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    What is Application Development?

    I. INTRODUCTION:

    We begin this module by developing a motivation for learning about what is


    Application Development. The Application development is the process of
    designing, building, and implementing software applications. It can be done by
    massive organizations with large teams working on projects, or by a single
    freelance developer.

    II. OBJECTIVES:

    At the end of this module, you should be able to:

    1. Identify what are Application Development and the Application Developer. 

    2. Understand the types of Application Development. 

    3. Describe the roles of Application Developer

    IV. LESSON PROPER

    Application development defines the process of how the application is made,


    and generally follows a standard methodology. There are lots of factors that
    go into how application development is done. You must consider the size of
    the project, how specific the requirements are, how much the customer will
    want to change things, how large the development team is, how experienced
    the development team is, and the deadline for the project. Application
    development is closely linked with the software development life-cycle
    (SDLC).

    Types of Applications

    A. How they're built

    1. Native application is when a mobile application developer writes their code


    as a native, web or hybrid application - and these terms can also describe
    desktop applications. The developer codes to run on specific hardware, such
    as a camera or GPS, and in the same programming language as the
    underlying OS. For example, the Photos application on Mac OS X is written in
    Objective-Cthe same language that Mac OS X uses. 

    2. Web application via a web browser, such as Google Chrome. A developer


    can write web applications in several languages, including JavaScript, CSS
    and HTML, but they cannot access the hardware on which the application is
    installed. 
    3. Hybrid applications have APIs that can access device resources, similar to
    a native application, but are typically written in languages such as HTML and
    CSS. Additionally, developers often code mobile applications to work on a
    specific device platform

    B. Categories by licensing style

    1. Proprietary software programs, such as Adobe Photoshop, are applications


    that are owned under copyright. End users can buy or license proprietary
    applications through the vendor providing the software. They cannot modify
    these applications; they can only add functionality to them via third-party add-
    ons. 

    2. Open source applications, such as WordPress, provide the source code for
    end users and developers to use and modify. Software companies and
    individual developers typically make open source applications freely available
    under a generic or public license, such as GNU.

    B. For which market they are used.

    1. Vertical application typically serves a specific industry or departmental


    need, such as a medical billing system. 2. Horizontal application, such as a
    word processor or web browser, applies to a wide range of industries.

    Application Developer

    An application developer creates and tests applications designed for


    electronic computing devices. He or she will typically specialize in a
    development area such as mobile phone applications, for example. An
    application developer is a critical part of technical and/or project management
    teams responsible for ensuring user needs are met through the deployment
    and updates of software.

    Roles and Responsibilities of Application Developers

    Application developers have a number of responsibilities that fall on their


    shoulders. These have to do with managing the application lifecycle,
    knowledge of certain principles in coding, support and collaboration efforts.

    1. Coding and Design

    It stands to reason that a very basic tenant of application development is an


    in-depth knowledge of coding and application design principles. Depending on
    the specialization, application developers need to know the right programming
    language to code for the operating system they are designing for. Typical
    programming languages include:

     Java / JavaScript 
     C++ 
     Python; and 
     PHP

    2. Application Management

    Among the most robust responsibilities of an application developer is


    application management. As the name implies, a soft skill that application
    developers must present is an organized ability to manage the application
    lifecycle, and people involved in the process, to ensure smooth deployment
    and post deployment modifications.

     Understanding the Application Deployment Lifecycle 

    The application deployment lifecycle typically involves the following key


    stages: Initial Planning > Design > Development > Testing > Deployment >
    Support. 

    In each phase, an application developer is required to have specific


    knowledge and abilities to propel the phase into completion. These include
    activities around collaboration and project management. More specifically:

     Planning and Design – This stage requires specific input from both a
    project management and collaborative perspective. On the side of project
    management, the application developer must gather requirements that are
    based on the analysis of empirical data. For instance, the application
    developer should have access to end-user data that suggests what kind of
    issues the software sets out to solve. Armed with this information, they
    should have the analytical soft skills to deduce requirements. On the side
    of communication and collaboration is program design. This refers to
    building the architecture of the software and is generally spearheaded by
    the developer though he or she must incorporate input from other key
    stakeholders on the team.

     Development and Testing – This is where the fun begins! Based on the
    design requirements gathered in the previous step, the developers will
    begin the iterative steps of coding, testing and revising. As a leader in
    communication, the software developer must also work collaboratively with
    a panel of end-users to ensure quality assurance. Development and
    testing are the longest phases in the lifecycle.

     Deployment and Support – When the project is complete and tested, it will
    be deployed. At this point, the software developer has completed the
    major phases of the lifecycle, and the project management focus shifts to
    customer support. At the same time, the developer must collaborate with
    other senior members of the IT department to assure asset management
    line items are being completed

    3. Troubleshooting and Debugging Applications 


    Troubleshooting is a term that defines the systematic way in which application
    developers must be able to identify, categorize, parse out and articulate
    problems that occur in applications. Troubles Troubleshooting takes place
    during the testing phase of the lifecycle and requires developers to collaborate
    with end-users at a high level to identify problems in the system. Debugging
    should be thought of as a subset of troubleshooting which refers to the actual
    process of removing identified issues on a case-by-case basis. Both of these
    techniques are required of savvy developers.

    4. Monitoring, Updates and Security 

    As mentioned above, an application developer’s job doesn’t end at


    deployment. Instead, once the application is rolled out, he or she must shift
    into a mode where they are prepared to monitor and release updates to the
    edition as needed. This is necessary for the application to run smoothly, and
    to reduce security risks. Application developers must also understand security
    protocols that protect users from external threats, and stay on the cutting
    edge of the changing field of technology and cybersecurity. For instance, as
    more and more applications begin to explore the many uses of blockchain,
    application developers using will need to stay abreast of the many risks
    associated with this disruptive technology.

    5. Server Engineering and Admin Responsibilities 

    An application developer for an enterprise organization may also be tasked


    with server engineering functions. This includes becoming familiar with the
    programming languages required to code database software and backend
    platform technology, networking servers, performing network tests, lofty
    experience with cloud servers, using cloud platforms like AWS and more. In
    these instances, application developers may be required to not only code
    aspects of the server environment but admin platforms that are required for
    critical systems to function. 

    6. End User Support and Training 

    As a critical part of the deployment cycle, application developers are required


    to manage all elements of training and support. This could mean collaborating
    with other team members to develop training videos, infographics or tutorials,
    conducting phone training and support, or live troubleshooting of issues. This
    includes ensuring updates are pushed out to keep the programs running
    smoothly, and all security measures are met, as well as debugging issues as
    they arise. 

    7. Project Management, Collaboration, Communication 

    All of the above-mentioned responsibilities, require an in-depth understanding


    and practical, foundational knowledge of project management, collaboration
    and communication. These skills, both hard and soft, are evident throughout
    the application lifecycle and continue to be relevant after deployment is
    complete.

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