While every software, hosting and web project has its own set of needs, challenges, and requirements, there are basic considerations and milestones that all projects share. To ensure all project goals are met, we follow an iterative, timely, and flexible development process that involves the client throughout the project life cycle. Our process centers around four core components: Discover, Design, Engineer, and Deploy.
Discover
Each N-tonic software project begins with a discovery phase to ensure that we identify, understand, and document our client's needs before any engineering begins. Discussions and meetings typically center on project goals, audience needs, business requirements, expectations, engineering requirements, deployment planning, maintenance needs, and content/data preparation.
Design
With all of the goals and project priorities in mind, N-tonic software begins by developing graphic and interface design samples and functional wire-frames. The goal of this phase is to create a user-focused design that demonstrates how visitors will experience the software. User experience and work flow are of utmost importance in a successful piece of software. Our design partners embed themselves with the engineering team to ensure the design solutions meet all of the engineering requirements of the project.
Engineering
At the beginning of the development phase, N-tonic software's design team hands all project assets to the engineering and production teams. The engineers create increasingly functional beta versions of the site and all components are thoroughly tested in preparation for the site launch/final deployment. At several stages throughout this process, the client is asked to test and review our progress to ensure that there are no surprises at launch/deployment. All alpha and beta testing is managed by a separate Q & A team that works closely with our engineers from project start to end.
Deploy
The deployment phase is reached only after N-tonic software has received final approval of all deliverables, exhaustive testing of the site has been completed, and a plan is finalized to ensure an easily maintainable site. The site is then launched and steps are taken to ensure the site is placed accurately on search engines, marketing efforts are appropriately coordinated, and necessary training is provided.
If you are interested in learning more about N-tonic software's web development process, email us at info@n-toinc.com.
