development process
Software product development is inherently complex and risky, requiring meticulous planning. Effective planning encompasses development estimation, phased delivery, requirements gathering, risk and change management, business case analysis, user interface prototyping, and overall project governance.
Proper planning ensures that the project stays aligned with its objectives, provides the customer with a clear understanding of the project scope, and offers full visibility into project status and deliverables at any point in time.
At Sarna Technologies, software product development progresses through several structured phases – collectively referred to as the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) – as outlined below.
Prototype & staged Deliveries
Interactive design development rarely follows a neat, logical sequence. Ideas for colors, layout, and typography often begin flowing as soon as the project starts. We keep the following design goals in focus to ensure successful results.
- Software products define deliverables in terms of prototypes and development phases. This approach helps identify risks and constraints early, allowing for more effective planning and implementation of countermeasures.
- Customers who receive regular incremental releases throughout the project are more likely to build trust, compared to those kept in the dark until the final delivery—when outcomes may not meet expectations.
- Functionality is developed and delivered in stages, ensuring that the most critical features are delivered as early as possible.
- This approach reduces the likelihood of estimation errors and improves the accuracy of project planning.
- Project visibility increases for both customers and upper management, enhancing transparency and alignment throughout the development process
Weekly Status Reports
At the end of each week, we send a detailed status report to our clients, providing updates on the following:.
- Activities originally planned for the past week.
- Activities actually completed during the past week.
- Planned activities for the upcoming week.
- Any issues encountered.
- Changes to the stage schedule, along with their reasons.
- Overall project status and progress summary.
Comprehensive Bug Management
Bugs are an inherent part of every software product development process. Effectively tracking these bugs—both during development and after deployment—is essential to maintaining product quality and reliability. Without proper tracking, bugs can be overlooked, leading to potential issues in the final product.
At Sarna Technologies, we use Bugzilla, a leading bug and defect-tracking tool, to ensure comprehensive and efficient bug management. This results in:
- Streamlined software development and maintenance processes.
- Clear, real-time visibility into the status of each bug or defect.
- Full control over the workflow and issue resolution process.
- Instant access to the complete history of work done on each bug, defect, or enhancement.
- A fully integrated platform for reporting and tracking new bugs, defects, and general issues.
Comprehensive Bug Management
Sarna Technologies primarily uses CVS, one of the most widely adopted version control tools. However, based on specific client requirements, we also support alternative systems such as Microsoft Visual SourceSafe (VSS).
Knowledge Management System
Sarna Technologies recognizes the importance of Knowledge Management and has implemented a robust Knowledge Management System (KMS) across all technical departments. This ensures that once a problem is solved, the solution is documented and easily accessible—enabling the team to avoid redundant efforts. As a result, the time required to resolve even the most common yet complex issues is significantly reduced.
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