This site walks you through a series of production phases one at a time. But you don't have to do each phase one at a time. There are "development methods" that allow you to be flexible with when and how you perform each phase. Before you venture into using one of the alternative development methods listed below, you should first understand what each phase does for you and how it relates to the next phase. Skipping steps can have a negative impact on your production process and ultimately your site.