Software Development Guide: Key Points
Software development entails stages such as solution planning, design, coding, testing, and deployment. A minimal viable product (MVP) approach, which prioritizes an initial functional version, can reduce the development timeline to approximately 2-6 months.
Key 8 steps to software development
A multidisciplinary team is essential for a software development project, typically consisting of a project manager, business analyst, UX/UI designers, front-end and back-end developers, QA and DevOps engineers. Depending on the specifics of the project, supplementary talents such as data scientists and 3D designers may also be necessary.
Typical Roles on Our Software Development Teams
Business Analyst
- Identifying Business & User Software Needs
- Functionally and non-functionally defining software requirements based on user needs
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Project Manager
- Managing project timeline and tracking advancements for effective development
- Streamlining team processes
- Stakeholder Reporting
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Solution Architect
- Crafting a robust and adaptable framework for your solution's security and system integrations
- Choosing a practical tech stack for optimal software development
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UX Designer
- Performing UX research
- Streamlining software's info structure & intuitive user interfaces
- Testing user experience
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UI Designer
- Designing visually-engaging, role-tailored software user interfaces
- Developing comprehensive UI kits suitable for interface construction
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DevOps Engineer
- Implementing CI/CD workflows
- Software containerization and container orchestration
- Configuring software monitoring tools for optimal performance
Back-end Developer
- Coding backends, designing APIs
- Streamlining software connections
- Rectifying QA-discovered issues
Sfinitor Software Dev Services
Since the inception of Sfinitor, a software development specialist, we've been offering solutions to non-IT businesses and software product companies. We excel in designing and constructing cutting-edge technology that delivers enduring value. Key services encompass:
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Consult software dev solutions
- Specifying software needs for development
- PoC delivery
- Architecture design
- UX and UI design
- Security, Compliance Consulting Services Offered
- Comprehensive blueprint outlining costs and timelines for execution
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Maximize Results with Sfinitor Software Development
Optimized cost
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Emphasizing iterative development methodology, we leverage adaptable cloud-native infrastructures, opt for pre-built components such as frameworks, platforms, services, open-source APIs, and make use of established cost reduction techniques to minimize development labor and related costs.
Fast development
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In a swift 1-2 week timeline, we initiate your project kickoff, followed by the delivery of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for your software within 2-6 months. Our team employs Agile methodologies, fostering a robust DevOps culture, and meticulously balances manual and automated testing to roll out major releases every 2-3 weeks.
Transparent cooperation
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Our custom Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) gauge both collaboration efficiency and software quality, with regular updates on completed tasks sent to maintain your ongoing awareness of project advancements. Granting you access to our monitoring systems enables real-time progress tracking.
Strong security
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Commence partnerships by executing an NDA (as required prior to negotiations), safeguarding your confidential data legally. With two decades of cybersecurity expertise, our approach adheres to SSDLC and DevSecOps methodologies, ensuring secure development and data management ecosystems are established.
Success Stories
Explore how we've helped clients build impactful mobile apps tailored to their industry needs and business goals. Use the filters to browse our case studies by industry or region to find the most relevant projects.
Healthcare Mobile App – Connecting Home Care Physicians & Patients Seamlessly
A private healthcare provider specializing in home-based medical services and chronic care management. Their network includes licensed physicians, nurses, and care coordinators serving patients across urban and suburban areas. In addition to medical visits, the organization also offers teleconsultations and remote monitoring services for patients with mobility issues or long-term conditions.
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Core-Integrated Digital Banking System for Omnichannel Back-Office Workflows
A mid-sized retail bank undergoing digital transformation across its operations. The bank was seeking to modernize its internal workflows and unify systems used by various departments — including client onboarding, compliance, internal communications, and data processing — while maintaining full integration with its existing core banking system.
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Loyalty Mobile App with Omnichannel Experience for Spa & Resort Guests
A luxury spa resort chain that offers wellness, spa, and accommodation services and was looking to strengthen relationships with its customers and encourage repeat visits.
Read moreSoftware Dev Process Roadmap
Sfinitor outlines the fundamental stages of application development projects, customizable based on the creation of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). These project phases may vary depending on the chosen development methodology, such as Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, V-model, etc., with tasks potentially executed iteratively in parallel or sequentially. Key steps include requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment. Skipping specific tasks is possible when focusing on an MVP.
