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Software development has emerged as one of the essential professional fields in modern society because of the profound effects technology has on every aspect of our daily lives. People use technology for work, school, entertainment, mobility, household chores, and everything in between. Billions of people walk around with smartphones and millions of people use laptops and smart gadgets every day. This is possible largely because of the work software developers put in behind the scenes.

Software developers create and maintain the applications that people use on their phones and computers. There is fierce competition in the software development space because many development companies strive to get consumers to download and install their software and become permanent members of their user base.

A lot of work goes into creating applications and it has to be done in an organized manner. Software developers and other tech professionals work as a team to build applications and the software development project occurs in stages. Each stage has to be well orchestrated and the entire project has to be managed appropriately for the application to be built well and on schedule.

To accomplish this, the project manager should consider the tips below:

Use a project management tool

Project management tools like React Gantt Chart help project managers set a timetable for the entire app creation process. Managers can use them to schedule work activities and delegate work-related tasks to individual developers. These tools also allow managers to track who each task was assigned to for proper oversight and to ensure accountability.

Communicate clearly

Effective teamwork requires clear communication. Project managers should clearly tell every developer the tasks they are expected to perform and the deadlines for each task. The team should also have dedicated instant messaging and video conferencing applications that they use to communicate with each other so it is easy to collaborate on tasks and share updates.

Conduct cybersecurity testing alongside the development

Some software developers prefer to finish building their applications before they conduct cybersecurity testing. While this may hasten the development process, it may lead to security issues down the line. Projects should conduct cybersecurity testing at every stage of the software development lifecycle to detect and eliminate vulnerabilities that can facilitate cyber attacks.

Monitor the project progress and adapt where necessary

Software development projects involve a lot of moving parts, so project managers should constantly monitor them to ensure everything is going as planned, but it is common for there to be change in plans. This can be because of resource unavailability, staff shortage, or other unforeseen circumstances. However, project managers have to be ready to adapt their plans to accommodate any new developments to keep their software development project on track and prevent failure.

Endnote

Building software is challenging but essential in today’s digital environment. Software developers have to work in teams for months, or sometimes years, to build an application that has the features that consumers need in their daily lives. The software development process is complex, but with the right project manager and the tips outlined above, it can be completed with minimal issues.