The development of even the simplest computer program requires qualifications and appropriate skills. Before creating software, you need to carefully consider how the program will perform the task, as well as anticipate possible malfunctions. Like any creativity, programming starts with a detailed plan.
Necessary
- - computer;
- - knowledge of programming languages;
- - programming skills.
Instructions
Step 1
Before writing the actual code, answer a series of questions. What task will the program solve? Who will use it? What are the hardware and operating system requirements for your computer? Can you cope with the creation of a software product yourself or do you need a development team?
Step 2
Determine the structure of the future program. It depends on the complexity of the tasks that the future system is designed to solve. For example, a tax calculator aims to organize financial data and will differ in structure from a game program designed for entertainment.
Step 3
Consider the preferences and interests of the end user when developing. Communication with the program should be extremely simple and intuitive for a person who is not familiar with the "stuffing" of your product. Therefore, it is important to initially imagine what the software interface will be, the location of the controls, the color scheme, and so on.
Step 4
Think over and write down the hardware requirements on which the future program is supposed to be used. First of all, these are parameters such as RAM, performance, characteristics of a sound and video card. The compatibility of the developed software with a particular operating system is also important.
Step 5
Choose a programming language based on your experience, skills, and challenges. Experienced programmers prefer to use the C, C ++, or C # languages. You can use a simpler programming language such as Visual Basic.
Step 6
Begin the actual work on the design of the program by creating a prototype. It usually contains a full-fledged graphical interface (buttons, dialog boxes, menus) and looks outwardly like a regular program, but does not have all the functionality. The purpose of the prototype is to demonstrate the interface to the customer and make adjustments to it, guided by the wishes of the potential user.
Step 7
As you refine the functions and construct intermediate blocks of the program, start adding commands, which will turn the prototype into a full-fledged software product.
