> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://elanu-sheetmaster.gitbook.io/y-foundry/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://elanu-sheetmaster.gitbook.io/y-foundry/info/references/life-cycle/development.md).

# Development

The Development stage has a few key steps, detailed below.

#### 1. Development begins <a href="#development-begins" id="development-begins"></a>

* Initial payment (if any) is claimable by **Developer**

#### 2. Milestones <a href="#milestones" id="milestones"></a>

* Remainder of payments become claimable as milestone blocks reached
* Oversight by **Boosters**/Crucibles to ensure milestones are met
* Voting may be required to release the additional payments

#### 3. Conclusion <a href="#development-conclusion" id="development-conclusion"></a>

* Submission of finalized code by **Developers** for review
* Code review
  * Dev. Crucible
  * External parties (e.g. audits)
* Code accepted by Boule

#### 4. Completion <a href="#work-is-completed" id="work-is-completed"></a>

* Final payment claimable by **Developers**

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