Process Models
Global Landmark recognizes the need for a strong emphasis on processes even during the initial stages of the development lifecycle and has put in place robust life cycle processes for development, maintenance, migration and testing. The processes have an inbuilt flexibility to adapt to change. The standard application development life cycle models used at Global Landmark are:
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V model |
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Iterative model - Global Landmark Unified Process (CUP) |
V - Process Model
The V-process life cycle model is used for projects involving application development, re-engineering or major enhancements.
The V Process Model is a superior alternative to the waterfall model, created with the aim of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of software development. This model was defined to address the drawback of the traditional waterfall model, which considered testing a single phase to be taken up after most of the mainline development activities are completed. The V Process Model integrates Verification and Validation activities throughout the software lifecycle. These Verification and Validation activities help in discovery and correction of defects in an application and in assessing if the application is ready for operational use.
Global Landmark Unified Process
Global Landmark has tailored the Rational Unified Process (RUP) to define the Global Landmark Unified Process (CUP) . This methodology is part of the Global Landmark Business Management System and is being practiced and institutionalized across the organization.
This methodology makes use of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) throughout the analysis and design process. Starting early 2000, Global Landmark has used UML and Rational tools in many projects executed for global clients. Starting with an initial focus on class models in early 2000, Global Landmark's usage of UML has now matured to cover various aspects of business analysis and solution design.
The Global Landmark Unified process has activities, artifacts, standards, guidelines, and checklists that are specific to the way Global Landmark executes projects.
CUP encompasses the following best practices for complex applications:
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Iterative Development |
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Well-Managed Requirements |
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Visual Modeling |
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Continuous Quality Verification |
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