The Web Development Process
1. Requirement analysis – The very first and the very critical! This is an initial project-wide activity. Without the complete understanding of the client’s requirements, a project cannot take off. A clear understanding of what the website is all about is a must for a designer and for a web developer to know. The more detailed you are in this phase, the less chance of issues later.
2. Plan & Build the Object Model – The next step would be for the project manager to plan & jot down the complete design and development model/structure of the website and hand over to both, the designing & development teams. This part of the phase also includes a design comp.
3. Design,Code & Build – The next step involves the actual coding where the design will be translated in actual programs. Plans will start taking a shape! Existing documents get converted into HTML. Content and graphics are loaded. Forms are created & scripts are embedded. Links are inserted, And, a Web Server is created and pointed to the domain ( home page).
4. Debugging – A project created & delivered on time is futile if it comprises of bugs and errors. Testing & debugging is an ongoing activity which is performed at the end of each module, through out the project life cycle. An error or a bug, when identified early not only lowers the project incur cost but also minimizes any chances of confusion that may arise.
5. Deploy – After the thorough round of testing and debugging, the project is ready to be deployed. Deployment refers to the process where the web site is migrated to a functional environment/published and ready to be viewed by the masses.
6. Maintenance – A Web site, an organization’s internet identity flies high only when it is taken care of, no matter how you look at it, a successful business does not allow itself to get stale or stagnant. In our opinion, only amateur design companies force clients to use them for changes. Don’t get us wrong, we are more than happy to make changes for clients but we also want each client to have the opportunity to make emergency changes on their own at no additional cost.