Each company is a unique, living organism with its own needs, and this is why an increasing number are choosing custom software.

Develoop Software has been providing tailored software solutions to companies and agencies since 1997, developing custom implementations for all types of projects and delivering a wide range of technologies that can be broken down into three categories: web environment, desktop environment and web-service solutions.

Software can be described as the set of instructions or programs that tell a computer what to do. Three basic types exist: system software,which provides operational solutions;programming software,which delivers development solutions; and application software, which can be either web or mobile. The needs of businesses rarely align with the ERP and standards that are in place; this is when custom software development comes into play.

Develoop Software works with two methodologies: Agile SCRUM and Waterfall. In both cases, a project manager is assigned to each development process to ensure that direct contact can be maintained with the client and that support is provided throughout every stage of the process. Each project is developed in accordance with ISO 2007 specifications, with special emphasis being placed on the analysis, methodology and QA phases.

After more than 20 years of assisting clients with choosing, implementing and expanding technological projects, Develoop Software is sharing the factors that are critical for increasing productivity and reducing costs, while delivering effective custom software:

1. Identify the problems that need to be solved

The first step in the software development process is understanding the “pain points” of the business – what you intend to solve through implementing the new platform. This also includes determining who the audience is, and who, when and where they will be using it. The software must be able to respond to the specific needs of your business.

2. Software development life cycle

The software being developed must adhere to each of the stages of the Software Development Life Cycle: planning, analysis, design, development, integration and testing, implementation, and maintenance.

3. Reliable communication

During the software development process, there must be effective communication between the company and the supplier as this will prevent misunderstandings, development failures and mistakes caused by not knowing how to express what each party requires. Assign a person who is devoted to this project to be the direct liaison with your software supplier.

4.Select a methodology

Selecting a methodology allows a framework to be established in which the steps of software development can be implemented. Such methodologies may include agile development, DevOps, rapid application development (RAD), scaled agile framework (SAFe), waterfall and others.

5. Product development and coding

Before the software is ready for production, it will go through several trial versions in a test environment.

6. Integration and testing

Once it has been confirmed that the software is performing properly and fulfils the client’s expectations, it must be integrated with the rest of the company’s systems. During this stage, it is crucial that your software provider has experience with different technologies so that they will be able to successfully connect them. Develoop Software has experts in a range of programming languages and frameworks such as AngularJS, React.js, Swift, Kotlin, Python, C#, C++, PHP, Java, ORM, Git, Docker and more.

7. Implementation and deployment

In this stage, the team at your company who will be using the software is trained and the software is used for a trial-run period.

8. Operation and maintenance

The software will require updating in line with technological advances, and new functionalities may need to be added as your business grows. Updates can include modifications to usability suggested by your company’s employees.

About Develoop Software

Develoop Software provides software and IT solutions for companies since 1997. Its

headquarter is based in Europe (Barcelona) and it has a second office in Latin America

(Bolivia). The company specializes in providing bespoke developments, implementing

websites, e-commerce, apps and ERP/CRM management software.

More information at https://www.develoop.net/en/

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