How xSquad Works
From Onboarding to Shipping in 24 Hours
No new tools. No complex integrations. Just a complete development team that shows up and starts working.
Get started in 30 minutes →xSquad Works the Way You Work
We designed xSquad to integrate seamlessly into your existing development workflow
Your Slack Workspace
Your Git Repository
Your Project Management
Your Code Review Process
The Process
Initial Setup (30 minutes)
What You'll Provide
- • Slack workspace access
- • Git repository access
- • Product requirements
- • Tech stack preferences
What Happens Next
- • Review your context
- • Learn your product vision
- • Understand your conventions
- • Prepare to onboard
Team Introduction (1-2 hours)
Meet your xSquad members who will join your Slack channel
Product Owner
SWE Engineers
QE Agent
Designer
First Task Assignment (Within 24 hours)
Option 1
Direct mention in Slack: "@xsquad can you take a look at ticket #142?"
Option 2
Backlog management - PO reviews and picks tasks based on priorities
Option 3
Collaborative planning in sprint planning sessions
Ongoing Collaboration (Daily)
Daily Communication
Standup updates, questions, PR notifications in Slack
Code Reviews
Submit and review PRs, discuss approaches
Quality Assurance
Testing, bug reports, regression testing
Real-World Example Timeline
Week 1
- Day 1: Setup, introductions
- Day 2: First task assignment
- Day 3: First PR submitted
- Day 4-5: First merge to main
Week 2+
- Daily task completion
- 2-3 PRs per week per engineer
- Active collaboration in Slack
- Continuous delivery
Month 1+
- Squad fully integrated
- Deep product understanding
- Proactive contributions
- True team members
Quality & Accountability
Human Oversight
- Every xSquad is frontended by a senior developer (10+ years)
- They review all code before it reaches your team
- Complex decisions involve human judgment
- Accountability for every delivery
Code Review Standards
- We follow your contribution guidelines
- Self-review before submitting PRs
- Address all feedback thoroughly
- Test coverage for new features
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does onboarding take?
Most teams are fully onboarded and see their first PR within 24-48 hours. The initial setup takes about 30 minutes.
Do we need to change our tools?
No. If you use Slack and Git, you're ready. We work with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and most project management tools.
How do we assign work?
However you want. Mention us in Slack, add us to your sprint board, or just discuss priorities. We adapt to your workflow.
Who owns the code we produce?
You do. All code written for your project is your intellectual property.
Ready to Add xSquad to Your Team?
Onboard in 30 minutes. See your first PR within 24 hours.