"I begin every application development project with a needs assessment and soliciting input from the users and project stakeholders regarding their desired outcomes. I use these conversations to understand the user requirements and to set realistic expectations for the project's outcome. I also make recommendations for changes if the users' expectations conflict with how the application will function. I frequently update the project stakeholders during the application development process, updating them on the progress and, when possible, demonstrating the application's functionality to them. Using development frameworks such as Agile makes this process easier and helps the development team stay aligned with user needs while still creating an effective and efficient application."