How Bespoke Software is Developed
A Bespoke Software Project is developed in stages:
1 - Consultation
If you have an application in mind, give me a ring for an informal discussion. Depending on how developed your project is, I would then meet you for an initial
consultation.
The consultation
enables me to accurately assess your needs and discuss possible
solutions that match your requirements and budget. This is free.
The consultation is far more than a sales visit, you get honest
advice, the benefit of my experience and
a risk free opportunity to assess the project feasibility.
I spend time listening and understanding in order to precisely quantify your needs. This ensures the software does
the job you want it to do.
2 - Specification & Quotation
If I believe I can genuinely offer an effective solution that
will benefit you, I will provide:
- detailed fixed price costed quotation,
- specification of what is included, and
- implementation timescales.
The price is fully inclusive
- meetings, understanding requirements
- design & coding to your requirements
- installation and fine tuning once running
- training & initial support
- software purchases
more on costs...
3 - Development
Your application is developed in stages, allowing you to approve
and comment at every phase.
Working prototypes
are produced quickly. This avoids misunderstandings that arise from difficult
to visualise, lengthy written specifications.
You comment on functionality, usability and
performance of the application at an early stage.
The program is then successively refined based on your feedback.
This approach gives
you the confidence, throughout, that the finished
program will meet all your expectations.
4 - Installation
Your application is then installed, integrating it with your other
applications. This may involve importing data from existing systems. I give all the necessary training you require.
5 - Testing and Handover
All applications, require a period of user testing, where bugs are discovered and fixes provided. For larger projects this can take 3-6 months.
I do not stop until your application is completely reliable and
you are totally happy with it.
6 - Support
I continue to support and
maintain software after the initial project is completed.
7 - Ongoing Development and Enhancements
Some applications don't need changes. In other cases software can be enhanced, to grow with the business, to new meet new or changing requirements, and to further improve efficiency.