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Web Development Methodology
When it comes to producing applications, having a definable and consistent process is
tremendously important - without it, the quality of the results are unpredictable. These
processes are part of what sets ProInfo Solutions apart from the competition.
As important as process is, it must be flexible in this dynamic field. ProInfo Solutions
tailors its processes to each specific assignment to provide guidelines and structure.
Whether the development process spans only a few days, or several months, the
following are the typical phases:
Phases of the PROINFO Development Process:
Phase 1: Planning
Phase 2: Preparation
Phase 3: Software Design
Phase 4: Programming and Integration
Phase 5: System Testing
Phase 6: Data Conversion and Acceptance
Phase 1: Planning
Proposal
Contracts
Collect background information
Competitive review
Project profiler surveys
Project goals and mission
Target audience needs and wants
Define standards for success
Establish what resources are available
Initial Schedules
Establish communication mechanisms
Project Plan
Work breakdown structure
Quality Assurance Plan
Phase 2: Preparation
Define how the assignment will be approached
Brainstorming and problem solving
Observing other web sites that "do it well"
Define content scope
Organize content
Strategic Brief
Creative Brief
Technical Brief
Basic Content Plan and Site Map
Select Development Environment
Functional Requirements
Phase 3: Software Design
Rough plan of how the site will work
How will information be organized
Revised site map plans
Content development
Content scheduling
Mock ups and basic working models
Final production and technical plans
Design Entities/Dependencies
Logical Model
Table Structures
Database Schema
Functional Design Document
Screen Designs & Demonstration
Cross Reference Matrix
Web Security Plan
Training Plan
System Test/Acceptance Plan
Conversion Plan
Programming Specifications
Phase 4: Programming and Integration
Content freeze
Final preparation and editing of content
Final interface design
Integration with back-end systems
Hosting issues, statistics
Site indexing and submission
Problem resolution
Acquisition and Installation Plan
Mappings
Software
System Documentation (Draft)
Phase 5: System Testing and Beta
Internal launch date established
Testing and Quality Assurance
Usability tests
Stability tests
Volume/stress tests
Compatibility tests
Unit Testing
System Testing
Validation Testing
Determine date for external launch
Ongoing search engine placement issues
Site Installation Plan
Test Results
Phase 6: Data Conversion and Acceptance
Update, revise, reinvent
Review server logs
Link checking
Ongoing QA testing
Who will be responsible?
Final required documentation
When do you redesign?
Beta Results Analysis
Operational System - Training
System Documentation
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