Application Development Process

Application development is the translation of a user need or marketing goal into a software application or a web based application. Software application development involves combining engineering with research and goals of software marketing to develop software products. Web based application involves using a front end that can be accessed by any computer connected to the Internet or Intranet. Application development follows a lifecycle or process.

This process is followed to create a wide range of application solutions, which include:

Web based application development: Internet applications work with a website as the front end and can be accessed from any computer connected to the Internet.
Enterprise application development: These modules can be used by both small and large business organizations. They involve partially or completely automating a business process such as inventory management, billing or payroll management.
Software application development: Such as CD burning software, music players, Anti-viruses, photo editing software, etc. These solutions are designed keeping in mind the end user and augment business related or general functions.
Custom business application development: These are customized services which are business specific and relate to the functions for which they are created.
Database application development: Use of databases is spanning almost the entire range of computer software. For large multiuser applications, where coordination between many users is needed, databases are the preferred method of storage. Even individual users find them convenient, and many electronic mail programs and personal organizers are based on standard database technology.
Flash application development: Applications developed entirely on Flash software.