JGroup Development Services

To quickly create a solution, JGroup uses open standards, popular open source building blocks, and a rapid development process that is an aggressive, iterative methodology derived from several highly successful, modern development techniques. JGroup specializes in the creation of reusable Java based software components built on the Expresso Framework. Using Java as our core development language, our components are platform independent meaning they can be used in virtually any software environment. Created specifically to meet the challenge of developing high-quality software under severe time constraints, we give our customers a distinct time-to-market advantage.

Custom Application Development

JGroup provides professional Java development services to fit the needs of businesses large and small. Contact us today to see how we can help your business leverage the benefits Java has to offer.

Custom application development is the process of developing robust, scalable software systems to meet client needs. Our line of Java components are designed to drastically speed up your project development cycle by integrating commonly used functionality into reusable platform independent components. The amount of development time saved by using pre-built and tested Jcorporate components can typically save you thousands of dollars in wasted programming resources and move your Java application to market much faster.

JGroup builds custom applications using Open standards components such as the Expresso Framework which assures applications being built in record time. Jcorporate engineers and partner developers follow a rapid development process that enables them to move efficiently and effectively from requirements gathering and analysis to design, code and test iterations. Although iterative in nature, this methodology follows distinct phases and provides the client with early, well-defined deliverables. These distinct phases incorporates a system of checks and balances to ensure that client expectations for the site and for the quality of our work are met at each stage. Status reports, task based plans and work in progress are continually reported to keep you informed and the project on time and on budget. Typical phases include:

Definition
Design
Development
Acceptance
Deployment

JGroup engineers are able to determine a client's vision and needs quickly and then develop the required software and code in a repeatable and predictable fashion. The process ensures rapid Web infrastructure development and higher project quality within the contract period. Rapid development methodology maximizes the effectiveness and efficiency of development resources, and those of our customers, to produce the most robust, scalable web solutions in the shortest possible time.

You need your ebusiness projects completed rapidly to stay competitive. As a result, the frantic pace of developing applications in "Internet time" has pressed development schedules to the extreme. In addition, the quality expected of e-business applications is increasing. Sites expect round-the-clock operation and are unforgiving of any delays or failures. Web applications built hastily - tend to suffer eventually from the lack of scalability and maintainability; they can quickly become a developer's nightmare. Regardless of these challenges, web and e-business software is still required to demonstrate the same, if not higher, quality and longevity than traditional applications. That is why JGroup uses tried and true Open Standards based reuseable open source components to develop a solution.

Rapid Development Rationale

At the heart of modern software process methodologies is the principle of Iterative and Incremental Development. This principle overcomes many of the problems and weaknesses of the "waterfall model" of software development by allowing more frequent checkpoints and visibility into the development process, earlier discovery of potential errors or misunderstandings, and the timely incorporation of customer feedback. This ultimately leads to a reduction of risk and an increased likelihood of delivering quality software on time and within budget.

The benefits of the Iterative and Incremental approach to Jcorporate and its customers include:

Quick discovery of customer business requirements and their impact on software requirements
Anticipation of change, the ability to quickly respond to change, and recovery from change
Use of milestones and checkpoints to monitor progress without stifling progress
Ability to keep the client involved and aware of development progress at all times

Apart from the below methodology specifically used for executing Web projects, JGroup has put in place well defined processes for various phases of the Software Development Lifecycle. Some of the Processes/ standards that have been defined include, among others:

Coding standards
Process for Project Effort estimation
Process for Project Planning
Process for Project Schedule Tracking
Process for Project Reviews
Process for Project Deployment

Process and project management issues are critical since most web projects are characterized by presence of a multi-disciplinary team, assimilation and use of new tools & technologies and delivering on extremely tight deadlines. Successful web solutions companies therefore have well defined, yet flexible systems in order to address the diversity of projects.

Development Phases

JGroup uses the notion of key phases in an application lifecycle. The phases help establish milestones and visibility into the development, while iterations and increments still take place within the phases.

Definition

The aim of this exercise is to evoke a thought process within our client’s organization and translate the same into an effective web strategy that produces results commensurate to the requirements of our client. Based on this feedback, JGroup will be in a position to suggest effective web strategies, technologies, budgets, project schedules and deadlines, off web and online promotion strategies and a formalized “Plan of Action” to take your business to the web.

Design

The Design phase defines the actual work process for the implementation of the web strategy finalized. This phase defines precisely the project scope, deliverables, content and development deadlines, milestones, payment schedules and project managers at both ends who are assigned respective responsibilities. After this stage, the entire project plan is decided and approved by the client goes to Development.

Development and Acceptance

The development phase is the sole responsibility of Jcorporate, who ensures that the project is kept on schedule and budget. At each step approval and signoff are taken to ensure the project remains on budget and schedule. The client has access to all the most up-to-date progress, reports and progress charts via the collaborative project infrastructure.

Deployment

This phase rounds off the assignment for the client. From this point onwards, newer and future strategies are defined, success of the site is analyzed, training, support and documentation is given, final payments are made and promotion plans are put in place. At this point in time, schedules for updates, future development etc. are planned in detail. The above methodology ensures that the web project achieves the desired results with the time and cost constraints. It also paves the path for future developments on the web and achieving greater online goals.

Project Phases and Typical Deliverables

These phases are designed to better match the requirements and deliverables of ebusiness applications.

Discovery & Definition

Define Interactive and Online Strategies
Project Application(s) Requirements
Define functionality of applications
Define Technical Infrastructure
Define Content to be gathered
Scope of Work
Clarify how we work
Define and develop interface with how you work (communication channel)
Define update mechanisms and maintenance issues

Design

Collaborative Project Setup
Software Specification
Software Development Plan, assigning and defining responsibilities
Measurement Milestones Defined
System Architecture Document
Software Design Document
UI Design Document
Define Budget and costs for each stage and phase
Quality Assurance Test Plan
User Acceptance Test Plan

Development

Implement strategy in architecture, design, application development and systems integration
Develop architecture/ navigation
Develop UI look and feel/ graphic design
Develop technical design /infrastructure
Complete application development and systems integration
Test functionality
Complete copy writing and content gathering
Functional Iterations

Acceptance

Take Online
Software Function Review
Perform User testing
Incorporate Final Changes
User's Guide
Administrator's Guide
Signoff
Source Code
Software Design Repository

Deployment

Resolution Reports
Training
Production Deployment

Robust Web Solutions in the Shortest Time Possible

By using these best-of-breed principles, Jcorporate engineers are able to quickly determine a client's vision and business needs. We can develop the required software and code in a repeatable and predictable fashion. Our methodology maximizes both the effectiveness and the efficiency of Jcorporate resources, and those of its customers, to produce the most robust, scalable web solutions in the shortest time possible. It ensures rapid Web infrastructure development and higher project quality within the contract period.

Deliverables and Implementation

Very often companies have specifications of their needs already developed, so JGroup offers its customers either a unique fixed-price, fixed-time, contract for software delivery. Otherwise services are provided on a time and material basis.

The project will be completed in terms of milestones, with client signoff on each stage. The implementation process completes each milestone defined in the client's 'Statement of Work' including testing and deployment. In addition, the JGroup will provide: documentation, any training necessary to use the solution, and maintenance for the solution as defined in the engagement.

Our extensive experience assure developing high-quality software under severe time-to-market constraints - and delivering on time. We have available and continue to build resources in state of the art technology solutions, while remaining vigilant to next-generation products, Jcorporate's unbiased solutions continue to adapt to every challenge.

For more information, please contact us to discuss your specific requirements. We think you'll be impressed.