Scoping:
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Goal Identification: Collaborate with the client to define the business objectives and goals of the software.
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Requirement Gathering: Conduct detailed discussions to gather all functional and non-functional requirements.
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Feasibility Study: Analyze the technical and economic feasibility of the project.
Prototype Development:
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Interactive Prototype: Build a clickable prototype that simulates user interface interaction.
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User Feedback: Present the prototype to stakeholders to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments.
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Iteration: Refine the prototype based on feedback to better meet user expectations and project requirements.
Wireframes and UI/UX Design:
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Wireframing: Create basic layouts that outline the structure and components of the application.
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UI Design: Develop the user interface, focusing on aesthetics and user experience.
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UX Design: Map out the user journey to ensure a logical flow and intuitive interaction.
Software Architecture Planning:
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Technology Stack Selection: Choose appropriate technologies and frameworks based on project requirements.
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Architecture Design: Define the software architecture, including database schemas, software layers, and APIs.
Development:
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Coding: Begin coding the application according to the planned architecture and design documents.
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Code Reviews: Implement regular code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency.
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Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Automate building, testing, and deployment processes to ensure seamless integration of new code.

Testing and Quality Assurance:
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Unit Testing: Test individual units of source code for proper operation.
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Integration Testing: Ensure that integrated components function together as expected.
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System Testing: Test the complete system’s compliance with the specified requirements.
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User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Conduct testing by the actual end-users to ensure the system meets their needs.
Deployment:
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Staging: Deploy the software on a staging server that closely resembles the production environment.
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Production Deployment: Launch the application in the production environment.
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Post-Deployment Testing: Perform final testing to ensure everything runs smoothly in the live environment.
Maintenance and Updates:
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Regular Updates: Roll out patches and updates to enhance features and address any issues.
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Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor the application for performance issues and potential improvements.
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Client Support: Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting to handle any arising issues.
Feedback and Iteration:
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Gather Feedback: Continuously collect user feedback on the software’s performance and usability.
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Iterative Improvement: Implement improvements and additional features based on the feedback collected.