Methodology

URL’s Software Development Methodology covers the entire life cycle of an information System, from the initial planning to the end of the System's useful life. The Methodology is a structured yet flexible approach to Information System delivery. At URL International, a standardized software development methodology helps us to provide very cost-effective and efficient business solutions. The following would give a better understanding of the same. In this approach, Projects are planned, organized and controlled by a set of activities, which end with the production of a deliverable or a set of deliverables. The approach not only ensures repeatability of the process but also enables setting up intermediate control points.

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The Software Development Methodology in use is based on certain objectives, which are fundamental to the approach. The objectives in terms of this approach are incorporation of Process Modeling in structured techniques, improvement of requirement definition by use of prototyping where appropriate, association of each participant with a deliverable they are working on, and ensuring quality in product, process and documentation along with the development.

An obsession with Quality is the common thread that runs through all activities in the Software Development and Consulting Group. We have developed robust systems, processes and methodologies, which lay the framework for developing quality products.

Software Development methodology defines detailed processes for the following phases:

PHASE 1- REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS
Our Business Consultants conducts Joint Application Development sessions with the client. These are brainstorming sessions that help determine the business objectives and marketing goals. Prototype storyboards or screen layouts are used for role-playing.

PHASE 2 -TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN SPECIFICATION
Our Technical Architects advise the client on options available to him with respect to architectural approaches and technology solutions for project implementation.

PHASE 3 - CONFIRMATION 
Based on the architecture and technology chosen, the development team of Programmers, graphic designers and project managers draft a development plan for the project with cost and time estimates.

PHASE 4 -INCREMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
This is the stage where the project is actually off the ground. URL builds the application in progressive phases or increments. Incremental delivery permits experimentation of Complex solutions during the course of development. This approach facilitates modifications through hands-on exposure to the delivered increment.

PHASE 5 -INSTALLATION and TRAINING [OPERATION MANUAL] WITH USER MANUAL
Once the system is installed on the production servers, comprehensive training is extended to the client's IT/ MIS personnel; not only to administer and maintain it, but also to understand the underlying technology and development tools. The end-users are trained to use the application effectively. Follow-up action in terms of close monitoring of the system and applications ensures immediate response to issues are provided with user's manual.


This development process allows us to guarantee: 
   

	On-time completion of the project.
	Delivery of a high-quality system meeting your business requirements.
	Development of a flexible, easy to use and modify (if you need some enhancements in future) system.