Application development and maintenance is a complicated process and involves great deal of due diligence. Right from the inception stage, to execution and then to customizing and supporting the application; there is a need to put thought and planning into paper, to have a bird's eye view of the short term and long term goals of the application and to have an in-depth understanding of the limitations and constraints of the application. This is where a consultant comes in. As an application consultant, the areas wherein i can help are -
- Technology Consulting - Choose the right tools for the job with the least cost (time and material). Based on your application goals in terms of business as well as technology, using the right tools and software would ensure longevity of the application.
- Application Architecture and Design - A good, robust and effective architecture and design is imperative for an application to succeed and reach its ultimate goal. A well integrated and designed application means lesser issues in terms of performance, scalability and extensibility of the application. Also, it means lesser rework and consequently, lesser cost in the subsequent phases of development.
- Oversight and Reviews - A major area of concern in an application development process is code quality. Ensuring code quality is both a pro-active and a reactive process. While right kind of oversight proactively ensures code is optimum and well performing; reviewing the code is also important to identify potential loopholes.
