From CSS and XHTML development to ASP.NET MVC and WCF, whatever mix comprises your custom solution, it will be based on tried and proven components.
Custom built on proven foundations
Our library of templates and template building blocks provide a robust start point for your solution. And Building Blocks’ in depth .NET expertise also means solutions are built quickly, but with minimised risk.
Best value thinking
Building Blocks’ approach to custom building is always centred on delivering the best possible return on your investment. So integrations with your other systems and technologies will always be economically driven – for instance, to enable reuse of existing content from a central source.
Naturally we’ll align our work with your own internal IT processes – such as networking, security and deployment arrangements. This ensures everything moves forward as smoothly as possible for your users and IT people.
One useful owner
In addition the .NET specialist we assign as technical lead to your project will ‘own’ the job right down the line, from specification through to deployment and handover.
And every aspect of your solution implementation will be subject to rigorously enforced documented development processes and procedures, for comprehensive risk management.
Testing
Testing is all about making sure the best techniques are applied to your solution. In addition to formalised system and UAT testing, Building Blocks will also perform peer testing and code review at regular intervals. This has the additional benefit of allowing more of our developers to become familiar with your project.
Deployment and rollout
We’ll work with your IT team from an early stage to plan deployment. Together we’ll ensure that the infrastructure is well defined, and the potential for ‘surprises’ is minimised.
The detailed deployment plan is worked out at the testing phase, so it accurately aligns with the realities of the built solution.
Speed with safety
And as .NET specialists, we can also rely on a wealth of tips and tricks on how to get the solution working perfectly.
There’s yet one further quality safeguard applied to your project. The deployment plan is written as though it’s intended for an IT team member who doesn’t know the solution. So deployment will succeed even if the person is not fully up to speed with the project or its technology.
Handover and training
All technical documentation is updated prior to deployment, so it accurately reflects the end product.
We can also create detailed user guides for business users, content editors and the technical team - a key factor in successfully delivering ongoing support to your web site.