Our methodology for software development is a set of values, principles and practices for rapidly developing high-quality software that provides the highest value for the customer in the fastest way possible. For each project we minimize risk, ensure predictable results and deliver high quality software on time by embracing one of the below development models keeping the customer requirements in mind.

The right tools for the job

Selecting the right model to use in a particular situation involves evaluating a number of parameters such as:

  • The size of the system
  • The number of developers working on the system
  • How well defined the system is?
  • The expected lifetime of the system
  • The budget available for development

OmkarSoft is well equipped to assess the most appropriate way to manage the development lifecycle and to put that management into practice.
Our experience has shown that prototype-driven Iterative and Incremental Application Development processes is the best approach for any software development, but we are flexible willing to adapt our process to serve our customers.

Some Commonly used Methodologies

The Classic “Waterfall” Model

This model does not allow for feedback from later stages back into previous stages; e.g. in the event that a serious human interface issue is discovered during implementation, work would be halted and the system requirements revisited, leading to a respecification of the software and a new implementation.

Prototyping

This model adds the flexibility to trial elements of the system before a full implementation is started. In real world situations it is often difficult to determine all system requirements prior to testing a working (or partially working) system. This poses a problem in the classic model as at this point it is likely that a large investment has already been made. The prototyping model allows key parts of the system to be modelled or implemented quickly to gain user feedback early in the development cycle.

The Spiral (or Repetitive Waterfalls) Model

The spiral model combines the two approaches and allows for multiple generations of prototype system resulting in a finished system. At each generation an analysis of the previous prototype leads to a new list of requirements and a new design. A risk analysis is performed for each new design and a decision is made as to whether the new implementation should proceed. This approach can be expensive and time consuming and is unnecessary in all but the most complex of system developments.

Agile Software Development

The agile software development model calls for a much tighter collaboration between customer and developer and can be extremely effective, reducing development times and resulting in more effective solutions. The methodology is similar to staged delivery, but using very short cycles similar to those in evolutionary prototyping. There are a number of variations on this model, including eXtreme Programming.

Rational Unified Process (RUP)

The Rational Unified Process uses iterative approach for organizing projects in terms of workflow and phases, each consisting of one or more iterations. Each project iteration cycle begins with a plan outlining what will be accomplished and concluding with an evaluation of whether objectives have been met.
Milestones enable management to assess progress. RUP effectively eliminates risk early in the project, decreases time-to-market, and ensures the client’s business requirements are totally met by the end system/application produced.
RUP leverages six best practices in modern software development – manage requirements, model visually, develop iteratively, continuously verify quality, use component architectures and manage change.
For more details, please refer to: IBM web site.

We follow stringent software quality standards. Here is the flowchart of our Development Methodology

Our Development Process