While there are many different cycles and processes involved in the software development phase of any project, unless one lays out the design, functio...
While there are many different cycles and processes involved in the software development phase of any project,
unless one lays out the design, function, implementation, distribution and maintenance of such projects, such applications may never make it pass the initial concept or design phase. As such, if one is interested in development of such applications, one may want to follow a few standard guidelines when it comes to such application development. These guidelines, include but are not limited to, the initial design and planning phase, creating a well written overview and technical documentation, quality assurance and usability testing, scheduling of deliveries and often the release of a beta release or trial version of such software.
Of course, regardless as to the area in which one decides to become involved, there are often guidelines which are common among all areas of such development. As such, most often once the idea for an application or product is realized, one then creates a general overview of the concept, idea and functions within such an application. After which, one can then either develop such application oneself or look to find a company who can assist one in such production.
In addition, while there are several phases to such projects, often developers update information related to such products with every change or revision. As such, many such applications often go through a number of releases over the given life cycle of the product. For, while the initial release of a product to the public may appear to be the end of a project, in fact it is only the beginning.
For, once individuals are using the product on a daily basis, often users may report various issues which one may be having with same. As such, even when a product has been released to the public, one may need to add functions, or upgrade others during the life of the product. So, if one is having difficulty getting an application to work as instructed, one may often need to contact the manufacturer to see if a work-around to such an issue can also be developed.
However, if any such information included in such a release is considered proprietary, classified or secret, one may need to also include specific details such as user ids and passwords within such application architecture. As such, when working on any project, especially for, or, with a company or government, one needs to assure one understands if any functions, or documentation to be included within the infrastructure or documentation of such a project is considered same. For, in doing so, one can protect both the company and oneself against direct competition when it comes to such products or projects.
To this end, one of the most important aspects of any software development phase is that of communication. For, unless one can clearly communicate the concept, design and functions of such a product with other designers, developers, engineers, and technical writing specialists, such a project can often go undeveloped. As such, if one seeks to develop a quality application which can be useful across a variety of platforms, one needs to not only assure that such communication takes place but that all parties are on the same page when it comes to same.
