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Once the objectives are clearly defined and the needs are well assessed, it's time to develop the FLASH rich Internet Applications. This involves evaluating the workflow process and the interaction of the user at each stage. Only after this stage can you begin to look at the functionality design of the site (how things work) and the graphic design (how they look). One way to collapse development cycles and quickly deliver the best results is developing a clear spec of the work to be completed. Since designing Flash RIA's is quite different from building a web site, working with a advisor who has a strong history of software and application development will help ensure that your solution is properly architected to meet your business requirements. More than ever the development of web applications is a multi-tiered, balanced approach that involves:
Depending on your competency, RIA development can be a joint effort by developing the concept and visual design, and a partner fulfilling the needs purely on the development front. The right partner can be instrumental in helping you choose the best technology to fit your needs. There are a number of ways you can build RIA's and dozens of development paths you could follow.
Choosing a partner with a broad cross-section of expertise and knowledge ensures that you're working with the best solution to meet your business requirements, not simply the technology that your in-house team or an individual freelancer knows best. Working with a development partner for RIA's also helps your agency stay focused on core projects and immediate deliverables while offering a broader spectrum of services. |