Drupal Project Lifecycle
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The Drupal Project Lifecycle outlines a collaborative process for delivering Drupal projects with the following phases: initiation, analyze problem, model solution, realize solution, verify and validate, and release. The goal is to guide clients through executing a Drupal project using CapTech's CapTech Way methodology. Key deliverables include a CapTech Drupal Project Guide, Drupal Design Document, Drupal site, administration guide and training.
Drupal Project Lifecycle
- 1. Drupal Project LifecycleA collaborative process for delivering your Drupal Project
- 2. Goals2Guide our clients through a process for executing a Drupal projectInteractiveCollaborativeProcess-lightBased on CapTech’s own CapTech Way methodologyNot all encompassing, but a useful guide
- 4. Initiation4Project kickoffBackgroundMeet teams and introductionsReview project goals and business driversPresent CapTech Drupal Project LifecycleIntroduce client to CapTech Drupal Project GuidePresent CapTech Drupal Overview
- 5. Analyze Problem5Assess scope, competitive landscape, & important datesUsing CapTech Drupal Project Guide work collaboratively to:Capture & review existing project assetsDefine features, analyzing necessary modules, content types and taxonomyConsider other requirements (eg: performance, SEO, social media)Deliverable: CapTech Drupal Project Guide
- 6. Model Solution6Analyze and refine requirements from CapTech Drupal Project GuideFormalize design decisions based on requirementsReach consensus on featuresDevelop Drupal-specific Information Architecture documentationDeliverable:Drupal Design Document
- 7. Realize Solution7Implement Drupalsite as specified in Design GuideUsing common best practices, including source control, performance tuning, etc.Work iteratively and collaboratively with client, reviewing the site weekly Deliverable:Drupal site in pre-production environment
- 8. Verify and Validate8Review and test the site formallyGuided User Acceptance Testing using Drupal Project GuideReview against performance criteria, tune as necessaryDeliverable: Administration Guide, Administrator Training
- 9. Release9Work collaboratively with client team on launch activitiesTechnical efforts including migration, etc.Marketing, search, & other communicationPlan for post-production supportDeliverable: Production DrupalSite, Content Author Guide, Content Author Training
- 11. Questions?11Questions or comments?Please contact:Andy PembertonCapTech Consultingapemberton@captechconsulting.com