By DeVry University
March 19, 2021
6 min read
March 19, 2021
6 min read
New software programs and apps are emerging every day. Whether you’re tracking your finances or fitness routine, downloading a new game or finding new apps to connect with faraway friends, you’re likely using more software programs than you even realize.
At any given moment there are countless software development teams around the world working diligently to get their next products out the door. But how do they make it happen? Generally speaking, they do so by following a software development process and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Once the need is identified, user groups are consulted to help determine programming requirements. This is what allows the software development team to plan, analyze and design their program. When that is complete, the program will be implemented and thoroughly beta tested before ever going live.
Software development is a balance of both aspirational concepts and a finely detailed methodology with an established lifecycle. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical, as cutting corners or skipping steps can be detrimental to your desired outcome.
Collaborative project management platforms – such as Jira, Asana and Trello – are increasingly being used in the software development space. Jira serves as a ticketing system, Asana assigns tasks and manages workflow and Trello is set up with “cards” that contain specific information on different tasks.
All of these tools have simple to use interfaces, dashboards and commenting functionality. Tasks and subtasks can be assigned to team members to complete by a certain deadline. Supporting materials (documents, graphics, style sheets, etc.) can also be contained within each task or sub-task so that the team has everything they need to complete their assignments.
1Local growth will vary by location. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm
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