Why timelines vary so much
"How long will it take?" is the most common question and the hardest to answer in one line. Timelines depend on scope, complexity, integrations, and how decisions get made on your side. But realistic ranges exist.
Typical timelines by project
- Simple web app or tool — 2 to 4 weeks.
- Business application — 4 to 8 weeks.
- Mobile app — 4 to 10 weeks.
- ERP or CRM system — 2 to 4 months.
- SaaS platform — 2 to 5 months.
What the timeline includes
- Discovery — understanding goals and defining scope.
- Design — wireframes and interface design.
- Development — building features and integrations.
- Testing — QA, security, and performance.
- Launch — deployment to production.
What makes projects take longer
- Unclear or changing requirements mid-build.
- Complex integrations with legacy systems.
- Slow feedback and approvals from the client side.
- Scope creep — adding features without adjusting the plan.
How AI-powered development helps
Vibe coding compresses the development phase significantly. Tasks that took weeks of manual coding take days, so you reach working software up to three times faster — without sacrificing quality.
How to keep your project on schedule
- Define scope clearly before building.
- Assign one decision-maker on your side.
- Give feedback promptly during demos.
- Resist adding features until after the core launches.
ITZ delivers software for Dubai businesses faster through AI-powered vibe coding, with clear milestones so you always know where the project stands. Book a free consultation for a realistic timeline.