Prototyping
We believe that "The User Experience is the application." This means we begin our software design from the user's perspective. We want to know who your users are, what they expect, how they are used to doing things, and what they want out of a software system. By creating a visual HTML-based prototype early in the development process, we can ensure a product that your users will love and one which will make their jobs easier and / or more profitable.
Requirements Gathering
Those business rules and requirements that work 'behind the scenes' and are difficult to express in a prototype will be documented in one or more Requirements Documents. This is the written 'contract' between your end-users and our programmers and defines what the software will do. The Prototype will also be used as part of the requirements document.
Database Design
A properly designed database is crucial to future extensibility of your software. It also guarantees that system performance will not degrade as your user base grows.
Infranet Database Design consultants can consult or perform this service for your internal and contracted projects.
Software Architecture and Design
This phase of the project is where we translate the user prototype and business requirements into a written plan documenting how the software will be architected, organized and developed. This document is a critical step that most developers miss, and one of the reasons that projects are over budget and miss deadlines. This document is especially crucial for large, complex or long development cycle projects. Proper architecture is also key to ensuring that your software solution will be extendible and maintainable in the future.
Programming
Infranet develops web-based software with a focus on security, reusabiility, automation and knowledge management. Our process melds the prototype and software architecture to create very robust "exactly what you wanted" software. We utilize multiple testing and checkpoint processes to guarantee that your software is developed correctly, the first time. By having a well laid out plan we can develop quality software in the shortest time possible with a minimal amount of 'surprises' along the way.
Infranet's development toolbox allows the quickest time to development, and is based on a the ColdFusion / Java application server environment. That means our applications can scale easily from departmental applications to enterpise-wide applications and beyond. We also utilize programming available in PHP and .NET if requested.
Graphics Design
Infranet has dedicated graphics design experts that understand user interface design, visual appeal, and professionalism. They will give your software a polished, professional look and feel. Proper graphics design cuts down on user confusion, support costs and training. It also means your users spend more time using the software, rather than wondering how to use the software. We spend considerable time designing, then testing, to find out where to place graphics, links, and buttons, for a natural, intuitive experience for your user.
ColdFusion Training
Infranet can provide ColdFusion training for your development team. We can provide general basic or advanced coldfusion training OR we can customize a training program to meet your specific needs. Whether you need classroom training for multiple users, or training for a small (1-5) team of ColdFusion programmers, we can train them to get up to speed on ColdFusion in record time in your location or ours. Contact us with your needs so we can determine the costs.
Getting Started
To get started on a custom software development project, call infraNET at 1-940-391-9250 or use our Contact Us Form. We would be glad to speak to you about your project and give you valuable advice as to the costs, timeframes, plan for your project.
No matter what stage your project is in Infranet can help you take the next step.
