API Documentation
Use the Protocol API to access contacts, conversations, group messages, and more and seamlessly integrate your product into the workflows of dozens of devoted Protocol users.
To get started, create a new application in your developer settings, then read about how to make requests for the resources you need to access using our HTTP APIs or dedicated client SDKs. When your integration is ready to go live, publish it to our integrations directory to reach the Protocol community.
Software Development Process
Step 1 - Requirements Validation
The primary goal of the Requirements Validation step is to ensure that all client expectations and needs are clearly understood and documented before the development phase begins. This process helps in aligning the project's deliverables with the client's vision, thereby minimizing the need for revisions later.
Step 2 - Architecture
The aim of the Software Architecture step is to design a robust and efficient technical solution that aligns with the validated requirements. This involves deciding on updates to the CMS or development framework, ensuring adherence to coding standards, and considering performance implications.
Step 3 - Implementation
The goal of the Implementation step is to bring the project’s architecture and design to life. This involves coding the solution, configuring necessary modules/plugins, setting up new fields/data models, and ensuring all changes are effectively tracked using Git.
Step 4 - Alpha Testing
Ensure that the developed feature or fix meets the specifications and is free from major defects. This phase focuses on internal testing to validate functionality, performance, and security.
Step 5 - Code Review
To maintain high-quality code standards, ensure security, and promote efficient coding practices within the development team.
Step 6 - QA Handoff
To provide a clear and systematic approach for developers to hand off their completed work to the QA team, ensuring that QA has all the necessary information to thoroughly test the solution.
Step 7 - Quality Refinement
To systematically address and resolve any issues identified by the QA team, ensuring the product aligns with the project's quality standards and requirements.
Step 8 - Client Feedback
To effectively present completed work to the client for review, ensuring all relevant information is communicated clearly and concisely, facilitating a smooth feedback and approval process.
Step 9 - Change Requests
To manage and implement changes requested by the client after reviewing the initial draft, ensuring clear communication and approval for any additional scope.
Step 10 - Scope Discovery
To address newly discovered technical requirements or underestimated tasks, ensuring that the project's scope and budget are adjusted accordingly.
Step 11 - Launch
To ensure a smooth and successful deployment of new features, bug fixes, or other web development work, minimizing downtime and ensuring client satisfaction.
Step 12 - Post Release QA
To ensure that after releasing a feature or update, nothing on the live site has been negatively impacted, and all critical functionalities, including analytics, remain intact.
Step 13 - Documentation
To provide clear and accessible records of the work performed for each client, ensuring that the development process is transparent, traceable, and easy to reference in the future.
Step 14 - Reporting
To provide a comprehensive report to the client that details the work completed, compares performance benchmarks, and ensures the client’s satisfaction with the final result.
Step 15 - Success Check Ins
The purpose of this step is to track and report how well major updates, redesigns, or new features have impacted key metrics. This not only helps demonstrate the value of the work performed but also provides data for client reports and potential case studies.