Development Methodology

Honest Pricing

Aligned with

You

Honest Pricing That Stays

Aligned with You

Honest Pricing That Stays

Aligned with You

At Pixelbird, transparent pricing isn’t optional, it’s foundational. We craft cost models that reflect your project’s real needs: starting clear, staying fair, and flexing as your scope evolves.

Our approach avoids surprises, no hidden fees or unexpected add-ons. You pay for what you need and nothing more, with estimates rooted in your specific goals and industry standards.

52% of organisations cite ‘unexpected costs’ as the biggest challenge in outsourcing partnerships
~ (Deloitte Global Outsourcing Survey).

This builds trust and ensures your financial resources match your vision. With clarity baked into every quote, you’re empowered to grow your project with confidence, never worrying about drifting budgets or misaligned expectations.

You’ll get:

Agile Delivery

Business First

Agile Delivery That Puts Your

Business First

Agile Delivery That Puts Your

Business First

Agile Methodology

Change can’t wait, and neither should your development process. Using Agile and Scrum, I deliver value incrementally through sprints, keeping you in the feedback loop at every step.

With 71% of organisations now relying on Agile to speed delivery and improve adaptability (State of Agile Report, 2023), you get working versions fast, priorities kept visible, and the ability to adjust direction on the fly.

You’re not locked into outdated plans, you’re steering. With close collaboration, your project stays aligned with your evolving needs, and your vision takes shape dynamically, not rigidly, so outcomes stay in sync with real-time goals.

The Results:

Quality from

the Inside Out

Quality from the Inside Out

TDD Meets Real-World Focus

Quality from the Inside Out

TDD Meets Real-World Focus

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Quality shouldn’t wait for QA, it’s built from the first line of code. With Test-Driven Development (TDD), we define expectations before writing logic, shaping your app for reliability and clarity.

This method ensures modular, tested code, proven to yield around 40% fewer defects than traditional development methods.

It’s a proactive approach, each component is verified as you go, reducing rework and increasing confidence. That means what you see in development matches what’s delivered, and it performs reliably. Your product becomes a trusted foundation built with intention, not afterthoughts.

Benefits:

The Right

Method for Your

Project

The Right Method for Your

Project Waterfall, Spiral

or Hybrid

The Right Method for Your

Project Waterfall, Spiral

or Hybrid

No two projects are the same, that’s why one methodology doesn’t fit all. Whether you need Waterfall’s clear structure, Spiral’s risk-aware loops, or a Hybrid blend, I adapt.

For stable scopes, Waterfall delivers predictability. For complex or evolving needs, Spiral excels with continuous risk assessment. And by combining the best of both, you get a tailored rhythm that fits your project.

That’s real-world alignment, structured when needed, risk-conscious all the time.

Hybrid models are increasingly common, 76.8% of organisations use them, because they let teams adapt in real time while maintaining strategic clarity.

Waterfall: When Certainty Trumps Everything

Use this when your requirements are clear, stable, and non-negotiable.

You’ll get:

Spiral: Safeguarded for High-Risk Complexity

This is ideal when uncertainty and risk are high.

You’ll get:

FAQs

Custom software development in Australia typically ranges from AUD $50,000 to $250,000+, depending on scope, features, and complexity. Smaller projects or MVPs may start lower, while enterprise-grade platforms can run much higher.

On average, agencies in Australia charge AUD $100–$200 per hour for software development. A typical mid-sized project can cost between AUD $80,000 and $150,000.

Software development costs are calculated by multiplying the hours required by the hourly rate of developers.

Factors that influence cost include:

  • Project scope and feature set
  • Design and user experience needs
  • Tech stack and integrations
  • Ongoing support or maintenance

Agile is a project management philosophy focused on flexibility, iteration, and customer collaboration. Scrum is a specific Agile framework that uses short “sprints,” defined roles, and ceremonies to put Agile principles into practice.

The Agile Manifesto is built on four core principles:

  • Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
  • Working software over comprehensive documentation
  • Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
  • Responding to change over following a plan

Agile projects often follow four repeating steps:

  • Plan – define goals and backlog items
  • Design & Develop – build working features in short cycles
  • Test – review and validate functionality
  • Review & Release – deliver increments and gather feedback
Agile development is an iterative approach to building software that prioritises adaptability, collaboration, and delivering value quickly. It breaks large projects into smaller increments so teams can respond to feedback and change faster.
The spiral software development model is a risk-driven approach that combines iterative development with systematic risk analysis. Projects move through repeated “spirals,” each adding more detail and functionality while addressing risks early.
  • Agile – focuses on fast, incremental delivery and customer feedback.
  • Spiral – emphasises risk management, with each cycle designed to reduce uncertainty before moving forward.

Test-driven development (TDD) is a software approach where tests are written before the code. Developers first define what success looks like, then build code to pass those tests, ensuring quality and reducing bugs.

The TDD cycle follows five repeating steps:

  1. Write a test – define the expected behavior
  2. Run the test – confirm it fails initially
  3. Write code – implement the minimum to pass the test
  4. Run tests again – confirm all tests pass
  5. Refactor – clean and improve code while keeping tests green

TDD (Test-Driven Development):

Focuses on writing unit tests before code to guide development.

BDD (Behavior-Driven Development):

Extends TDD by focusing on user behavior and writing tests in plain, business-readable language.

No. TDD is not an Agile framework, it’s a software development practice. However, it is widely used within Agile projects because it supports iterative delivery, quality, and fast feedback
Waterfall is a linear, step-by-step project methodology where each phase must finish before the next begins. Agile is iterative and flexible, breaking work into smaller cycles so teams can adapt to change quickly.
No. PRINCE2 is a project management framework that can be applied with Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid methods. While PRINCE2 is often used with Waterfall, they are not the same.

The Waterfall methodology typically follows five stages:

  1. Requirements – gather and document all needs
  2. Design – create system and software design
  3. Implementation – develop the actual code
  4. Verification – test and validate against requirements
  5. Maintenance – deploy, support, and update after release

The spiral model has four repeating phases:

  1. Planning – define objectives, scope, and constraints
  2. Risk Analysis – identify and evaluate potential risks
  3. Engineering – design, build, and test solutions
  4. Evaluation – review results with stakeholders before starting the next spiral

The spiral method is not strictly part of Agile, but it shares similarities. Both use iterations. The difference: Agile emphasises adaptability and customer collaboration, while Spiral centers on risk reduction through cycles of planning, building, and evaluation.

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No matter your project’s scope or complexity, We will equip you with the methodology that fits your vision and comfort zone.

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