and hosting
  • AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) for scalable infrastructure
  • GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines
  • Cloudflare for CDN and security

Content management & marketing

  • WordPress Headless CMS for flexible content management
  • Decap CMS for Git-based content management
  • Sanity.io for structured content
  • HubSpot for marketing automation
  • Google Analytics 4 for advanced analytics
  • Hotjar for user behavior analysis

Testing & quality assurance

  • Jest and React Testing Library for unit and component testing
  • Cypress for end-to-end testing
  • Playwright for cross-browser testing
  • SonarQube for code quality analysis
  • Lighthouse for performance auditing

AI & machine learning

  • OpenAI API for AI-powered features
  • TensorFlow.js for browser-based ML
  • LangChain for LLM application development
  • Hugging Face for pre-trained models