Software development (also known as application development, software design, designing software, software application development, enterprise software-development, application development, or platform development) is the development of a software product.

The term "software development" may be used to refer to the activity of computer programming, which is the process of writing and maintaining the source code, but in a broader sense of the term it includes all that is involved between the conception of the desired software through to the final manifestation of the software, ideally in a planned and structured process.

Therefore, software development may include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities that result in software products.

Chance and Challenges

To cut product development time and provide enhanced value, GlobalView follows a ‘software development factory approach’ across the life cycle with:

Frameworks to simplify product architecture components that reduce development and sustenance cost, simplify use cases and reduce support calls Test automation tools to accelerate cycle time and reduce engineering efforts Integration of engineering tools into workflow management to improve defect tracking and cut wastages Virtualization tools to cut underutilization of lab resources significantly, while reducing overhead costs Readily available resources for quick ramp-up to ensure optimum productivity

How GlobalView delivers business value

Conceptualization: Idea generation,Market research,User survey,PoV / PoC

Development: Requirement gathering and analysis,High level and detailed design,Coding and build management,Testing and test management,Bug fixing and maintenance,Release management,Product transformation and re-engineering

Certification and adapter: Multi-platform / OS product certification,Standards-based certification,Multi-vendor- based environment certification,Multiple device support verification,Connector Factory Model (for connector development)

Professional services: Product customization, configuration and installation,Program management – lead provider and lead systems integration,Product transfer.

Sustenance:Product ownership,Value engineering and cost optimization,Product support and critical defect fixing,Customer relationship management,Product retirement