What an architectural design is in construction, software analysis is in development. And just like in other fields, this blueprint for creating a future application is absolutely crucial for the success of the entire software project. Analysis has several levels, differing in the level of detail.
The foundation is the pre-sales analysis
Pre-sales analysis is the first step and usually the first contact a client has with a software developer. But don’t worry, we don’t bite :-) The goal of this stage of analysis is to provide a rough estimate of the complexity of the software project, highlight known challenges, and clarify any uncertainties on both sides.
At Eluvia, we typically provide this analysis for free. Getting to know you and your project is a necessary foundation for building mutual trust.
This part of the software analysis maps the project from the perspective of user needs and overall goals of your software project. The outcome will be a detailed project description, including a wireframe prototype of the future application. We usually also describe the business model and potential issues that need to be resolved before the project is complete.
The role of a UX designer/analyst is indispensable in this stage, as they will guide you through a series of meetings, covering even those parts of the project that you may not have considered important or might have overlooked.
Technical Software Analysis
It probably won’t surprise you that complex software applications and information systems, which we specialize in at Eluvia, have a lot of logic beneath the surface. Technical analysis describes how the final form will be achieved (where data will come from, how different parts of the application will communicate, etc.). This stage of analysis often includes refining the UI (user interface). In short, we want to clarify ‘what it would look like’ and ‘how it will work’ before we start programming the final product.
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