Services
Application Development
Web applications and internal tools that fit how your organisation actually works.
The problem
Off-the-shelf software rarely fits every process. Teams fill the gaps with spreadsheets, email chains and manual workarounds that are slow, error-prone and hard to audit.
Custom software can fix that, but only if it is scoped tightly, built to be maintained and owned by someone after launch.
What we deliver
- Discovery and prototyping to test ideas with real users before committing to a build
- Web applications and internal tools built on maintainable, well-supported technology
- Integrations and APIs that connect the systems you already use
- Modernisation of legacy applications, one component at a time
- Testing, accessibility and security built into delivery
- Support and continuous improvement after launch
We choose mainstream, well-supported technologies so your application is easy to host, hire for and maintain.
How an engagement works
01
Discover
We map the process, the users and the problem worth solving.
02
Prototype
We test a clickable prototype with real users and refine the scope.
03
Build
We deliver in short increments with working software at each step.
04
Launch and support
We release, monitor and improve, with documentation for your team.
Illustrative scenario
Replacing a spreadsheet-driven approval process
Purchase approvals are tracked in a shared spreadsheet and chased by email, so nobody can see what is stuck or why.
ProductDoc would prototype a simple web application with roles, approval steps and an audit trail, integrate it with existing sign-in, and release it to one department first before rolling it out more widely.
This is an illustrative example of how an engagement could run, not a description of a specific client.
Frequently asked questions
Do you build mobile apps?
We focus on responsive web applications that work well on phones, tablets and desktops. If you need a native app, we will discuss whether it is the right choice.
Who owns the code?
Ownership and licensing are agreed in the contract before work starts. Our default is that you own the code we write for you.
Can you take over an existing application?
Yes. We start with a technical review to understand its condition before agreeing any changes.
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Talk to us about application development
Tell us what you are trying to achieve. We will reply within one working day with a few questions or a suggested next step.