How Resolve Works
A simple, predictable way
to keep software moving
Resolve is designed for ongoing software development, not projects with a start and end date.
There's no big kickoff, no fixed scope, and no artificial finish line.
Instead, work flows continuously — adapting as priorities change.
This page explains what working together actually looks like.
Your Requests
The shared
backlog
All work in Resolve flows through a shared backlog. The backlog is where features, fixes, improvements, and automation requests are captured, discussed, and prioritized.
You can submit requests at any time. They don't need to be perfectly specified — clarity is part of the process.
Priorities can change as your needs evolve. There's no penalty for rethinking what matters most.
The backlog includes
- Features and new functionality
- Bug fixes and improvements
- Technical debt and refactoring
- Automation requests
Getting Aligned
Clarification and
planning
When a new request is added, we review it and ask questions as needed.
This may include:
- Clarifying intent or desired outcomes
- Identifying dependencies or edge cases
- Suggesting simpler or more effective approaches
Not every request needs a full specification up front.
Plans evolve as we learn more.
The goal is shared understanding — not paperwork.
Deciding What's Next
Collaborative
prioritization
Work is prioritized collaboratively based on:
- Impact
- Urgency
- Effort
- Current context
Priorities are not locked in forever.
As your needs change, the backlog changes with them.
There's no penalty for rethinking what matters most.
Steady Progress
Continuous
execution
Resolve does not rely on fixed projects or rigid sprints. Instead, work flows continuously — adapting as priorities change.
Progress continues without waiting for artificial milestones or resets. There's no time tracking and no task-by-task billing.
Momentum matters more than ceremony.
How it flows
- Work is pulled from the top of the backlog
- Progress happens continuously
- Multiple items may move forward at once
- There is always something actively being worked on
Closing the Loop
Review and
feedback
As work is completed, it's shared for review.
You can:
- Approve it
- Ask for adjustments
- Build on it with follow-up requests
Feedback is part of the normal flow, not a disruption.
Because Resolve is ongoing, refinement is expected — not treated as a change request.
Flexibility Built In
Changing priorities?
No problem
New information, urgent issues, or shifting business needs are normal.
When priorities change:
- We pause or slow lower-priority work
- Reorder the backlog
- Focus on what matters most right now
There's no renegotiation process and no restart cost.
The system simply adapts.
Clear Accountability
Ownership and
responsibility
Devclock is responsible for
- Implementing and maintaining code
- Keeping systems healthy over time
- Reviewing all work before delivery
- Using AI selectively where it adds leverage
You are responsible for
- Setting priorities
- Providing context and feedback
- Making decisions when tradeoffs arise
Ownership is clear, shared, and continuous.
The Rhythm
What a typical month
looks like
While no two months are the same, most follow a steady rhythm:
- Requests are added and clarified
- Work progresses across active priorities
- Completed items are reviewed and refined
- The backlog is adjusted as needed
There's no time tracking and no task-by-task billing.
Progress is measured by momentum and outcomes, not hours.
Fit Check
What this model is
best at
What this model is best at
- Ongoing software development
- Regular improvements and fixes
- Systems that stay maintained over time
- Flexibility as priorities evolve
Not designed for
- Fixed-scope, fixed-deadline projects
- One-time builds with no ongoing ownership
- "Set it and forget it" automation
- Emergency or 24/7 on-call response
Clear expectations help everyone succeed.
Investment
How this connects to
pricing
Resolve pricing is based on capacity and focus, not tasks or time.
Higher tiers allow:
- Greater throughput
- Faster responsiveness
- Deeper involvement
You can learn more on the pricing page.
FAQ
Common
questions
Ready to keep your software moving?
If you're looking for steady, reliable software development without project churn, Resolve may be a good fit.