AGILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGY

Agile software development is a group of software development methods in which requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between self-organizing, cross-functional teams. It promotes adaptive planning, evolutionary development, early delivery, continuous improvement, and encourages rapid and flexible response to change

AGILE METHODS:

• Adaptive software development (ASD) is a software development process that grew out of rapid application development work by Jim High smith and Sam Bayer. It embodies the principle that continuous adaptation of the process to the work at hand is the normal state of affairs.

• Agile modeling (AM) is a methodology for modeling and documenting software systems based on best practices. It is a collection of values and principles that can be applied on an (agile) software development project. This methodology is more flexible than traditional modeling methods, making it a better fit in a fast changing environment.[1] It is part of the Agile software development tool kit.

• Agile Unified Process (AUP) is a simplified version of the Rational Unified Process (RUP) developed by Scott Ambler.[1] It describes a simple, easy to understand approach to developing business application software using agile techniques and concepts yet still remaining true to the RUP. The AUP applies agile techniques including test-driven development (TDD), Agile Modeling (AM), agile change management, and database refactoring to improve productivity. 

• Crystal Clear Methods Crystal Clear is a member of the Crystal family of methodologies as described by Alistair Cockburn and is considered an example of an agile or lightweight methodology.

• Kanban is a method for managing knowledge work with an emphasis on just-in-time delivery while not overloading the team members. In this approach, the process, from definition of a task to its delivery to the customer, is displayed for participants to see. Team members pull work from a queue.

• Scrum is an iterative and incremental agile software development methodology for managing product development. It defines "a flexible, holistic product development strategy where a development team works as a unit to reach a common goal", challenges assumptions of the "traditional, sequential approach" to product development, and enables teams to self-organize by encouraging physical co-location or close online collaboration of all team members, as well as daily face-to-face communication among all team members and disciplines in the project. 

MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT PLATFORMS

Mobile application development is more important to the enterprise than ever before. Development organizations are increasingly looking for a Mobile Application Development Platform (MADP) that can support their needs for both current and future projects. It's a broad field and vendors offer a wide array of capabilities.

The following shows the mobile application development platforms:

1.      Sybase Unwired Platform (SUP), has matured rapidly since its initial release in 2010, providing a flexible application development environment with plug-ins for Eclipse and Visual Studio, along with a proprietary studio. While it has a steeper learning curve than many other solutions, it is an excellent choice for broad mobile initiatives, especially in conjunction with SAP's Afaria mobile device management (MDM) solution. 

Sybase Unwired Platform (SUP)

2.      Syclo, initially specialized in field service and enterprise asset management (EAM) applications for ruggedized devices, but has over the years extended the reach of its platform to all popular mobile OSes. However, enterprises with needs around EAM and field-service-based users are likely to get the most out of Syclo. Its Agentry MADP is an excellent platform for B2E applications, and it now supports many B2C requirements as well. 

Syclo

Mobile Application Development Process

Mobile applications usage is growing day by day. Thanks to phenomenal advances in mobile device capabilities, your smartphone continues to define you. The apps you use are developed as a result of a meticulous mobile development life cycle. Every mobile app is designed using the best development strategy in mind.

Mobile App Development Phases A mobile app development life cycle usually consists of the following phases:

1. The Discovery Phase

2. The Design Phase

3. The Development & Testing Phase

4. Maintenance & Updates Phase

The Discover Phase: Tasks  Requirements analysis  System definition  Prototyping Benefits  Framework driven requirement specification  Get it right the first time by prototyping your project  Improve usability and user buy-in by letting them use the prototype system  Manage user/customer expectations  Manage IT staff expectations  More accurate size and cost estimate

The Design Phase: Tasks  System design  Database design  Business Process Integration design Benefits  Choice of deployment platform  Choice of Application Interface  Choice of user interface (browser, Windows rich-client or portable devices)  Centralized/reusable business rules  Centralized/reusable business processes  Normalized database design  Framework driven design process  Reuse/integration of existing data and functions and systems

The Development & Testing Phase: Tasks  Develop system  Business Process Integration  User acceptance testing  System and performance testing  Implementation/deployment

Benefit  User prototype from the design phase as basis for system  Framework driven development process  One integrated suite of development tools  Lower skill requirements  Multi skilling  Business level coding  Task tracking and audit  Downplay/hide technology focus  Easy-to-learn and master  Deploy same code to multiple platforms  Task and change control tracking  RDML level debugging  Multi tier, real-time client/server testing and tracing  Just-In-Time deployment

Maintenance & Updates Phase:  Tasks Ongoing system maintenance  Extend and enhance functionality Benefits  Centralized/reusable business rules  Centralized/reusable business processes  Repository based impact analysis.

Web Application Development

Aristocrat IT Solutions Private Limited can offer your company end-to-end Web Application development services to make your project get off flying.

Web Application Development

As a company that has a dedicated long term web application management team we document all processes well and maintain high standards so that the code is easily managed and upgraded in the future.

Our focus always remains on how we can achieve the objectives laid out in the most efficient and user friendly manner.

Web application development includes many stages, from high level strategy, accurate planning, necessary research, business consulting, design, programming, testing and training. Through this complete process we remain clear and transparent with our clients without any misleading promises. 

Software Product Development

Aristocrat IT Solutions Private Limited can offer your company end-to-end custom software product development services.

Software development includes many stages, from high level strategy, accurate planning, necessary research, business consulting, design, programming, testing and training. Through this complete process we remain clear and transparent with our clients without any misleading promises.

We do not compromise on quality nor do we allow our cost effectiveness to ebb in the processes we use. All of the services we offer greatly benefit our clients, providing their users with a satisfying interaction with their site.

Software Product Development

As a company that has a dedicated long term web application management team we document all processes well and maintain high standards so that the code is easily managed and upgraded in the future.