Web Development

The world today is Web-driven, and the proportion of online services is increasing rapidly. From applications enabling online banking to Web applications running a complex global network that updates price-related information, Web applications are increasingly becoming an essential business component. This burgeoning need has propelled the necessity for building reliable, secure, and scalable online systems

ASHTEC leverages on its years of experience in developing online systems such as e-commerce sites, social networking sites, customer relationship management, and corporate websites, to cater to a wide range of business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) sector.

We employ certified quality processes to develop reliable, secure and scalable applications for a range of business challenges, from simple to complex to critical. We use advanced application development technologies to deliver high-end applications for our clients.

Features for the application are defined based on the requirement analysis. These features, called functional specifications, describe how the application shall function and its flow. A prototype is prepared for every feature to ensure that the client and the technical team have a complete understanding of the specification and agree on it. Once specifications are finalized, a functional specifications document is prepared as an input for the Design & Architecture phase. A typical document contains

Application Development :

ASHTEC offers Application Development services specific to the business needs of the client. We employ our cross-domain expertise, state-of-the-art technologies, and established methodologies to deliver rich Web applications

Application Development :

Requirement Analysis Client requirements are gathered employing various communication modes. A complete analysis of the proposed application and its functionality is performed by a team of business analysts, Web designers, Application developers and testers, to arrive at a solution that best reflects client objectives. Work plan, cost plan, technical and personnel requirements, are chartered out. In case the new system is built to replace an existing one, the existing system is thoroughly studied for possible inputs or solution integration.

Building Functional Specification

Online System Description
System goals
System Features
System Security Requirements
Data Import requirements (in case of data imports from an existing system)
Performance Requirements
Response Time Requirements
Implementation Requirements (Platform compatibilities)
Data Backup & Recovery Requirements
Requirement for Any Parallel System(s)
Pre-defined Hierarchy of Features to Ensure Priority to Most Important Features
Individual/Team Roles & Responsibilities

Design & Architecture

Depending on the specification, the components that build up the application are defined. All components of the application, inter-relationships of the components, the behavior of the application, and its evolution over time, are defined. The ‘How to’ aspect is dealt in Architecture where technicalities that need to be implemented to develop the application as defined during Design are analyzed and decided. A functional prototype of the application is developed to provide a clear view to the client regarding the product and enable incorporation of any required changes in the early development stage itself.

Coding & Programming

Coding and Programming starts with developing the user interfaces that enable consumers to interact visually with the application. This involves using the basic HTML and DHTML to complex Component Object Model/COM.

The application is developed component by component with each component developed in accordance with its definition specified in the Design phase. Our developers program the application using various advanced programming languages, to include ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, VC#, Java, JSP, PHP, AJAX, Perl, Ruby, ColdFusion, C, C++, ASP, VBScript, JavaScript. Our developers follow standard coding guidelines and build applications that fulfill all the functional requirements specified by the client, and are secure, reliable and scalable.

Database programming is the backbone of a Web application that enables it to function effectively. User queries are stored in databases and information pertaining to user requests is retrieved through databases. Web-based database programming enables high-level data storage, impeccable data streamlining, flexible information retrieval, facile data manipulation, high data security, and greater scalability.

Technical Code Review

Technical Code Review is performed to fix mistakes that were missed during the initial development phase. Systematic code reviewing is done to identify and fix potential discrepancies such as memory leakage, buffer overflow, violation of size definitions, presence of duplicate statements, and other coding flaws. Code Review process reduces the encumbrance of bug identification and fixing during later stages of application development, or after deployment of application on client side.

Code authors, code reviewers, and QA testers come together for the review process and check every individual code for

Errors or potential errors
Consistency of the modules with the overall system design
Comment Quality
Compliance with coding standards
Security Vulnerabilities

Quality Assurance / Testing

We perform rigorous testing of the developed application. Our testing parameters include

Coding and Programming Test
Usability Test
Scalability Test
Screen Resolution Test
Unit, System, Integration, and Regression Testing
Performance Testing
Safety and Security Test
Navigation Link Test
Browser Compatibility Test
Search Engine Readiness Test
Content Scrutiny for Sound Language

Implementation Planning & Deployment

A thorough Implementation & Deployment planning is etched out to ensure effective infusion of the application into client business. The plan focuses on initial mapping of business processes with the new system, data conversion & migration, data warehouse review, application set-up and configuration, pilot execution to determine efficacy of application design and functionality in real-time, extensive end-user training, and 24x7 technical support.

Documentation

Documentation is prepared at the end of every phase of application development. Key documentation detailing system requirements, system design and system architecture, and supplementary intermediate documents, play a major role during application development. The technical documentation is designed to inform the user about the application, its features and working requirements. Documentation serves as a reference for future projects, and saves in the process huge time involved in re-associating with similar projects from scratch.

Website Security

With the Web becoming increasingly vulnerable to various forms of hacking, a website without fool-proof coding/programming poses a potential risk of violation of database with sensitive information. We lay special emphasis both at the Development phase as well as the Testing phase to ensure that the coding and programming are well-executed to prevent any breach of security.

We implement Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol and use appropriate encryption, framework, design and architecture, to ensure the safety of your website. We also adhere to strict internet protocols and cyber law specifications for the safety and security of the website and web content.

Data Migration

Data migration for migration needs involved when businesses change computer systems, move to upgraded systems, or merge systems. Legacy data in the current system is exported to the new system through a range of methods, from manual data entry and moving files from folders, formats or entire computers to another, to developing custom software. Ashtec Solutions follows traditional Migration procedures of design, data extraction, cleansing, data loading and data verification.