We follow a simple, yet comprehensive process for application development.  From the first meeting to the site launch, we keep you informed and involved to ensure that you are getting exactly the kind of website that you want. Our extensive technical knowledge combined with our ability to gain the required information in a non-technical manner, has lead us to become one of the dynamic web development companies. 4 Ace Technologies can provide a streamlined and efficient process that includes client participation and direction throughout.

4 Ace Technologies follows Agile software development which stresses on rapid iterations, small and frequent releases, and evolving requirements facilitated by direct user involvement in the development process. Our experience says that agile software development techniques work as they reduce the feedback cycle between the generation of an idea and the realization of that idea. We pay special attention to business analysis, as it is an integral part of the web and software development process.

At the initiation of a project, our team reviews deliverables and project planning. Project Execution stage involves the management of relationship with the client and the project team, and monitoring project status and quality. The project performance is compared against the defined goals at pre-defined points.

The project process has to be monitored to ensure that it is under quantitative control with regard to effort and schedule. If the project process is not under control, corrective steps are taken to bring it back under control. We use an internal project management system to help us keep the projects on track.

Analysis

The first step to improving a process is to analyze it in order to understand the activities, their relationships, and the values of relevant metrics. Our team collaborates with the client to extract all the details related to the project. This ensures that the project is initiated with a common understanding of the objectives of website.

Our best practices include a thorough understanding of the business requirements and amassing a lot of data that will be used to shape and communicate the expectations of the project.

Structure & Wire Frame

The structure and wire frame step is where the hands-on work begins. Developing structure is about determining how to organize information so that site users can find it quickly and easily, allowing for a constant logical structure across all pages. Wire frames give clients an idea of the shape of things to come.

Structure and wire frames ensure smooth communication between user and developer with different backgrounds. Vague requirements can be given a clear definition while risks and costs are reduced in development.

Design

After all the requirements have been gathered, our design team will create initial website design concepts or application layouts based on your branding and design requirements. Combined with your responses and our expertise in web design and website usability, we’ll design page templates and talk about any related features.  This draft is submitted to the client for a first look at the future of their website. Once you select a design, we’ll complete up to three revisions to ensure you’re getting not only what you want, but what will work for your website visitors.

Development

Once your website concept is approved, we begin the coding process so the technology is integrated into the pages to produce your site’s dynamic functionality. We follow the iterative model of development. In this methodology, once the preliminary requirements are clarified, the next step is to quickly build the prototype of the website/web application. From then on, the prototype will go through continuous evolutions until it becomes the final product, exact to specifications.

Our design and development processes are well defined. These processes are strictly adhered to through all cycles of evolution in the product life cycle.

Test & Launch

This is the time when we conduct quality assurance (QA) testing on your site. The site gets tested against your requirements and we test for HTML fluidity. We identify bugs, prioritize the fixes, and then fix them accordingly. We fine tune your website so that it is on target, so that it gets the response you want from your target audience.

After final testing, we perform the tasks necessary to move the development environment to a live production server.

Maintenance & Support

Once your website or application has been developed, keeping it up to date and fresh is as important as the development itself. Web applications and websites require maintenance and support as your needs change and grow. Our maintenance and support service team provides our clients with enhancements for continuous improvements, superior functionality and modern industry standards. 4 Ace Technologies partners with clients to help their business running smoothly and error-free.