Development lifecycle best practice has evolved continuously since the first program and computer was created. Visual software interfaces, rapid prototyping, integrated development environments, object generators, design, quality and profiling tools have all influenced best practice. Powerful and varied tools provide a wider choice of software lifecycle options, ranging from the traditional spiral to the more progressive and agile. Either way, project stakeholders can identify the following stages within most lifecycles: establish requirements, design, implement, testing, deploy and maintain. Exact lifecycle sequencing, size, deliverables and recursive nature of each stage dictated by the chosen software development methodology.

For all projects, we always agree the lifecycle stages with our clients, choosing the most appropriate software development methodology that suits the client-project situation. We supply regular communication during the lifecycle and can provide secure online issue tracking and support portals for maintenance.

Operating system virtualisation coupled with source code revision control provides a powerful and important role within our software lifecycles. All projects we undertake, including websites, are developed and managed using virtualisation linked to our centrally managed source code control system. It's our company standard to provide code auditing, check pointing, backups and manage version releases through all stages of the lifecycle.

We provide full software development lifecycle services, adapting lifecycle stages dependent on client's project, its complexity, team dynamics and preferred reporting structure. Please contact us for further information and visit our software consulting information.