Where do I Start?

admin - December 15, 2014June 20, 2022

There are so many things that happen when you are trying to have an app developed that it can seem a bit overwhelming at times. So Digital8 has put together a list of things that you could have organised BEFORE you come see us about your app.

1. Create a detailed list of functionality (what it should do) you would like included in the application  
    
2. Create a list of non functional (design or interaction ideas) you would like included
   • If possible provide a brand guideline  
      
3. Prioritise these lists in order of the most important to least important functionality and non functionality
    
4. If possible provide Digital8 with your marketing research
   • Launch date
   • Target market
   • Marketing plan
      
5. Determine a budget 
   • $2,000 – $6,000 
   • $6,001 – $12,000 
   • $12,001 – $20,000 
   • $20,000 – $30,000 
   • $30,000 – $40,000+     

If you are at a loss and need a problem solved, Digital8 also offer Business Analysis services which involves finding out your needs and recommending a solution based on the IIBA framework. 

Glossary: 

• Functional and Non Functional Definition 

According to LBushkin on stakeoverflow.com, a functional requirement describes what a software system should do, while non-functional requirements place constraints on how the system will do so.

The functional requirement is describing the behavior of the system as it relates to the system's functionality. The non-functional requirement elaborates a performance characteristic of the system.

Examples of function requirements are: 

• What is the customer journey? (What are the key steps a customer should make through your website?)
• Do you need a CMS? (Will you need to edit the website content regularly?)
• Do you need a shopping cart? (Do you have a preference, ie. PayPal or Magento?)

Example of non-functional requirements are:

• Legal Compliance (What guidelines will the website need to follow?)
• Maintainability (Who will take of the website once it goes live?)
• Security (Is your website likely to be targeted by spam?)