A web application is often the core of a business: the place where customers sign in, teams get work done and data lives. Dotqode designs and builds web applications for companies abroad, from a first version that proves the idea to a mature product that serves thousands of users.
How we build web applications
Every project starts with discovery. We map the users, the main journeys and the data the application needs, then agree on scope and a release plan. Design and development run in short sprints with a working demo at the end of each one, so you see progress instead of reading about it.
We write code that your future team can maintain: clear structure, automated tests for the important paths, and documentation for setup and deployment.
Common projects
Most of the web applications we are asked to build fall into a few familiar shapes:
- A first version of a SaaS idea. Sign-up, billing, a core workflow and an admin area: enough to put in front of paying customers and learn from them.
- A portal for customers or partners. A secure place to view orders, download documents, raise requests or track progress, often connected to systems you already run.
- Replacing a spreadsheet that has outgrown itself. When a shared workbook has quietly become the real system of record, we turn it into an application with proper permissions, history and validation.
- Reporting and operations dashboards. Pulling data from several sources into one view your managers can trust.
Who this is for
This service suits founders who need a product built without hiring an in-house team first, and established companies that want to move a business process online. It also suits product teams who already have a web application and need extra capacity to work through a backlog or rebuild an ageing part of it.
You do not need a detailed specification to start. A clear business goal and a sense of who your users are will be enough for a useful first conversation, and we are happy to sign an NDA before you share the detail.
What you get at the end
At the end of an engagement you have more than a running application. You receive:
- The full source code in your own repository, with a readable commit history
- Setup, configuration and deployment notes your next developer can follow
- Automated tests covering the paths that would hurt most if they broke
- Access to every hosting account, domain and third-party service, registered in your name
Because the code and intellectual property are yours, you can keep working with us, bring development in-house or move to another supplier without starting again.
Working with your team
If you already have developers, we can join them as a dedicated team. If you need everything handled, we run it as an end-to-end project with one project manager accountable for delivery.
How we deliver it
The same rhythm on every web application development engagement, so you always know what happens next.
- 01
Discovery
We map your users, their main journeys and the data the application holds, then agree a scope and a first release that proves the idea.
- 02
Architecture
We choose the framework, hosting and data model to suit your team and growth plans, and record each decision so future developers understand why.
- 03
Sprint delivery
Features are built in short sprints, each ending with a demo on a shared staging site where you can click through the work yourself.
- 04
Launch and handover
We deploy to production, watch the first weeks closely, and hand over source code, setup guides and deployment notes to your team.
Technologies we use
We pick the stack that suits your product and team, and work with what you already run.
- Angular
- React
- TypeScript
- .NET
- ASP.NET Core Web API
- SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- Redis
- Azure
- AWS
Frequently asked questions
Can you work with our existing codebase?
Yes. We start with a short code review, agree on conventions with your team, and work inside your repository and review process.
Do we own the source code?
Yes. All source code, designs and documentation belong to you, and we hand everything over at the end of the engagement.
Should we start with a small first version or build everything at once?
We usually recommend a focused first release that covers the journeys your users need most. This gets you real feedback sooner and stops budget being spent on features nobody uses.
Which framework will you choose?
We recommend one based on your existing team, hosting and hiring plans rather than our own preference. If you already have a standard stack, we work within it.
Tell us about your project
Share what you’re building and how you’d like to work. We reply within one business day with next steps.