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Web Development Methodology: A brief definition
Web development methodology is all about the planning and
creation of a website from the web design stage through to a fully developed
website or in other words, nothing but successful web development plan.
This involves the choice of technologies, web design tools, web applications,
platforms, graphics, content and so on. The basics of Web development
methodology are the most important of the various steps in web development
methodology, which are crucial for successful web development.
Elsewhere in this site, the basics of web design and development
have been discussed in detail. We would therefore, confine ourselves to
the methodology to be adopted for successful web development. One should
appreciate the importance of these practices in the present time and context
where the edge one has over the competitor, is merely one's quality and
skills. Overseas companies who wish to outsource successful web development
assignments to India would certainly seek out these attributes and qualities
in their prospective offshore partners in India.
If web developers in India possess these qualities, then
they would fit the bill nicely as far as outsourcing companies are concerned.
Therefore, it is of utmost importance that the basics of web development
methodology are fully understood, before one venture out to offer web
design/development services to overseas companies. Common sense, a sense
of proportion and aesthetics, sound knowledge of web development tools
and applications and the willpower to work hard are also required in addition
to technical knowledge and skill in order to be counted amongst the top
quality web development service companies. At ESWD, the joy and privilege
of making the skills of successful web development and the knowledge of
the basics of web development methodology of our programmers and developers
available to needs all over the world has been ours.

Web Development Methodology: Basics
Adoption of uniform design/development practices throughout
the website is one of the basics of web development methodology. It must
be ensured that all pages or screens of the site or system have a consistent
look and feel. It must be ensured that uniform methodology/layout standards
are used for all the elements and screens of the system and the right
colors used consistently in terms of location and significance.
The basics of web development methodology are as follows.
- Link titles must match the titles of pages they link to.
- Every window must have an appropriate title in its title bar.
- It would be in the interest of aesthetics and practicability to have
all instructions, alerts and error messages use consistent grammatical
style, form, terminology and abbreviations.
- Text should be formatted uniformly throughout the system for headings,
instructions, field labels, etc.
- Consistency must be ensured in the way the icons and metaphors are
used.
- On all forms and data entry screens, field labels must be relevant
with the information requested in the field.
- A consistent command language should be used throughout the system.
- The names of menu items should relate with the tasks they identify.
- Users should know whether the system is awaiting a response from them,
or whether they are waiting for a response from the system.
- When the user must wait for the system to respond, a status/progress
bar, timer or other cue tells the user how much longer the wait will
be.
- If multiple modes of operation exist, the status of the system is
always apparent and if users must navigate between multiple screens,
the navigational aids must be cleared.
- Inactive or unavailable menu items or controls should be grayed out
or omitted.
- Single, selected menu items or icons should be clearly visible when
surrounded by unselected menu items or icons.
- All steps in a process (e.g., completing a multi-page form) are listed
or the number of steps required is indicated. Users know how far along
in a process they are at all times (e.g., in multi-page data entry screens,
each page shows its relation to others).
- A proper feedback should be given for the completed task or operations.
- Language and concepts that are familiar to users are used rather than
technical jargon.
- Clear and simple language should be the hallmark of the website.
- Prompts are stated in a manner related with the necessary action and
they imply that the user is in control.
The foregoing is only broad guideline for the adopting the
correct methodology in designing and developing a website. It goes without
saying that the basics of web development methodology also calls for common
sense, creativity, a fine tuned sense of aesthetics and above all, committed
hard work in order to build a one-of-a-kind website. Successful experts
of web development methodology feel that the basics of web development
methodology and design involve the right choice of components like platforms,
scripting language, multimedia, graphics, web content, backgrounds, colors,
links, number of pages, pages layout, number of frames, frame design,
loading time, navigability and minimum response time to client interaction.
Once it is ensured that one has got the basics of web development
methodology right, the rest of the development task go well. Whatever
be the methodology adopted in the design and development of a website,
ultimately it is the user of the website who decides its quality. The
system must respond quickly to the user commands within minimum time.
Thus, it is very clear that the basics of web development methodology
are very critical to successful web development.

Successful web development and Excellone Web Solutions
Development Company, India
Having been into successful web development from 1999, Excellone
Web Solutions Development Company, India can help you launch a fully developed
website. Skilled manpower, apt technology and user-friendly design are
employed that the website visitor stays a regular visitor and gets converted
into a potential client in the due course of time. Ideally, any website
should be quick loading, with minimum fat content, all muscle and bones
trim and lean. More often than not users have no time to truck with slow,
sloth-like moving websites full of glitz and glamour.
In successful web development, a fine balance is struck between
the right tools, latest web applications, pleasing colors, important links
and fine tuned navigation. This is the crux of the problem. Methodology
recommend that a methodology that is in tune with the marketing strategy
and business If these are taken care of, then the website would be healthy
and user friendly. The basics of your company to be adopted in the web
development activity. Glitz and glamour has to be given up for the sake
of speed and navigational ease. Care must be taken to update the contents
both text and multimedia, at regular periodical intervals.
With just the fundamental know-how and technical knowledge,
developing a website is more fun than work without which it could be a
nightmare. In such a situation, it is suggested that the services of a
professional web designer and developer be relied on, with one's role
being limited to active interaction and quality suggestions. This is where
ESWD can help by offering quality web design and successful web development.
By adopting time-tested and proven basics of web development methodology,
Excellone Web Solutions Development Company, India has established itself
as an emerging leader in web design and development, more so in these
days of outsourcing boom in India. A fine understanding of the basics
of web development methodology has really contributed very much to our
success.
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