Development at Goodspeed isn’t about shipping everything - it’s about shipping the right things, fast, with just enough structure to grow from. We don’t treat no-code like a shortcut. We treat it like a serious toolkit for serious products.

We combine low-code platforms with AI to shorten build cycles, reduce bottlenecks, and keep the focus on value - not volume. But speed means nothing without clarity. That’s why we spike the riskiest things first, start lean, and collaborate early with product and design to protect intent all the way through.

Our Development Beliefs

• Start with the hardest thing
  We use tech spikes to validate the most complex or uncertain part of the build first. If that doesn’t work, we don’t waste time on what comes next.
  
  

• Don’t build everything
  We only build what V1 needs. Not what feels impressive. Not what looks busy. Just what drives learning and unlocks the next step.
  
  

• No-code doesn’t mean no standards
  We think like engineers. That means clear data models, scalable workflows, and logic you can trust — even when it’s visual.
  
  

• AI helps us go faster, not shallower
  Tools like Cursor and Claude help us write logic, debug faster, and structure efficiently. But we never ship what we don’t understand.
  
  

• Engineering is a team sport
  Developers, designers, and product thinkers work together — from tech spikes to final polish. That’s how we preserve intent and quality.

How We Build

1. Tech Spikes
   Before anything else, we prototype the riskiest logic, the most complex workflow, or the newest tech. We call out problems early and test solutions fast.
   
   

2. Lean Feature Builds
   We build just enough for real users to use and respond to. Every feature in V1 earns its place.
   
   

3. QA: Internal First
   We test not just for bugs, but for friction, UX gaps, and design misalignments. We check it like a user, not just a tester.
   
   

4. QA: Client Feedback
   Clients get hands-on time before launch. We use their feedback to finalise with confidence.
   
   

5. Handoff or Scale
   After launch, we either train the internal team, keep iterating, or scale the product through new features and automation.

   
   

How do you test things before launch?

• We create dedicated QA branches so testing can happen without blocking development.

• Every feature goes through double QA - functional testing by a QA specialist and visual checks by the designer.

• Clients test features on the QA branch and give feedback via Userback - which goes straight into ClickUp.

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How do you handle bugs and errors?

• We log and track all errors - especially API failures - so we’re alerted automatically.

• We use fail-safes to let users continue workflows even when something breaks.

• Bugs from clients or users go straight into our system via a feedback button.

• We review errors weekly to identify recurring issues and harden critical flows.

How do you push features live?

• Every new feature is built in a branch, tested in QA, and only merged to production once approved.

• We aim for 1–2 releases per week, always with a clear Loom update or Slack note.

• No more surprise deployments - everything is tracked and announced.

How do you plan features and structure the app?

• We always start with user roles, journeys, and flows, not just screens.

• Complex logic is de-risked early with tech spikes.

• Designers and developers collaborate early — so we don’t “design and dump.”

How do you handle speed and security?

• We use Bubble’s debugger and browser DevTools to fine-tune performance and eliminate slow workflows.

• We lock down data with role-based access, privacy rules, and structured backend logic.

• Apps are audited regularly for both speed bottlenecks and security gaps.

📚 How do you document what you’ve built?

• We follow a standard build process with consistent naming and clean logic.

• We use tools like Bubble notes, and structured documentation to make handoff easy.

• Weekly audits ensure every app is clear, consistent, and scalable.

💬 How do we communicate?

• You’ll get a daily Slack update from your developer - even if it’s just "we’re blocked on X."

• We do feature drops 2x/week, and walk you through what’s ready for QA.

• Everything’s tracked in ClickUp, so you can see what’s in progress, QA, or shipped.