Development

Software research and development (R&D)

We check whether the technical idea works under the test conditions before you commit to the full build. We turn an unknown into a question that can be tested. The work might need a proof of concept (PoC), a small experiment that checks a technical approach, or a prototype that lets you try an interaction. You get the findings and their limits, including a recommendation to stop if the approach does not hold up.

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A question worth testing: the uncertainty that could change your build decision.

Findings you can inspect: what was tried and what happened under the test conditions.

A next step with reasons: proceed, change the approach or stop.

What you get

At handover you have:

A research question and the assumptions behind it.
Test conditions and a definition of when the investigation ends.
An experiment plan that compares relevant approaches.
A PoC or prototype where it is needed to answer the question.
Findings with test materials, limitations and unresolved questions.
A recommendation for the next decision and what further work would involve.

The handover says which parts were built only for the test and what remains before anyone can rely on them in daily use.

What the cost depends on

We estimate from the uncertainty you need to resolve and how much evidence the decision needs.

The depth of the technical question.
The approaches that need comparison.
Access to representative data and external systems.
The experiment setup and any prototype work.
Test conditions, including unusual inputs or constrained environments.
How much work is needed to make the findings reproducible.
The review and handover of results.

External service usage, licenses and test equipment are costs of their own. If a result raises a different research question, we discuss a new estimate before extending the investigation. The initial plan sets a stopping point so uncertainty does not become an open-ended build.

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We answer every inquiry within one working day. The schedule depends on access to useful test data and the systems the experiment needs.

You receive the research materials and custom code produced for the work. The handover identifies outside licenses and any restrictions on test data. The experiment is run by specialists we choose for the question, ours or contractors we have worked with. CyberLab answers for the result.

What is included and what is not

Included

Turning the technical uncertainty into a testable question.
Planning and running the experiments in the estimate.
Building a PoC or prototype when the experiment needs it.
Recording findings and explaining their limits.
A review of the result and a recommended next step.

Not included

Establishing customer demand and commercial viability.
A production application or a public product launch.
Turning experiment code into maintained product code.
Ongoing operation and support.
Legal advice and any intellectual property filings.

You provide the business decision the research should inform and permission to use the test materials. Technical feasibility says nothing about whether customers will buy.

When you need this

A technical assumption could make the planned product impractical.
You need to compare approaches before choosing a build route.
An outside system may not provide the data the idea depends on.
A difficult interaction needs a prototype before detailed design.
A demonstration works, but its behavior with realistic inputs is unknown.

How the work goes

What you have after each step

Step 1. Name the unknown

You get a research question and a list of assumptions. You explain which decision depends on the answer and provide the materials available so far.
Step 2. Set the experiment and stopping point

You get test conditions, comparison criteria and a plan for the experiment. You confirm which result would justify continuing and which would make you reconsider.
Step 3. Run and record the tests

You get the experiment output and observations. We record failed attempts as well as useful results, and flag when missing data prevents a conclusion.
Step 4. Review the decision

You get the findings, research artifacts and a recommendation. Together we examine what the result supports and what remains unknown before you choose whether to build.

How we can work together

Pick the form that fits the task. We suggest one after the first conversation.

Consultation or audit

For when you want a second opinion on a plan, a system or a quote before you commit. You get a written review with recommendations and an estimate of the next step.
Fixed-scope project

This works when the requirements can be written down before work starts. You get the agreed scope for the agreed price. Anything new goes through an updated estimate first.
Time and materials

For when the scope will change as you learn, as with research or a new product. You pay for the time spent, and we review the plan with you as the work goes.
Support after launch

Your system is already live and needs updates, fixes and monitoring. We agree a monthly arrangement and a list of what it covers.

Need developers who work on your product every month? See the dedicated development team.

Platforms and tools we work with

Whatever the test needs: PHP, Node.js, Go, .NET (C#) or Flutter, and MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra or ClickHouse for data.

We choose the platform from the task, and the list shows what we use most often.

Who this is for, and when it is too early

Start here with a concrete technical unknown that could change your investment decision. If you cannot yet name the user problem, start by understanding that problem before designing an experiment.

If the implementation route is already known, ordinary development may be enough. If you need a usable first release, see software product development.

An experiment, a prototype or a first release?

Option	Question it answers	What it leaves open
Proof of concept	Can this technical approach work under the chosen conditions?	Product usability and readiness for daily operation
Interaction prototype	Can people understand and follow the proposed interaction?	Working connections and behavior with live data
First usable product release	Can users complete the intended task in a working product?	Later features and whether the business will succeed

Working with clients in other countries

Contract and NDA. You sign a contract with CyberLab.Team OÜ, a company registered in Estonia, before work starts. If you need an NDA, we sign it before you share confidential data.
Invoices in euros. We invoice in euros from an EU company with a VAT number.
Languages. We work in English, Ukrainian, Russian and Polish.
Calls and replies. We hold calls at hours agreed with you and reply to messages within one working day.

Frequently asked questions

Framing the research

What makes a technical question specific enough to investigate?

It names the unknown, the conditions and the decision that follows. For example, ask whether an available data source can support the required workflow, rather than whether a whole product is a good idea.

Can the research challenge our preferred approach?

Yes. We state the preferred approach as something to test, then compare it with relevant alternatives. A useful result may show that a simpler route meets the need better.

What if the answer is already available in existing documentation?

We check the supplied materials before proposing experiment work. If they settle the question, the next step may be implementation rather than a separate research engagement.

Experiments and inputs

What happens when representative test data is unavailable?

We identify what can be checked with sample or synthetic data and what cannot. Findings remain limited to those inputs; a positive result is not presented as validation of unseen real data.

Can an experiment test the limits of an outside service?

It can, with authorized access and a defined test plan. Provider restrictions and usage charges need to be clear before the work, and we record where those limits affect the conclusion.

How do we keep the investigation from expanding indefinitely?

Set the questions and stopping conditions before running the tests. A new unknown goes into the findings first, then you decide whether it warrants another investigation.

Understanding the result

Is a recommendation to stop a valid research result?

Yes. If the approach fails the required conditions, the findings should explain why. You can stop that route or test an alternative without treating more development as the automatic next step.

What if the tests do not settle the question?

The report says the result is inconclusive and identifies the missing evidence. It distinguishes work completed from a conclusion that the available tests cannot support.

How can we check a finding after the handover?

The handover includes the test setup and inputs that can be shared, together with the observed output. It also lists outside dependencies and conditions that may prevent the same result later.

Moving toward development

Can experiment code become part of the product?

Sometimes, after review. We identify temporary shortcuts and missing operating controls before deciding what can be reused. A successful PoC does not make all its code ready for production.

Does a positive finding mean we should fund the full product?

It resolves only the technical question tested. You still need to consider customer need and the work of releasing and operating the product before committing to a full build.

Can we commission only a recommendation without a prototype?

Yes, if an analysis or a smaller test can answer the question. We propose the least work that can produce a useful finding and state what that finding will depend on.

Related services

Software product development: turn a defined product into a first usable release.
Web app development: build a browser workflow once the technical route is clear.
SaaS development: when customers should pay a subscription to use the product online.

Which unknown could change your decision to build?

Write down what you need to test and what the answer would let you decide. The conversation is free; after it you get an estimate of cost and scope. We reply within one working day.

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