Project Background & Analysis

Following is an outline of the general steps one can expect to complete on large scale project. Again, although they tend to occur in the order listed, and many build upon each other, many of these steps can occur in parallel to achieve greater efficiency. Each of these items might well be addressed during the course of the project, and each item might have an attendant diagram, design, or report associated with it.

 

Analysis and Overview Background Goals Scope Budget Audience Assessment Target Audience Secondary Audience Competitor Analysis Direct Competition Secondary Competition Ancillary and potential Competitors Management & Development Standards, Conventions and Requirements Time line Functional Requirement Assessment Target Customer Services Internal Needs Market and General Services Identity Logo, Identity, Color scheme Print Look / Feel (card, letter) Architecture Information Model Functional Requirements Sequence Design Site Architecture Database Architecture SW Architecture Object Model Class Structure Hardware & Network Architecture Security Architecture Implementation Site Look/Feel Content Back end integration Hosting and Technology Needs Ongoing Needs / Product Maintenance Administration Product Customer New Development New Content