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AI-Native Software Development

Software delivered by AI agents, approved by your people.

Our Agentic SDLC connects intent, requirements, design, code, testing, deployment and operations. AI executes; your people approve at defined gates.

  • 10 AI agents
  • 7 lifecycle stages
  • Human-approved gates

Free 30-minute call with a senior specialist. Reply within one business day. Based in Jaipur, working with businesses across India.

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Quick answer

What is AI-native software development?

AI-native software development uses AI agents to execute repetitive engineering work across the lifecycle while senior people direct and approve. Stack18's Agentic SDLC runs seven stages, discover, define, design, build, test, deploy and operate, with ten specialised agents and human approval at requirements, architecture, release and production.

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What we deliver

AI-Native Software Development, end to end.

Each capability is delivered by the same team on the Agentic SDLC, with your approval at every critical step.

Discover and define

Clear intent.

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Design

Architecture agreed.

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Build

Faster routine code.

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Test

Quality early.

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Deploy and operate

Safe releases.

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Traceability

Requirement to release.

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How we work

A typical engagement, step by step.

Senior people lead every phase. Specialised AI agents on the Agentic SDLC handle the repetitive work, and nothing ships without your approval.

01Weeks 1–2

Discover

Map the current process, data and priorities.

You getScope and priorities
AgentsCompassDraft
02Weeks 2–4

Design

Agree modules, integrations and rules.

You getBlueprint and plan
AgentsBlueprint
03Weeks 4–10

Build

Configure and extend in weekly demos.

You getWorking modules each week
AgentsWeldGridWatch
04Week 10 onward

Launch

Data migration, training and go-live support.

You getLive system, trained users
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Offer

Start small. Scale when it works.

Every engagement begins with a short, fixed-price step so you can judge the fit before committing further. See pricing.

Start here

Discovery Sprint

Teams deciding what to build first.

Duration
1–4 weeks
Pricing
Fixed price
  • Scoped plan and timeline
  • Team and fixed price
  • Process map or prototype
Start with Discovery Sprint
Most common

Fixed-scope build

Teams that want to go live fast.

Duration
8–14 weeks
Pricing
Fixed price
  • Weekly demos
  • Traceability
  • Gate approvals
Discuss Fixed-scope build
Custom

Transformation Pod

Needs that a ready-made system does not cover.

Duration
12–36 months
Pricing
Fixed price per phase
  • Weekly working demos
  • Senior team accountable
  • 30 days hypercare
Discuss Transformation Pod
Proof of capability

What we have shipped, and what a typical engagement looks like.

Delivered projects link to the full case study. Illustrative scenarios describe typical engagements and are not named client results.

Delivered project

Ethnic wear D2C, Jaipur

Challenge
A ₹100+ crore brand needed website, app and back office to share one catalogue and one record of stock and orders.
What we do
Nine specialists built website, mobile app and ERP on one connected foundation in two-week sprints.

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Read the case study →
Delivered project

VC-backed wellness startup

Challenge
A venture-backed clock: Android and iOS had to launch together, with an admin console for the team.
What we do
Scoped the MVP, reviewed clickable prototypes, then built both platforms in two-week sprints.

3 months

Read the case study →
Illustrative scenario

Product company

Challenge
Slow releases.
What we do
Agentic SDLC with gates.

Ongoing

171modules across 6 ready-made solutions, each priced in rupees
10specialised AI agents on the Agentic SDLC
5human governance gates before anything reaches production
2018founded in Jaipur by Prateek Mathur
₹0per-user licence fees on every ready-made solution
1 daysenior specialist reply to every enquiry
Free for qualified businesses

Free delivery walkthrough

See the Agentic SDLC on a real scope. We outline how your project would run.

  • Walkthrough
  • Gate plan
  • Timeline
Request your free delivery walkthrough
Outcomes we measure

We agree targets before we start.

Every engagement has a baseline and a target on the measures that matter to you, reported at every read-out.

Lead timebaseline vs target
Defect escape ratebaseline vs target
Documentation currencybaseline vs target
Release frequencybaseline vs target
Reworkbaseline vs target
Gate approvals on timebaseline vs target
FAQ

AI-Native Software Development questions.

Ask us anything
What is the Agentic SDLC?

An AI-native delivery platform: 7 stages, 10 agents, human-approved gates.

Do agents write all code?

They do routine work; senior people review and approve.

Is it secure?

Your environment, access you grant, full audit trail.

What do I get?

Weekly demos and traceability.

Can I use it internally?

See the Agentic SDLC page.

Cost?

Fixed price after discovery.

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Tell us where you are and where you want to be. A senior specialist will reply within one business day with next steps.

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