Software Development Process

May 14, 2008 at 7:47 pm (Uncategorized) (, , )

Software Development involves a team or group to create software. However, you may create a software alone but it will take a long time to finish it. It involves a lot of work to do and step’s that should be followed.

Software Development Process includes the following step;

  • Identify the problem

Before you can start building your software you have to set a specification on what kind of software you are developing. You must identity the problem which you will apply the software to solve the specified problem.

  • Gather related Data

In developing software you need to have the information you need in order to build useful software. This data should be taken from the personnel whom are in charge of the process in a company and knows what data should be included and which are not in the software you are creating.

  • Design the system

The software should have a sequence or flow designed by the developer. Upon creating and planning the design it should be in relation to the data that has been gathered. In designing such software you need to consider the GUI (Graphical User Interface), design should be easier for the user to use or in simple term it should be User Friendly.

  • Programming

This time you are ready to write the codes. In writing the codes it is not necessary that the one who design he would also do the coding. A programmer or team member could also write the codes according to the design as long as the designer provides a flowchart. The flowchart provides all the information that the programmer needs in writing the program.

  • Testing

Even if the software is not yet completely done, the system tester tests some of the function in the software if it runs according to plan. When the whole program is done it may be test to use and checks if there is an error.

  • Application

When the software is completely done and does not have any errors during testing it can now be delivered to the user.

  • Maintenance

During the time of using the software we couldn’t avoid some problems that may occur in our software. In order to avoid any errors or debug during the run of the system there should be maintenance. Software needs to be maintain to have a longer life in use.

Permalink 1 Comment