From Idea to MVP in
10 Strategic Phases

AllSpark's builder guides you through a comprehensive Sprint Zero process: planning and structuring your entire application before writing a single line of code. AI-assisted at every step.

Why Sprint Zero?

Most projects fail because of poor planning. AllSpark's Sprint Zero methodology ensures you have a solid foundation before development begins. Think through your data model, user flows, features, and architecture, all with AI guidance to catch issues early.

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Clear Vision

Define exactly what you're building before writing code

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Faster Development

Reduce rework by planning architecture upfront

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AI Assistance

Get intelligent suggestions at every planning phase

The AllSpark Builder Process

Follow these 10 phases to create a comprehensive plan for your application. Each phase builds on the previous, creating a complete blueprint for development.

Phase 1
Foundation

πŸ” Research & Discovery

Gather insights and understand your problem space. Upload research documents, market analysis, competitor reviews, and user feedback to inform your product strategy.

  • β€’ Upload and organize research documents
  • β€’ AI extracts key insights and themes
  • β€’ Identify market opportunities and gaps
  • β€’ Understand user needs and pain points
Typical Output
4-10 docs
Research artifacts
Research & Discovery phase in AllSpark builder

πŸ“„ Upload documents and let AI extract insights

Vision & Strategy phase in AllSpark builder

πŸ’‘ Define your business case and product vision

Phase 2
Strategy

πŸ’‘ Vision & Strategy

Define your business case and product vision. Articulate what you're building, who it's for, and how it creates value. Establish clear goals and success metrics.

  • β€’ Write your product vision statement
  • β€’ Define target audience and personas
  • β€’ Articulate value proposition
  • β€’ Set measurable success metrics
Typical Output
2-3 docs
Vision documents
Phase 3
Design

🎨 Style Guide & Branding

Define your brand's visual identity and design system. Choose colors, typography, and component styles that will be used consistently throughout your application.

  • β€’ Select color palette and themes
  • β€’ Define typography and spacing system
  • β€’ Choose DaisyUI theme or customize your own
  • β€’ Establish component design patterns
Built on DaisyUI with 30+ professional themes ready to use
Style Guide & Branding phase in AllSpark builder

🎨 Define your visual identity and design system

Data Model phase in AllSpark builder

πŸ—„οΈ Structure your application's data and relationships

Phase 4
Architecture

πŸ—„οΈ Data Model

Structure your application's data and relationships. Define models, attributes, validations, and associations. AI suggests optimal database schema based on your requirements.

  • β€’ Define models and their attributes
  • β€’ Map relationships (has_many, belongs_to)
  • β€’ Set validations and constraints
  • β€’ AI optimizes schema for performance
Example Project
24 models
For a medium MVP
Phase 5
Access Control

πŸ‘₯ User Roles

Define who will use your application and what they can do. Establish roles, permissions, and access levels to ensure proper security and user experience.

  • β€’ Create user roles (admin, member, guest)
  • β€’ Define permissions per role
  • β€’ Set up role-based access control
  • β€’ Plan authentication requirements
Example Project
3 roles
Admin, Member, Guest
User Roles phase in AllSpark builder

πŸ‘₯ Define who uses your app and their permissions

Sitemap & Architecture phase in AllSpark builder

πŸ—οΈ Map your application structure and page hierarchy

Phase 6
Structure

πŸ—οΈ Sitemap & Architecture

Define your application structure and page hierarchy. Map out all pages, their URLs, and how they connect. AI suggests optimal information architecture.

  • β€’ Create page hierarchy and navigation
  • β€’ Define routes and URL structure
  • β€’ Plan authentication requirements per page
  • β€’ Organize features into logical sections
Example Project
30 pages
Complete sitemap
Phase 7
Experience

πŸ—ΊοΈ User Journeys

Map out end-to-end user experiences. Document the complete flow users take to accomplish key tasks, from entry point to successful completion.

  • β€’ Define key user workflows and paths
  • β€’ Map touchpoints and interactions
  • β€’ Identify pain points and opportunities
  • β€’ Plan onboarding and success flows
Example Project
14 journeys
Core user flows
User Journeys phase in AllSpark builder

πŸ—ΊοΈ Map end-to-end user experiences

Screen Designs phase in AllSpark builder

πŸ–ΌοΈ Create wireframes and visual mockups

Phase 8
UI Design

πŸ–ΌοΈ Screen Designs

Create wireframes and visual mockups for every page. Design the actual interfaces users will see and interact with, complete with layouts, components, and content.

  • β€’ Design wireframes for all pages
  • β€’ Create high-fidelity mockups
  • β€’ Define component layouts and styling
  • β€’ Plan responsive behavior for mobile
Example Project
53 screens
Comprehensive designs
Phase 9
Requirements

πŸ“‹ User Stories

Define features from the user's perspective. Break down functionality into actionable user stories with acceptance criteria, ready for development.

  • β€’ Write stories in "As a [role], I want [feature]" format
  • β€’ Define acceptance criteria for each story
  • β€’ Prioritize by business value
  • β€’ AI estimates complexity and dependencies
Example Project
150 stories
Full feature backlog
User Stories phase in AllSpark builder

πŸ“‹ Define features from the user's perspective

Build Sessions phase in AllSpark builder

⚑ AI-powered coding sessions build your MVP

Phase 10
Development

πŸ’» Build Sessions

Now the magic happens! AI-powered coding sessions implement your user stories. Claude works through your backlog, writing code, creating migrations, and building features with real-time assistance.

  • β€’ Start AI-guided development sessions
  • β€’ Implement user stories automatically
  • β€’ Generate models, controllers, and views
  • β€’ Track progress in real-time
Sessions
2+
Active coding
Completed
105
Stories built

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