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Services
4 questions
We design and build MVPs, SaaS platforms, custom web and mobile apps, internal business systems, dashboards, and AI automation workflows. We also support existing products with maintenance and improvements.
Yes. We help startup founders define the first release, plan the user experience, build an MVP or SaaS product, test it, and prepare it for launch. The scope follows the business goal and available budget.
Yes. We review the current codebase and user experience before recommending improvements, a redesign, new features, maintenance, or a rebuild. The plan depends on the product's condition and business goals.
Yes. We develop mobile apps around the users, features, and platforms your project needs. When appropriate, we use cross-platform technology to serve both iOS and Android from a shared codebase.
AI Automation
5 questions
We build AI assistants, RAG chatbots, document processing, CRM and customer support workflows, and reporting automation. Each solution is scoped around a specific task, available data, and appropriate human review.
Some steps can be automated, while decisions that need judgment should remain with people. We map the workflow first, then define where AI can help, where human approval is required, and how exceptions are handled.
Yes, where the systems allow integration. We can connect AI workflows with CRMs, databases, documents, dashboards, and APIs so the automation fits the tools your team already uses.
Yes. Invoices, contracts, forms, reports, résumés, and PDFs are common cases. Scanned documents work where OCR quality is good enough to trust — we check that before committing to it.
We define what each AI workflow may do, limit access to the data it needs, add human review for consequential decisions, and plan a fallback for uncertain outputs. Controls depend on the use case and available systems.
Process
3 questions
We start with discovery and requirements, then plan the product and user experience. Development proceeds in reviewable stages, followed by testing, deployment, and support based on the agreed scope.
Yes. For most web apps, mobile apps, and SaaS products, we plan user journeys and create interface designs before development. This helps clarify features and reduce avoidable rework.
An MVP Sprint typically runs 4 to 10 weeks depending on scope. Larger platforms run 8 to 20+ weeks. We give you a specific timeline after discovery, not before.
Pricing & Engagement
4 questions
The cost and timeline depend on the product scope, features, platforms, integrations, and technical complexity. After discovery, we provide a project-specific estimate and delivery plan rather than a misleading fixed price.
Yes, when the deliverables and scope are clear. For a product that will evolve through ongoing development, a retainer or dedicated product team may be a better fit.
Yes. A focused MVP Sprint or a single AI Automation Sprint can validate the product or workflow before a larger investment. We define a useful first scope during discovery.
Yes. Our Maintenance & Support and Dedicated Product Team models provide ongoing engineering capacity through monthly engagements, with the responsibilities agreed in advance.
Communication
2 questions
We use planned meetings, shared documentation, regular progress updates, and clear delivery checkpoints. The communication cadence and contacts are agreed for each project.
Yes. Barakode is based in Pakistan and works with clients internationally through remote collaboration.
Ownership & Support
4 questions
Ownership terms should be agreed before the project starts. In most custom development projects, clients receive ownership based on the agreed contract.
Yes, where required. We can discuss a non-disclosure agreement before you share confidential product plans, code, or business information.
Yes. We offer post-launch maintenance for web apps, mobile apps, SaaS products, and business systems. Depending on the agreement, support can cover bug fixes, monitoring, updates, performance, and new features.
Yes. We first review the existing codebase, infrastructure, and known issues. From that assessment, we agree on a practical maintenance or improvement scope.
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