Software Development & Delivery
INTRODUCTION
Software development is not only the process of conceiving, specifying, designing, and programming a bit of software, it is also comprising of documenting, testing, bug fixing, and delivery. It involves the creation and maintaining of applications, frameworks, or other software components. Software development is a process of writing and maintaining the source code, but in a broader sense, it includes all that is involved between the conception of the desired software through to the final manifestation of the software, sometimes in a planned and structured process. Therefore, software development may include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities that result in software products.
Software can be developed for a variety of purposes; The three most common being to meet specific needs of a specific client/business (such as with custom software), to meet a perceived need of some set of potential users (the case with commercial and open source software), or for personal use (e.g. a scientist may write software to automate a mundane task). Embedded software development, that is, the development of embedded software, such as used for controlling consumer products, requires the development process to be integrated with the development of the controlled physical product. System software underlies applications and the programming process itself and is often developed separately.
The need for better quality control of the software development process has given rise to the discipline of software engineering, which aims to apply the systematic approach exemplified in the engineering paradigm to the process of software development.
There are many approaches to software project management, known as software development life cycle models, methodologies, processes, or models. The waterfall model is a traditional version, contrasted with the more recent innovation of agile software development. Many others exist too of course.
Overview
Our development process involves working closely with you, to ensure the end product works according to design, and also generates real value for your business.
The Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Through our controlling SDLC structure we ensure that programmes of work adhere to best practice, and we apply this to your programmes of work to guarantee the best is derived from collaboration.
This covers:
Clear identification Requirements gathering Design development Solution implementation Testing of the software Deployment Maintenance and defect/bug fixing.
Delivery Approach
When delivering the planned solution to you, we ensure we assess the best delivery method for your project/requirements. This includes:
Agile Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Lean Startup Risk-Based Waterfall.We will assess your individual needs as governed by your programme of work. The ideal approach for your project can be discussed as required and agreed upon in advance.
You will find that our openness is beneficial in your decision-making process too, as we like to remain transparent in our approach and dealings with our clients we provide you with the right information to enable you to make the best business decision for you needs.
Development
We provide development in many areas, including:
Full stack development Mobile Apps Development Web Design Web Development Web Marketing.
QASTM's Development Approach
We manage the client's requirements by:
Ensuring that the details of the required solution are captured clearly Liaising with the client throughout Enabling time to have late changes for the design Development process flow clearly defined (as per the diagram).
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