Development of technical specifications for the creation of software

The terms of reference for software development plays a huge role in product design, as it contains a list of key requirements and describes the technical means to implement the customer’s idea.

When writing a technical specification, extreme clarity is important – the more specifics in the document, the better. After studying it, neither the client nor the development team should have any questions regarding the project.

If the terms of reference are drawn up correctly, this allows you to minimize labor costs and avoid many problems caused by misunderstandings between the parties: disagreements in the assessment criteria, long-term approval, changes in technical parameters, etc.

The AVADA MEDIA team is engaged in the preparation and visualization of detailed technical specifications for software of any complexity and scale. The document must indicate all the wishes of the client, the requirements and parameters of the project: from the goals and objectives of the final product to technical nuances and data structuring.

Designing software requires a clearly structured approach, since the finished product must perform all the functions assigned to it accurately and reliably. That is why you should not neglect the early stages of development, including analysis of initial data, prototyping and writing technical specifications.

While working on a project, many new ideas often arise, and the main thing in such a situation is to be able to focus on the initial paradigm inherent in the terms of reference. A pre-written document makes it easy to measure all creative developments and analyze them in accordance with the approved parameters.

Depending on the form of presentation and deployment, two types of technical specifications can be distinguished:

• A sketch is a document that records a general description of the software, without taking into account the technological aspect of the implementation of a digital solution. It serves to better understand the problem.
• A complete technical project is a type of technical specification that includes all tools and technical means. Its direct implementation leads to the creation of a software product.

A document drawn up in the form of a full-fledged technical project helps to avoid most controversial situations. This option will be beneficial for both the customer and the developer.

Despite the individual approach to each project, almost any example of a technical specification for software development will include the following points:

1. General information about the future product (including the scope of the software, its objectives, goals, etc.).
2. Functional characteristics of the software (this item also includes a list of modules, widgets, operating conditions, etc.).
3. Description of automation objects.
4. Documentation requirements, including source code requirements.
5. Description of the stages of software development (stage-by-stage content of work and deadlines for completing tasks).
6. Control procedure (the section specifies the conditions for the delivery of the finished product and the requirements for acceptance).

Also, when describing the purpose of the software, one should give the main scenarios for how users work with it, describe in detail the set of roles for users, their rights and access, indicate mathematical methods and models, typical algorithms and algorithms that are under development. If the system is to integrate with other programs or use other resources, then you must specify them in the form of a list.

The terms of reference may include various pivot tables, diagrams, diagrams, calculations and other additional materials that are used in the design.

In AVADA MEDIA you can order a technical specification for software development to create a reliable and functional product. We have made project management processes simple and completely transparent for customers. You can control every step, so our team guarantees the result that meets your expectations.

Before starting work on a project, we discuss with the client all his requirements, systematize and analyze the wishes put forward for a digital product, and determine a suitable platform for the software.

• Prototyping in the Moqups service and the creation of transition diagrams: development of a software layout, flowcharts, demonstration of the user interface concept, mechanics and algorithms of system operation, selection of tools, etc. The product architecture is drawn up, business logic is determined, the structure of data storage and use is prescribed …

This approach allows visualizing the processes preceding the final stage of software development. The client understands whether the product meets his expectations, assesses the convenience and functionality and, if necessary, makes his comments.

• Another important task is to prepare a complete checklist of software functions. We list the functionality of the product and then transfer it to a pivot table.
• After defining the functionality and logic of the digital project, our specialists proceed to design an attractive and intuitive interface (UX / UI). For this, graphic layouts are drawn, which the user will later see.
• In the next step, we record a video that details and explains the terms of reference. Why is this done? The video helps to convey to the customer all the important points related to product development, as well as to explain to the specialist what range of tasks awaits him during the implementation of the project.

If the client has difficulties or does not have a clear idea of ​​the sequence in which the technical specification for the software should be drawn up, our team offers him a brief that simplifies the ordering process. The brief is an example (or template) of technical specifications for software development, after studying which you can think over all the points and, possibly, expand the list of requirements for the product.

We take into account the peculiarities of each project, therefore we individually approach the preparation of each technical assignment. For example, for open protocols, we indicate links to the specification of a specific protocol version, and we include the specification of private protocols in the text of the document, describe the mechanics of interaction with other systems, and indicate the expected load level.

It is equally important to understand what target audience the product will target, since not only its design, but also the projected structure, interface and usability will largely depend on this.

AVADA MEDIA provides a range of services in the field of professional software development, application integration, strategic planning, testing, software maintenance and support. We offer our clients not only the widest range of technologies, well-established and time-tested project management methodologies, but also thorough quality control with a flexible model of cooperation.