Software Development

Software Development Methodology

Software development and web application development is a complex process. The intricacies involved in software development and web application development creates pitfalls like miscommunication, scope changes and deadlines - termed by many a software development company as part of the "creation process". TCP International is a software development company that eliminates these pitfalls by carefully articulating the requirements through our 4-step process. This process allows effective use of the client's time, a clear focus on solution goals, maintains cost estimate accuracy and delivers the solution on time.

Our software development / web application development process has four distinct steps:

1. Proposal - Our web design specialists will perform a needs evaluation that will encompass all aspects of site design and functionality through client interaction.

2. Statement of work - This stage of software development begins after the acceptance of the proposal. The Statement of work includes software development / web application development flow charts as well a process documentation detailing the operational flow of the proposed solution.

3. Proof of work - A working prototype of the software development / web application development is presented to the client for functionality review prior to the delivery of the final, completed product.

4. Web Solution Delivery - Delivery of the final software / web application product to the client.

All software development needs are not the same! Through our flexible use of effective web application development technologies, TCP International can design a software and web application that suits yours requirements. From static web sites to dynamic, database driven e-commerce applications, B2B applications, B2C applications or a portal development that includes database programming or database management, from shopping cart applications to web enabled tracking systems, from java applications development to component development in C++ / VB, we handle all web application development work with equal panache.

We are also adept at software development using open source technology like Linux / MySQL and PHP.

Moreover, we are turnkey web solution providers. We can also host your site or develop a server solution to ensure smooth software and web application administrative flow.

To know more about our software development and web applications development services, pl. get in touch with us.

System Architecture

At TCP International, we realize that a focused approach towards client server architecture (i.e. systems architecture) is the foundation for developing robust and scalable client sever applications. This conscious approach towards flexible and robust software development / web application development has earned us the appreciation of our clients.

We have a through grounding in many of the widely used operating systems today and matching them to the technology needs of a business entity.

A focused approach towards scalable system architecture and network management has helped TCP International develop fault tolerant and robust applications

Microsoft : Windows 9x, NT, 2000, XP

UNIX: Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, SCO

Technologies

Open Source Development

As the name suggests, open source technology means software development using resources that are available freely or cost little. Open source development promotes a healthy development environment sans the exorbitant costs involved using copyrighted operating environments and software.

Benefits of open source software:

• Cost savings typically range from 70% to 90% compared to a product developed from scratch, depending on the complexity of customization

• Development reduced by over 60%

• Software comes with rights to modify

• Complete flexibility for meeting specific needs (not available with proprietary software)

• Enhanced portability

• Vendor neutrality

• Availability of quick fixes and feature enhancements

• Availability of large pool of talented developers at short notice

• TCP has developed an extensive experience in open source software development. Click on a link below to know what we can do for you using open source development:

Open source development using Linux

Open source software development using PHP / MySQL PHP / PGSQL

Learn more about how TCP provides value addition to the opensource software development / web application development.

Microsoft : ASP, VB, MS-SQL, C, VC++, COM. Net (ASP, VB, C#)

Sun : Core Java, J2EE, JSP

Open Source development using LINUX

Linux operating system has proved to be a revolution in operating system design, starting from the release of the very first version. Linux is fast, efficient and stable. Linux has spawned the birth of the Open Source code development community. The biggest advantage of having opensource code based software development is that the cost of ownership is very low as there is no cost of licensing the software development tools that are used. Also, there are no hidden costs, no shipping or deployment charges. All these result in software development and web application development that is inexpensive.

Advances in the open source software development technology have proved to be a boon for software programmers. As the open source software development is steadily getting better, the development of applications based on this open source free software is catching the attention of many software analysts and consultants.

TCP International is a software development company that firmly believes in the merits of the open-source community. We regularly use and deploy products based on the open source code. We have also developed e-Commerce frameworks based on the software environments like PHP and PostgreSQL.

Here are a few examples of our work in open source development / PHP development:

1. We have extensively used MySQL with PERL and PHP for rapid web application development.
2. We have developed Web Authorization software using PERL, Sambar server with MySQL as the backend.
3. TCP International has configured Q-mail and sendmail APIs with the Linux 7, 7.1, 6.22 servers wherein we have accessed the e-mail using utilities like Pine.
4. By serving open source software development clients over the years, we have now developed the expertise of Remote Server Administration, and remote installation of Linux and Unix based software.
5. Third party integration using server scripting languages.
6. Setting up of Merchant account using the merchant software APIs, configuring the SSL certificates from ISPs, and setting up the system for online money transfer.
7. Administration of Apache Server with the proper security settings and access privileges to users and files.
8. Implemented RSA Encryption algorithms and few encryption libraries like 3DES, Blowfish.
9. Setup configuration and implementation of SSL, and providing securities and restricting access to sensitive data.
10. Berkeley TCP/ IP based Socket programming for the transfer of the Data in proprietary encrypted format.
    

Many of our custom designed web application development, like B2B applications, B2C applications, e-commerce applications, etc. is done using PHP (Personal Home Page). PHP is a server-side cross-platform, HTML-embedded scripting language used to create dynamic web pages from the data provided. PHP is the UNIX counterpart of Active Server Pages that is more robust and far faster than ".asp". Pages using PHP development are generated quicker because scripts are processed on the server before they are sent to the browser.

Our PHP development team consists of highly trained professionals with many years of programming experience in PHP. The result is reliable and prompt software development / web application development.

TCP International supports the open source community whole-heartedly.

We have developed enterprise solutions like Sales Force Automation and CRM Solution, e-Commerce frameworks, Mass Mailing Solutions, Online Survey Software, shopping cart application, Community tools like Chat, Bulletin Board, Web mail, Web Calendar and Discussion forum based on PHP development and MySQL / PGSQL technology framework.

TCP International Value addition to open source

• We analyze client requirements thoroughly to understand his business needs

• We perform extensive research to identify the best open source application(s) that suit a client's business needs

• We analyze the open source software development application to understand the product and the underlying code thoroughly intimately

• We identify areas that need customization, and prepare a plan to integrate multiple open source software development applications

• After customizing and integrating the applications, we subject the software to a thorough QA and testing cycle to rectify any inherent software defects

• We create additional customer-oriented documentation to help the client use the software effectively

• We provide services to migrate the existing application(s) and data, if any, to the new software

• We provide technical support to the software delivered. Our standard terms and conditions include 4 weeks of FREE technical support.

• We provide ongoing technical support, and can provide services to modify the functionality / add new features.

Offshore Software Development

Outsourcing software development has become an integral part of IT strategy for any forward thinking company. Off shore software development of projects these days is no longer just a means to reduce costs, but has become a tool for adding value to companies by enabling them to concentrate on their core businesses.

Off shore software development adds value in terms of time, cost and quality and gives considerable structure to project execution and benefits all the stakeholders.

TCP International Software Services, India with its strong process centric approach has won accolades from its customers abroad for offshore software development. TCP International has mastered the discipline of off shore software development and the attendant issues of the off shore software development process. The guiding principles in TCP International' resounding success in its offshore software development methodology has been due to its

• Strong process centric approach

• Clear, continuous and focused communication

• Implementation of risk management practices

• Experience in offshore software development

From e-commerce to portal development, B2B applications to database management, B2C applications to database programming, open source development using Linux / PHP / MySQL / PGSQL to database design and query optimization, from component development to custom shopping cart application, developing components in C++ / VB to Java application development, PHP development to ASP development, JSP development to client server applications, TCP has acquired enough expertise as a COMPLETE software development and web solutions provider company.