Quality Life Cycle

If you are a production firm, you might be used to terminologies such as a Product Development Life Cycle.

Similarly, software firms use the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to design and execute a software project for clients. In simple terms, this is a series of systematic steps which help us design the software architecture, develop the software, test and execute the software, conduct daily maintenance and make improvements based on client feedback. The stakeholders would be the project managers from the software development firm and the representatives from the client. It could also be anybody who might directly or indirectly be influenced by the implementation of the software.

Stage 1 - Analyzing the system

This is perhaps the second most important step to developing a successful software solution. Here, we understand the system (it could be your accounts, the marketing department or even the whole organization). By understanding the system, we also analyze the influence of related functions to that department. By not viewing the system in isolation, we are able to create a feasibility plan for the execution of the project. For example, new software implemented for the finance department might affect the functioning of the HR department. We give you suggestions on how there could be overall improvement in productivity and efficiency by making adjustments to the current system set up.

Stage 2 – Proposal and agreement

Based on the information gathered in the first stage, we will give you a proposal on the cost of execution of the project, the estimated time lines with targets to complete implementation and maintenance plans. Depending on the complexity of the project, we might propose to have on-site engineers at the time of design and implementation. Once we sign the agreement, we go to the design stage, which is the most crucial stage in the software development life cycle.

Stage 3 – Design

A building that is designed by a good architect will stand for many centuries. This principle holds true in designing software as well. A good software designer not only understands the system well, but is also able to anticipate issues and proactively make adjustments. He or she is also capable of cutting down system inefficiencies by creating a design plan that is robust.

Factors like database and its architecture are crucial in creating a good design. By creating a design that is easy to understand, a system designer simplifies the job of a software developer also known as the coder. Any flaws in the design can have a long lasting effect in terms of inefficiencies in the system or expensive redesign of the software.

At Senabi, we have years of experience across industries and functions in successfully designing and executing projects for several leading companies across the globe. We understand the criticality of this stage. Highly experienced and qualified Project Managers will be involved in your project from the design stage to develop a blue print that we are sure will work 100%. We follow industry leading document standards such as SRS and UI specification.

Stage 4 – Generating the Code

Making computers understand the design is the job of the coder. We use advanced programming tools using high level programming languages to generate the software. The programming language chosen will depend on its application and is decided by us based on how efficiently the language is able to support the program.

Stage 5 – Testing and Implementation

Once the software is developed, we will run a prototype of the software product on your system to test for bugs. Using applications such as Mantis, we understand and correct the problem areas if any and then allow you to test the prototype. After both of us are mutually satisfied with the working of the prototype, we will proceed with the final implementation of the software on your system.

Stage 6 – Support and Maintenance

An area that is ignored by many companies, support and regular maintenance of your software ensures that you extract the maximum from the solutions offered by the software product. Our system engineers can help in improving the capability of the product by constantly upgrading and adding to the package based on your feedback and the latest technology available.