Web Application Development

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A custom web-based application combines the advantages of the Internet with the functionality of a desktop application. It may run in a browser or as a stand-alone program. It may have a complex user interface or it may have none. In any case Plaudit Design has the skills to create a solution to fulfill your needs.

Graphic Design

Minneapolis Web Application Development

The graphic design team's primary concerns during application development are the application's user interface and its overall look and feel. These aspects of custom web application development have a large effect on industry acceptance and user satisfaction.

Our designers create visual representations of the software based on its purpose and needs. The design will reflect your company's identity and create a user experience that is appropriate for its audience. For example, a custom web application for home users may need soft, friendly, easy-to-use visuals. On the other hand, a web application for business users may put a stronger emphasis on efficiency with a to-the-point interface.

We will present you with our ideas and several different mock-ups illustrating how your software could look when completed. These mock-ups provide you with many choices regarding the overall appearance and how the user interacts with the application.

We establish a development plan which serves as a guide throughout the process. The development plan outlines the development process from start to finish and contains the quality assurance guidelines used to test the design and user interface.

Application Development

Development Steps

Project Definition.

In this phase, we gather as much information about the project as possible. The purpose of the software, requirements of the software, its user base, functions and features are all discussed here. The project's scope is also defined.

Software design.

In this phase, we do an extensive analysis of the project. Like a blueprint, the software design serves as a guide for the developers during implementation while simplifying future evolution of the software.

Implementation.

In this phase, the developers write code and start testing it.

Implementation of user-interface.

The development team creates a working interface for the application using the detailed description of how the interface will function from the design team.

Quality assurance and testing.

At an early stage we identify steps that must be performed and characteristics that the product must have. Throughout development we verify and test the developing system.

After we identify the project's goals and requirements, and have a thorough understanding of your needs, we will present you with a design for your software and a plan for developing it.

It is important to establish a development plan for each project to ensure timely delivery and to maximize the quality of the final product. Some typical phases we may use in the development of a custom web application are presented in the box to the right.

Using this model, we determine early on what needs to be done to ensure that nothing is overlooked and the project moves forward in an orderly fashion.

Quality Assurance

Based on each project's goals and specific attributes, our quality assurance team outlines key areas that require special attention and defines quality assurance guidelines. Following the QA guidelines throughout the development process goes a long ways toward ensuring that the final product successfully achieves its goals.

Some guidelines are generic and apply to all web applications. Other guidelines are specific to the needs of one client or web application. In each case, our written guidelines provide a reference for our developers to help them avoid overlooking important aspects of the project.

In addition to the guidelines defined for your project, our staff uses a system to track and organize issues related to your project. Each issue is assigned to an individual or team who resolves the problem.

This rigorous quality assurance process helps to ensure that the custom web applications Plaudit Design delivers to its clients meet their expectations.

Web Application Portfolio

You can view a portion of our web application portfolio online. There you will find brief descriptions and screenshots. To see many more and experience the applications yourself, contact us to arrange a free initial meeting.

Web Application Portfolio
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