Process of Custom Software Development
Posted by Bespokesoftwaredevelopment1 on July 21st, 2014
Custom software development is just as the term describes—developing software systems and programs to match the custom needs of an organisation or business. This is done so that the finished product is designed to specifically and precisely address the needs of the user instead of the more traditional off-the-shelf option, where the tools and processes are designed for general use and may not be as effective in meeting certain needs of the organisation. Designed specially for a specific entity, these software programs are not packaged for reselling and are often developed by third parties or by in-house groups, or sometimes, by a third party to be later improved on by in-house developers.
Finding a reliable custom software development to ensure the quality of the bespoke software you will be getting should be top priority if you want a program that will streamline your business processes. The web is an excellent place to gain access to these companies, but you should always choose companies with good experience in the line of work or the types of processes that your business does or uses. Bespoke software development is a very precise process and you should always find a developer that knows how to integrate your needs and your resources with the program they are creating.
Off-the-shelf products or packaged software applications are created to satisfy the needs of a large audience with fundamentally similar requirements. While developers of these kinds of software products understand that each business or user has varying needs, they are only obligated to meet the ones that are generally in demand—like word processing, data manipulation, etc. However, these programs might not be well equipped to cater to the specific needs that businesses have beneath these generic processes. Here is where customised software development is very useful. It is commissioned development where the release of the final software product is very much tailored to the needs of a single entity and even a specific department within that particular entity. These types of programs are created, keeping the company's branding, infrastructure, and implementation needs in mind so that the finished product can only work for that specific organisation.
The process typically begins with planning the development stages so that each aspect of the produced system or program has the organisation's goals and processes in mind. This also includes planning for the anticipated changes as the organisation grows and develops.
About the Author:
This article is written by Jignesh Vaducha who is the Managing Director at Schnell Solutions Limited. He works closely with Schnell's customer around the globe on their IT transformation and modernisation initiatives with a specific focus on developing bespoke software applications. Under his leadership, Schnell offers various services viz. Bespoke Software Development and Consulting, Mobile App, IT Audit, Ebase Xi and other services which focus on Integration and Automation. Prior to working for Schnell, Jignesh was a key member of the Software AG UK Government team responsible for creating and delivering innovative service transformation and security solutions.
