The+multimedia+software+development+process

Introduction
In the software development unit we learned that there are 7 stages of the software development process:
 * Analysis
 * Design
 * Implementation
 * Testing
 * Documentation
 * Evaluation
 * Maintenance

Multimedia
How do these stages apply to multimedia development?

Get the job specification and decide on: The aims of the application Who will be using it? What will be in it? How will it be distributed? What is the budget? What is the timescale?
 * Analysis**

Design the application What is the navigation structure? What is the HCI (Human Computer Interface)? What does each screen look like? What media elements will be included?
 * Design**

Make the application using appropriate software: What is the authoring software? What software will be used to create the media elements?
 * Implementation**

Do all the links work as expected? Does each screen work as expected?
 * Testing**

What are the hardware requirements? Where will the user get help on using the application?
 * Documentation**

Evaluate the application: How well does it do what it was designed for?
 * Evaluation**

Fix any bugs (corrective) Make changes/additional features as requested by the user (perfective) Improve application in line with external changes in software/hardware (adaptive)
 * Maintenance**