There has been a lot of interest for software that can generate the code automatically or build applications without the need for coding.
…the insights provided by the programmers on the need, utility and the requirement spec of good web software development tools clearly established that people are looking for tools to help automate most of the tasks, with manual intervention needed only for the utterly complex ones.
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Celeroo Builder is all about making web software development fun and easy for developers and business users. Here is a series where I will give a thousand feet view of web stuff in a way you love (pun intended!)
The first article in the series is an overview written for entrepreneurs, application architects, business analysts and programmers. To understand it, you need not know much about software development. But it helps to read up a bit about dating, though. Read more
The articles in this tutorial series were meant to provide you with a sound footing in software development practices, even if you are new to it and did not have prior experience. They were made simple and fun, and yet prepare you for success in managing and executing software development projects.
Below are a few resources for additional study and guidance. Many of them have further links to help you dig deeper. Read more
Many teams consider testing and bug-fixing as the final piece in software development. Well, we are getting there. But you should not let your guard down till it is done as in D-O-N-E. It is human nature, unless controlled by rigorous processes, to become a bit complacent when things have been satisfactorily done till the previous stage.
Companies make the mistake of assuming that handing over of the code and any other required documentation constitutes the completion of the project. Read more
Testing is, arguably, the most important and most underrated part of the SDLC. You may have heard of black box testing and white box testing, manual and automated testing, etc.
But whatever the color, whatever the methodology, whatever the type of test, the underlying principle that the QA teams must follow is to ensure that no efforts are spared to break the application or software being tested. Read more
The demand for cheaper, faster and better applications will always be there, howsoever cheaper, faster and better you make them. This can be achieved only by making use of innovative applications, and not by reinventing the wheels.
But, as a business analyst, you are the best person to build the application (or most of it). This is logical because you understand the bigger picture, you communicate with the client, you visualize the app from day one with the client’s business objectives held dear to you, and you can communicate it best to the internal teams. So, you should be able to build all of the application or most of it…YOURSELF. Read more
Once the requirements are finalized, the technical lead (in many cases, that role may also be played by you) starts architecting the software and designing the database.
Do have a meeting with the entire team and ensure they understand the bigger picture.
…Assign tasks to team members through tools that will help you track the progress of each task, thereby helping you to track the project plan continually. Read more
Weekly tracking and updating the project plan you must. If you have tasks that span less than a day, you should take stock of the situation at the end of the day. But, don’t be a bossy person and jump at conclusions if the “targets” were not met.
After all, estimates are estimates only.
Communication lapses do cause a lot of heartburn and do cause projects to fail. Reporting is as important as planning and tracking. Read more
Now you and your team have the right skills and you have the essential processes in place. How you wish this powerful combination could deliver you success in all projects automatically!
The fact is, it is not good enough. Read more
