Associative Trails

Python & Django web application development

We develop and maintain Python & Django web applications for clients based in the UK.

We can help out during all the stages of Python & Django web application development - from strategy, requirements capture, paper/html prototyping, specification, information architecture and usability; to server and client side development, MySQL, PostgreSQL or SQL Server databases, accessibility, web standards, hosting and technical deployment.

A Python & Django web application development project will include some or all of the following steps:

1. Kickoff

Initial discussions about the goals of your application, who the intended audience is, etc. From our base in Kent, the high-speed rail link gets us to anywhere close to London in double-quick time.

2. Proposal

We write a proposal document, sketching out general ideas for the Python & Django web application and estimating costs and timescales.

Sketches of ideas for Python & Django web application development
Sketches of ideas for Python & Django web application development

3. Contract

We sign a contract (between client and developer) to ensure all parties know their responsibilities and what is expected of them.

We often like to use a secure extranet to improve communications during the project and will provide a project programme setting out key stages and deliverables.

Project programme for Python & Django web application development
Old Arupians Community Website (2019)
Old Arupians Community Website (2019)

A thorough refresh of one of our most venerable and successful projects. Now fully responsive and even easier to use. Developed by Associative Trails using Python and Django.

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London Business School Knowledge Capture
London Business School Knowledge Capture

Knowledge capture and sharing with a difference Developed by Associative Trails using Python and Django.

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4. Prototype

A prototype is a quick and efficient way of working out the key templates and important workflows of the Python & Django web application.

Depending on the project requirements and budget, a static HTML prototype will allow us to explore a handful of key pages (e.g. home page, listing page, item page, search results, etc.) and lay them out exactly how they will appear in the final application. This enables good quality feedback on visual design, content hierarchy, layout for different devices (responsive design), etc. which can then be fed back into the design process.

HTML Prototype for Python & Django web application development HTML Prototype for Python & Django web application development
HTML Prototype for Python & Django web application development HTML Prototype for Python & Django web application development

Sometimes, a project's programme or budget may mean we also produce a paper protoype - this allows us to consider a larger volume of sample screens and explore workflows more fully.

Paper prototype for Python & Django web application development
Paper prototype for Python & Django web application development

5. Written specification

If the project would benefit, we will also provide a written functional specification document.

6. Development

Once the prototype and functional specification are signed off, we retreat to our Kent-based lair to develop the Python & Django web application. We provide regular progress updates during this stage.

Project progress report for Python & Django web application development
Last.fm Normaliser
Last.fm Normaliser

A little application to rank your favourite artists and albums by an estimation of how long you have spent listening to them. Developed by Associative Trails using Python and Django.

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Ashridge Business Perspectives
Ashridge Business Perspectives

How we used open-source software and open data standards to help a leading business school extend its offering. Developed by Associative Trails using Python and Django.

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7. Testing

When it is ready, we distribute the Python & Django web application to key client stakeholders for testing.

8. Launch

When everyone is happy with it, we launch the Python & Django web application. We can host on a number of low-cost platforms, including Amazon Elastic Beanstalk which allows extensive scalability and excellent performance.

9. Ongoing support

We provide ongoing access to application metrics, allowing clients to see how many people use the application.

Interested?

If you would like to discuss the development of your Python & Django web application with us, please do not hesitate to get in touch.


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