Switching Tech Partners? Here's Your Guide to a Successful Development Transition
Smooth, Guided Transition
Full Ownership Secured
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Why Companies Change Development Partners
Not happy with your current partner's quality or speed
Tired of unclear communication or hidden costs
Dealing with a half-built product
Or just looking for a more proactive, transparent team
Whatever your reason, switching partners is possible — and we’ll guide you through every step.
key points while transition
Key Risks During a Development Partner Transition
Here’s what can go wrong — unless you’re prepared:
Loss of knowledge and documentation
Incomplete or inaccessible codebases
Confusion over project status
Rework due to missing designs or API keys
No control over deployment or credentials
Your Transition Checklist
Development Partner Change Checklist
Development Partner Change Checklist
01
Documentation to Collect
- Project requirement documents (SRS, scope docs)
- User flows / architecture diagrams
- Functional & technical documentation (if any)
- Sprint reports or delivery logs
02
Code Assets to Secure
- README files or build instructions
- CI/CD pipeline configuration
- Database schema or backup
- API docs / Postman collections
- Git repository URL (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, etc.)
- Full admin access or transfer of repo ownership
- .env or .env.example files for local setup
- Documentation on how to set up and run the code locally
03
Design Files to Obtain
- Branding guidelines
- Moodboards or wireframes
- Editable files (Figma .fig, .xd, .sketch)
- Exported assets (icons, logos, brand kit)
- Stock image licenses (if used)
04
3rd-Party Tools, Licenses & Subscriptions
- Payment/ownership details for paid tools
- Keys for services like Firebase, Google Maps, Stripe, etc.
- Login credentials or account ownership transfer
05
QA & Testing Materials
- Test cases & scenarios
- Bug/issue tracker (Jira, Trello, ClickUp)
- QA test cases & testing logs
- Previous test reports or regression test coverage
- Device/browser compatibility notes
- QA sign-off reports (if available)
What you should own by the end of the transition
Get repository under our control
Hosting & domain in your name
Editable design files
All code, config, and documentation
Admin & database access
3rd-party credentials & licenses
Analytics tools access
Clear backlog & QA reports
How We Take Over
What to expect from solguruz during handover
01 Technical Audit
We review the codebase, design system, architecture, and documentation to understand where things stand.
02 Status Evaluation
We help you identify what's missing, what's outdated, and what's reusable.
03 Clean Transition Plan
We build a clear roadmap for how we'll take over—step-by-step without disrupting your vision or timelines.
04 Communication Setup
From Day 1:
- Transparent daily updates
- Slack or WhatsApp group
- Source code shared with you
- Everything documented
How we make the transition painless
SolGuruz Transition Promise
We don't point fingers.
We don't complain about legacy code.
We work with what you have, and fix what you need.
We prioritize progress and clarity.
What You Get
Audit Report
Handover Summary
Updated Project Plan
Fresh Sprint Kickoff