Concrete Solutions bases its software development processes on the Rational Unified Process (RUP). Rational(tm) is considered a world leader in software development processes and tools, and was incorporated by IBM at the end of 2002.
RUP is an iterative process whose main characteristic to plan a project in phases and iterations designed to eliminate the main project risks as soon as possible, whether technological, functional, or even political.
RUP understands that the requirements of a software project are not fully consolidated in the beginning of a project, and guides the management of those requirements during specified phases to shorten the time spent on course changes as much as possible without making it impossible to implement business-critical changes.
- Conception
Project vision. Project's macro objectives and outline; - Preparation
Analysis, Specification, Planning, and Elimination of risks, consolidating functional and technological decisions through concept tests and validation with the stakeholders; - Construction
Final specification and construction of software components, in iterations no longer than eight weeks to ensure alignment with stakeholders' objectives; - Transition
Deployment, follow-up, and refining.
Principles
- Iterative
- Based on phases and iterations
- Risk reduction-oriented
- "Stage Gated"
- Clear definition of objectives
- Results assessment and planning review
- Continuous quality control
The activities mentioned are supported by tools that have "tool mentors" and are actively mentioned in specific guidelines.
The project-specific case development will decide which standard tools will be used in a specific case.
We use automated tools for: Project Management, Requirements Management, Quality Control, Governance, Development, Configuration Management, Request Management, and Issues, and Knowledge Management.