Tutorial 6: Development Process
As the figure below illustrates, the mobile application development process is similar to the desktop C++ development. However, there are a few things in the process that distinguish development for the Symbian platform from the desktop environment. One example of a difference is in the build step where separate builds are required for testing in the emulator and testing on the device.
Figure: The development cycle
The above figure shows the continuous cycle of analysis and design, coding, building, and testing involved in the process of developing an application.
Note: In reality these tasks are not necessarily performed by the same developer and that your exact processes may differ. The steps in the cycle are the following:
| Development step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Analysis and Design | Defining the requirements, scope, and functionality of the application. |
| 2. Coding | Writing the application. |
| 3. Building | Building the application for the emulator and the target mobile device. |
| 4. Testing | Testing the application first in the emulator and the then on the target mobile device. |
| 5. Deploying | Deploying the application onto the target mobile device. |