Ever since the onset of Industry 4.0, the IT industry and its products are high in demand. Having the knowledge of technological developments can help you make a career in the tech industry. It is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, which makes it a lucrative industry for young professionals to work in.
Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. It is the opposite of hardware, which describes the physical aspects of a computer.Software is a generic term used to refer to applications, scripts and programs that run on a device. It can be thought of as the variable part of a computer, while hardware is the invariable part.
Process We Follow
How Our Experts Handle The Project Efficiently,
1) Brainstorming
Coming up with innovative ideas is often challenging because recent years have already brought us so many brand-new IT products and technological innovations.
2)Business analysis
Before investing heavily in the project, the CEO and all team members have to carry out a feasibility analysis. The feasibility study can show how to make your own software profitable in the long run and evaluates all factors including economic and technical that affect the project development.
3) Design
Conceptualizing the product is made during the design stage of SDLC. Design is developed according to the specifications written during the first two stages of software development.
4) Programming
Here is coding where developers are getting started. Every programmer has his own software development tasks list for coding for which he is responsible. The software build process is controlled by project managers. This phase is the most time-consuming operation.
5)Integration
Integrating all sources and environments is a must in figuring out how to create a software program efficiently, as it helps to figure out on time how many issues, conflicts, and bugs there are. Most teams, especially agile ones, use continuous integration.
6)Quality assurance
QA engineers test the quality of code written by developers. They use different frameworks and kinds of testing to learn if there are any bugs in the system. Testers write test cases and report the bugs to developers to fix them, also helping to figure out how to build a software product most efficiently.
7)Release
The first software release will be followed by the releases of the next versions of the product. It is the final stage of development that can be also followed by maintenance and support.
Review the Release Report
for the new functionality, customization/modification of existing functionality, bug fixes from the previous build, which will decide to start executing the Smoke Testing or Sanity Testing or a combination of both.
Review the Update Testing Documents
as per the new functionality and the bug fixes, if not updated already. Normally, during the software development life cycle, these documents get updated by the testing team based on the regular weekly project review meetings.
Review the Software Build in Configuration Repository
is updated for the build number, version number, labelled or commented with the release name as per the standards defined in the project plan. Also, ensure the build is successfully compiled and installed on the testing server.
Schedule a Quick Project Review Meeting after Release
to discuss the pros and cons of the released build, known bugs and critical functionality etc., to avoid any miscommunication and to review any important client requirements. Strictly avoid any oral communication between the development and testing teams as it highly impacts the quality of the software release.
Ensure the Bug Tracking Tool is Configured Properly
for the allocated testing team and development team of the project, software build and release numbers as well as the modules/functionality of the software, which will help to log the bugs efficiently. If not, should be escalated to the project manager or test manager on a high priority basis.
Return the Build to the Development Team
without any compromises, if the build fails in Smoke or Sanity Testing. Strictly, testing should not be continued when the system fails in Smoke Testing. This will save a lot of time and effort and improve the quality of the software released in the subsequent releases.
Schedule the Project Release on the 1st Day of the Week
which will help the test manager to plan the upcoming test cycle based on the build stability and also to send a quick test report to the project manager which will escalate the quality of the software well in advance. If the development team schedules the project release on Friday, the weekend can be utilized for any slippages as well as any build issues in a manual or automated build framework.
Ensure the Testers are Trained Properly on the Domain
which will help the testing team to adhere the testing schedule and gather time for the next round of testing. Also, the testing team should be trained and have the exposure to the required technology like Scripting and SQL if the project demands white boxing.