1. Software specifications needed
- Assessing business requirements of the company and user expectations for the software solution
- Competing analysis: evaluating competitors' strengths & weaknesses for strategic improvement
- Adhering to international, industrial, and regional compliance standards for software applications includes regulations such as: HIPAA in healthcare solutions, PCI DSS for payment-focused apps, GDPR for European Union jurisdictions
- Developing comprehensive software requirement specifications
- Prioritizing valuable user features in our software development roadmap for optimal results
- Assessing and mitigating potential obstacles for successful software deployment through practical strategies
2. Prepare a project plan
- High-degree Software Architecture: Application classification (Mobile, Web, Desktop), functional components, sophisticated features facilitated by AI/ML, IoT, Blockchain (etc.), interplay among modules and external software, data transmission
- Precisely define project scope, deliverables, tailored KPIs for each unique case
- Delineating software project plan featuring key milestones, along with a structured work scheme
- Effective Team Composition & Collaborative Workflow Planning
- Precise estimation of project timelines and budgets
- Conducting Business Case Evaluation: Cost-Benefit Analysis, Return on Investment (ROI), Net Present Value (NPV) calculation
3. Design UX and UI
- Performing detailed User Experience (UX) studies to outline intuitive software interactions for users
- Wireframing screens for fundamental functions and content structure
- Creating visually appealing interfaces for user applications by assembling a comprehensive UI package
- Transforming wireframes into interactive UX prototypes, then evolving them into colorful UI mockups
- Conducting User Prototype Testing
4. Architect the software
- Outlining optimal functioning of future software's modular components at a coding perspective
- Architecting robust, scalable, and secure system infrastructure
- Choosing appropriate integration strategies among point-to-point, middleware, or iPaaS for seamless software communication
- Optimizing Technology Stack Wisely
5. Code the solution
- Streamlining DevOps workflows via CI/CD, container orchestration, and more
- Server-coding, API building
- Transforming mockups into interactive GUIs: Streamlined Design to Functionality
- Configuring Data Storage System
- AI software creation involves modeling, training, and optimization
- Meticulously records software development and coding methodology
6. Establish integrations
Securing software-system interfaces: Ensuring seamless, secure connections with vital systems.
- Business applications encompass CRM, ERP, accounting software, and BI solutions
- Software applications utilize external datasets for efficient operations, such as transport systems that import traffic data and investment apps for capital market feeds
- Utilize external providers for authentication, payments, messaging, and more
- Devices (personal, tracking, industrial robots) - hardware category
7. Run rigorous testing
- Compiling a comprehensive test plan encompassing test scope, functional and non-functional test types, established reporting methods, among others
- Test case development & checklist creation
- Executes API & UI automated test scripts for smooth application functioning
- Parallelizing unit testing and static code analysis during development ensures robust coding practices
- Executing functional, performance, security, and integration tests
- Debugging Detected Issues (Post-Testing)
8. Deploy live: Ready Solution
- Software deployment in live systems ensures efficient execution
- Training sessions: onsite, remote, or hybrid formats available
- Enhancing software performance, resolving user-reported issues
- Enhancements and novelties planned, driven by user input, business demands, and market dynamics
Development is ongoing, with updates featuring fresh functionalities rolled out every 2 to 6 months in an iterative process.
Software Dev Costs Factors
Software development costs range significantly between $100,000 and $1,500,000, with key factors affecting expenses including project complexity, technology requirements, and team expertise.
- Application type (web/mobile/desktop), platform & OS compatibility (specify versions)
- Software feature count and intricacy impact development complexity
- User Role Count
- UI Design: Unique, Specified Aesthetics & Functionality
- Integration complexities span breadth and depth
- Essential factors: Availability, Performance, Scalability, Security
- Compliance with regulatory standards
- Sourcing Model & Team Setup Selected
- Agile development with a modern tech stack
- Software Update Frequency & Enhancements
Why Choose Sfinitor?
- Hundreds of diverse IT specialists encompass project management, business analysis, architecture, development, data science, quality assurance, security, DevOps, and technical support
- Multiple industries proficiently navigated: healthcare, finance, manufacturing, ecommerce, among others
- Countless accomplishments spanning diverse clients
- Advanced proficiency in cutting-edge technologies such as AI/ML, big data, IoT, AR/VR, and blockchain
- Seasoned compliance specialists ensure software adherence to applicable legal regulations
- ISO 9001 quality framework combined with ISO 27001 security management ensures robust processes
