How we ship fast: our framework

In March, the team at Lago pivoted by discarding their initial product and starting anew, setting a three-month deadline to develop a new, complex technical product focused on metering and usage-based billing. Emphasizing speed as a competitive advantage in a crowded market, they adopted a structured framework inspired by the Shape Up method from Basecamp, involving six-week cycles to balance focus and quality. This process includes meticulous steps like scoping, specification, technical dive-ins, and quality assurance, all aimed at minimizing rework and ensuring a clear, collaborative development pathway. The team values thorough preparation and consistent communication through a Kanban system, emphasizing autonomy and responsibility while maintaining rigorous review processes to prevent misalignments and assumptions.