XAMPP, WAMP, LAMP for Web Application Development

For open source web application development, an apposite environment which includes web server, data base, and scripting engine or programming language parser is the backbone for the project life cycle. Whether during the development, testing or maintenance after the installation of application, anything you want to work, one needs the development environment, more precise to call it as a virtual environment, to check the functionality of application developed.

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Web Application Development Using LAMP

LAMP is an acronym of stack of technologies to form one platform for web and application development. LAMP stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL & PHP, the best thing for this combination is that all are open source technologies which means they can be used freely without any license requirement and can be modified accordingly for project requirement.

Binary Semantics has team of Professionals with expertise in LAMP development. The experienced development team is dedicated to provide best web application development according to clients requirement.

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How to select right Service Provider for Software Application Development (part - 2)

In continuation to the article: “How to select right Service Provider for Web Application Development!!” we have come up with few check points for you to make a right choice.



What you should check for the Service Provider?

1. Past Experience in Custom Application: If you are going for custom application development, there is probability that the vendor might not have done such project but you may check-in credentials of the vendor and experience in custom application development for other domains.

2. Understand Process and Methodology: As a Business enterprise, you should research about IT Process, SDLC yourself. It will help you to understand the perspective of Service Provider, How they do things?

Please understand “A little knowledge is more dangerous” , you should read on Google to build understanding about the subject rather teaching anyone who is master in his own field.

3. Documentation for Every Phase of Project: for a small project, you can get cozy but in big project implementation, you cannot take risk with Uncertainties. Clear out all the points, deadlines, project deliverables, delivery time, and milestone well in advance before starting up with engagement.

4. If Possible, clarify and pay visit to Service Provider facility: Everything is getting online today and so is the communication most of the time. But still, if you sense any negligence and deviance from said SOW, you must clarify things in personal and if possible, visiting the facility can help you in understanding precise status of proceedings.

Check out How much Service Provider is involved in Project?

After you have decided to engage the service provider, you can keep a watch on its activities of every phase of project. Please ensure the following basic phases of Software Project Lifecycle:-

RESEARCHING

Before going for any software development you need a research. The word “research” indicates to know about few things. Checkout what Service Provider is researching keeping in mind the current requirements and demands of the users. A good Service Provider will do research and planning before beginning with the project. It also includes preparation of all the documents.

DESIGNING

After the completion of research stage, the designing of the software’s comes into the picture. In the designing stage, clarify the plan of the software. You may understand and ask for credentials of team involved.

CODING

After completing the designing work, the next task is the actual coding that implements the design of the software. Generally, code is a text written in a computer programming language. A powerful and bug free code can help you get robust application with minimum downtime, minimum probability of crashing.

TESTING

It is a very important stage of SDLC and a good Service provider always do proper before project delivery. It is good to engage service provider who work in adherence to defined Quality Policy or the International Standards defined.

Refrences:- http://www.binarysemantics.com/services.html

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-04/software-services/36131306_1_infosys-executive-global-economy-infosys-science-foundation

http://www.nasscom.org/indian-itbpo-industry

http://articles.pubarticles.com/things-to-remember-while-software-development-1299069163,83558.html

How to select right Service Provider for Software Application Development

There is no doubt in saying India as a Hub for IT and Software Development with over $100 billion aggregate revenue achieved in FY 2012.

Key Highlights IT Services in India:-

• IT-BPO industry-aggregate revenues cross the USD 100 billion mark

• Within the global sourcing industry, India witnessed increase in its market share from 51 per cent in 2009, to 58 per cent in 2011

• Software and services revenues (excluding Hardware), comprising nearly 87 per cent of the total industry revenues, witnessed growth of approx. 15% over FY2011

• As a proportion of national GDP, the sector revenues have grown from 1.2 per cent in FY1998 to an estimated 7.5 per cent in FY2012



(Source: Nasscom: Indian It-BPO Industry) – IT Services India

Indian Companies have been credible in Software Project Delivery and more than that have done critical projects that have helped in harnessing the advantage of IT and Software Applications for Business enhancement and Operational efficiency. It has not been easy for client all the time, lot many time Business Enterprise have to face many challenges while engaging Software Development Service Provider.

Existing Diaspora: Client V/S Service Provider

Custom Application Development is in itself a challenge for Business Enterprise and Services Provider both. The reason for the same is anonymous uncertainties that persist due to:-

a. Ambiguous Statement of Objective

b. Difference in opinion of multiple stakeholders involved

c. Statement of Work (SOW)

It is been observed, especially in Custom Application Development projects, improper documentation in any phase of Project Life Cycle (Planning, Preparation, Designing, Development, testing, Delivery) can cause serious conflicts producing mismatch between the Expected and Actual outcome.

You may witness following challenges:

1. Accurate alignment of IT Systems and Applications into existing processes.

2. Aligning Application functionality and features as per business needs.

3. Speedy and flexible IT strategy for existing Business need.

4. Conflict resolution and inclusive maintenance with non disruptive processes.

5. Concerted involvement to enduring IT Strategy formulation.

As a Business Enterprise, which have to spend money for business enhancement, would never like dangling in such situation.

Big Question: What could you do to avoid such situation ?

“Big thing are developed with Small Packages” As a Business enterprise, you got to have a checklist before selecting ISVs for Custom project development, be it a mobile application development, software application development or web application development.

What you should do at your end ?

1. Write down your objective of implementing an IT System ?

2. What are your expectations from it ?

3. Never Hesitate to speak out and clarify things been conveyed to Service Provider.

4. Calculate the ROI for IT Investment. Is it really goanna bring operational efficiency ?

To be continued……