Desenvolu

Desenvolu is a framework and platform designed to support development projects across software and digital product teams. The name derives from the Portuguese verb desenvolver, meaning to develop, and is used as a proper noun to denote the platform's approach to development processes.

It provides a modular architecture with core components for project planning, task tracking, code quality checks, and documentation generation. It supports templates for common project types, including web apps and mobile apps, and promotes collaboration through built-in discussion threads, change logs, and stakeholder reviews. The platform emphasizes accessibility, inclusivity, and internationalization, with guidelines and example checklists.

The core is extensible via plugins; it integrates with version control systems, continuous integration pipelines, issue trackers, and package registries. It supports offline use and export of project artifacts.

Desenvolu is maintained by an open community of contributors and adopters. It is released under an open-source license with contribution guidelines and a governance model that encourages inclusive decision-making and transparent roadmaps.

It has seen adoption in educational settings for teaching software development, and among small to mid-sized teams seeking standardized workflows. Critics note a learning curve for newcomers and the need for active stewardship to avoid fragmentation.