Software Architecture and Design

Developing a solid requirements specification is an important first step when building a software application, but equally important is applying proper architectural design to a project.

Software Architecture is the process of designing an application to meet specific performance, scalability, load, fault tolerance, and extensibility targets.

Enterprise Experience you can Trust

Net Fusion has significant experience in designing Web and Windows software, including high usage core business systems which are utilized for mission-critical functions.

Our multi-disciplinary approach allows us to go deeper than the application layer, so we are always thinking about how to maximize the underlying platform and transport to achieve the architectural goals of the project. This means that we understand the implications that network security has on an application. This means that we understand load balancing to achieve performance, and the proper management of disk IO in a web farm. We implement disaster recovery plans to protect key data generated by our applications.

In short, we believe that each piece of the puzzle must fit together properly for the solution to be complete.

Requirements and Analysis

It is a generally agreed upon fact that projects and initiatives that are well planned have a much greater chance for success. Proper planning covers the estimation, delivery, and management of a project.

During the estimation phase, planning ensures that numbers are accurate or that reasonble ranges are agreed upon by the stakeholders and delivery organization. During the delivery phase, the requirements which have been gathered through proper planning provide governance around how the work is performed. And carefully thought out plans allow the project to be held to a standard and properly managed.

Analysis allows our team of experts to assess a situation and provide a clear recommendation. You can utilize our experience in specific scenarios and our domain expertise to make better decisions.

The requirements gathering process allows your team to collaborate with ours to construct formal documentation which clearly defines a deliverable.

Flexible Models of Approach

Every project is different but there are common methodologies which can be applied to templatize its delivery. Net Fusion performs strategic planning around projects of many different sizes and gears the approach to the needs of the customer.

In a Waterfall model, extensive analysis and documentation is done before performing any development tasks. In an Agile model, high level requirements are documented but the deliverable may change significantly through iteration during the development process.

For mid to large projects, we often take a hybrid approach with thorough analysis and design time up front coupled with generous time estimates which allow for changes during the process to accomodate business needs.

We stress ongoing communication with the project stakeholders, and early reviews of deliverables to ensure that as work is performed it is meeting the business objectives that it was designed for.