Phase 3 .:. Technical engineering At
this stage, a flowchart representing site navigation
will be reviewed. Team members will also analyze and
streamline the site to minimize the amount of mouse
clicks for a typical user to arrive at relevant content.
A database structure is created outlining functionality,
input fields required, error/success pages, administrative
user levels, login, registration, cookies and password
issues, where applicable. Programming for functionality
with database-driven elements begins, while administration
tools, menus and forms that interact with potential
visitors will be created.
The goal of this phase will be to create a robust
and dynamic internet presence with intuitive system
features. The scope of work will include the creation
of all the staged components. The finalized component
will be used for integration into the interface. However,
a series of minor revisions and final iterations will
typically take place after the initial build until
we have achieved the final functioning site as intended.
Alpha testing will be performed internally. Then,
a beta version of the website will be uploaded to
the staging area showing web page flow of the proposed
primary, secondary and tertiary pages. This involves
‘weaving’ the home page with all templates
below it to create a ‘clickable’ version
of the website. The staging area is created for the
purpose of viewing work in progress, testing, concept
designs, etc., and accessible on the Web through a
private password protected URL, knowledge of which
is limited strictly to the client and project team
members.
Phase
4 .:. Implementation
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