Software Development Company

The significant task of a software development company is to build software or software applications that includes identifying a need, designing the software, coding it and testing for the issues.

Following are some of the activities that are performed by software development companies:

• They develop digital solutions to problems
  Though processes and techniques might not be similar, companies aim to create solutions that solve the problems of a consumer. These solutions are full-scale software that are designed and developed to meet the needs of businesses.
• They produce useful programs
   A software program is a collection of programs that perform something beneficial for potential consumers. A software company usually develops software that can perform multiple functions.
• They provide technical insights
  Many software companies also provide consultation to clients on technologies that can help them with better customer relationship management. We also provide consultation and research ways to elevate our client’s businesses with our technical expertise in different technologies.

• IT Consulting IT Consulting helps clients with critical know-how to provide insights on how a specific software application would benefit their business. IT consultants run the feasibility check for a client and identify if their requirements are feasible and can be implemented in software that they are looking to build. Based on the client requirements, a software development company creates a detailed plan and product roadmap for the development of software.
• Visual and Technical Design A software company also designs the user interfaces of an application that meets the client’s business requirements. They create a clear and precise design that provides a better user experience. As a part of the design service, the software development company creates wireframes, marvel prototypes, system blueprints and UI/UX designs.
• Web Development Web Development means building software applications that run in web environments. It can be a website or web application that includes multiple services in a single sophisticated architecture.
• Mobile App Development Mobile App Development has gained a lot of traction from the time smartphones were discovered. Mobile App development is categorized into two operating systems: iOS and Android. Developers can also produce cross-platform applications that make use of web technologies, for example, Progressive Web Apps.
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence From small to medium and large size organizations, every organization generates plenty of data. Therefore, software development companies can help them unlock the value of their unstructured data by building analytics tools. They use technologies, including machine learning, deep learning and more.
• Embedded Systems With the rise of IoT technology, the development of embedded systems has become a growing area of software development. It requires coding skills for embedded systems like Arduino or Raspberry.

• There are a lot of tools available for developers and selecting the right one could be a challenge. We have curated a list of software development tools according to different categories.
  • GitHub It is a web-based Git repository hosting service using which developers can review code, build software and manage projects. Due to its intuitive interface and various features, GitHub is one of the most popular code repositories in the world. Its pricing model is quite flexible; private repositories are paid with a monthly fee while public repositories are hosted for free.
  • Bitbucket A GitHub competitor, Bitbucket, is a web-based repository hosting service that uses the Git version control system. It facilitates collaboration for software development tools by integrating with Atlassian products like Jira. It is available as both an on-premise version (Bitbucket Server) and a cloud version.

  Issue Tracking and Project Management

  • Jira It is one of the popular development planning tools for issue and project tracking. Used mainly by Agile Software Development Teams, it has tons of functionalities and is easy to use. Some of its highlights include customizable Kanban and Scrum boards.
  • Trello Trello is also one of the best tools for project management. It provides customizability with easy to manage boards for Kanban and Scrum users.
  • Toggl Toggl is quite different from the above two project management tools, but it presents an overview of where the time is spent. It is easy to use and simple and can be integrated with lots of tools.

  Integrated Development Environment (IDE) 

  • NetBeans A popular, open-source and free IDE, NetBeans, allows developers to build desktop, mobile and web applications. It supports smart and fast code editing. Allowing rapid user interface development, NetBeans helps in writing bug-free code.
  • Atom Atom IDE is an open-source and free all-around text editor. It allows developers to customize anything without the need to modify the config file. It supports various operating systems like Windows, Linux or OS X. Atom interface can be split up in multiple panes to edit and compare code across multiple files.
  • XCode XCode is an IDE for macOS with a suite of software development tools developed by Apple. Featuring visual settings, it is simple to use and comes with drag-and-drop options. It is a smart integrated development environment that can prevent mistakes and errors.

  Our team of software developers builds robust and secure software applications using the tools mentioned above.

Software Development Life Cycle is the foundation of all software development methodologies that include different activities like estimated budget, requirement gathering, documentation writing, design and development, testing, deployment and maintenance. It comprises of seven different phases:

• Planning
• Analysis
• Design
• Development
• Testing
• Deployment
• Support and Maintenance

Planning In the planning stage, a team of developers determines project goals and a high-level plan is created for the intended project. It is the most fundamental phase that primarily involves three activities:

• Feasibility Assessment
• Project Plan Creation
• System Identification for Development

Analysis  In this phase, the software development team and client analyze the end-user business requirements and converts project goals into a system that the organization wants to build. Analysis phase consists of the following three activities:

• Implementing a Detailed Analysis
• Collecting Business Requirements
• Designing Process Diagrams

Design Desired features and functionalities of a software application are described in the design phase. This stage of SDLC includes business rules, screen layouts, pseudo-code and other documentation defining the components of the software. The design phase usually comprises the following activities:

• IT Infrastructure Designing
• System Model Designs
• Technical Designs
• User Interfaces
• Marvel Prototype

Development In the development phase, all the previous phases are converted into the actual working system. Developers develop the code and backend of a software application. Development phase involves two primary activities:

• IT Infrastructure Development
• Code and Database Development

Testing In the testing phase of SDLC, all the code pieces are integrated and hosted in the testing environment. Testers check the system for bugs, defects and errors to test the system’s functionalities. Testing phase involves:

• Test Cases Creation
• Test Cases Execution

Deployment  In this phase, the system is brought to the real-life environment where the user starts operating the system. The deployment phase involves placing all data and components in the production environment. This stage of SDLC is also referred to as delivery. Support and Maintenance  In the Support and Maintenance phase, corrections, changes and enhancements can be made to ensure that the system will work after the updates and meet the business goals. It is essential to maintain and upgrade the software from time to time so that it runs seamlessly in the future. It involves the following activities:

• • Supporting the system users
  • Maintenance of the system
  • System upgrades

• Does the company has experience related to your project? Check their work and ask for similar projects they have worked on in the past. Read the company’s reviews on GoodFirms or Clutch.
• Does the company have expertise in technologies you require? For example, if you need to develop an IoT product, check if they provide IoT development services.
• Consider the company’s team size. If you pick a company that is too small, you have a risk that you may not get better support. If the company is too large, there’s a risk that you might not get enough attention. Therefore, ensure to work with a company that has the team size based on your project requirements.
• Check if the company has received any recognition or awards. You need to ensure that the company has the right skills and knows how to deliver the software successfully.