Architecture

Software architecture takes on a holistic approach to software development and focuses on understanding how a system works as a whole. It is a master plan that defines system structure along with tasks to be performed by the design and implementation teams. As it defines relation between requirements and system components, it helps in evaluating if a particular design approach will produce an acceptable system.

At QBurst, we believe that software systems should be built on clearly defined architecture. Applications need to be built on a strong foundation as well as designed based on specific requirements. The software architect works through the complexities of a system to produce a high level model. He takes into account the end-user, IT infrastructure and business goals while designing application architecture and comes up with a suitable structure that will minimize business risks associated with developing a technical solution.

Some of the key factors considered while creating a software architecture are:

  • the kind of application being developed; whether web, mobile, RIA, etc.
  • the technology to be used
  • the type of environment in which the application is to be deployed
  • the quality attributes that are most essential to the application

A well-architected system can survive requirement changes, extension, adaption, partial failure, platform changes, etc. Such software systems display higher performance and can be more easily integrated with others. Components of such a system can be built and maintained independently and even reused.

Layered Architecture

Building a system based on key principles and proven techniques of software architecture help to promote usability and extensibility. Many factors influence the selection of architectural style and we often build applications using a combination of different architectural styles.

Separation of concerns is an important factor in software architecture. Layering is used to structure and separate the functions of a system. Dividing an application into distinct functionalities makes it easier to optimize features or functionalities independently. Developers are then able to isolate technology upgrades to individual layers reducing the impact on the overall system. This improves overall manageability of a system.

In short, a software architect proposes a technical solution for an application based on the non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, and availability. While designing the system architecture, it is important to ensure flexibility to support future requirements and challenges. Therefore, an iterative approach is adopted so that architectural designs can be easily evolved over time. Moreover, architectural strategies are often developed out of collaborative effort of architects and developers.

Client Testimonials

As a small startup company, we were looking for a development partner we could trust with our big ideas and limited resources. From the first days of our project, the QBurst team has demonstrated the highest levels of interest, commitment, creativity and flexibility. QBurst has been the perfect partner for us at this early stage of product development.
Jim Idelson
President, DesigNET International
The web development team I worked with at QBurst was tremendous. The process started with sharing goals and objectives with my design team. They took my vision and created the envy of my industry. Together we created a fully optimized home for our company in a highly advanced open source platform that will please Google' spiders and certainly the websites visitor. Thank you Suresh Nair, Renjith and the entire QBurst team!
Tom Gilmour
Principal, ICN Metro
QBurst is a valued development resource for DeSilva Gates Construction. They' ve developed several web applications that have improved our internal business processes which have resulted in improved performance in our construction operations. QBurst has also been attentive to our needs by having programmers overlap with our business hours and by supplying resources on special needs development projects timely.
Gavin O'Connor
IT Manager, DeSilva Gates Construction
I first contacted QBurst on a recommendation from a colleague. That first job was just to restore a personal blog. QBurst handled it quickly and easily, with great communication and at a very reasonable price. I used them again on another small job with similar results. Now, over a year later, I am using QBurst for all of my web design and web programming. I usually have between two and four projects with the QBurst team at any given time. I get fast, on budget completion, and excellent communication throughout the project lifecycle. Their production is of superior quality and I trust them completely - even with my most important client projects. I wholeheartedly recommend the QBurst team for any web design or production requirements - there is no other company I would even consider using.
G. Harry Brooks
President, Search First Marketing, LLC.
Our experience with the QBurst team has been one of incredible synergy and genuine trust from Day One. Every aspect of customer service from account management and technical expertise to practical web solutions and database development approaches has been above and beyond anything we ever thought possible. The QBurst team members assigned to our account are not only our right arms, they are our left arms, our backs and shoulders and pretty much everything in between. Our success is their success. We are indebted to them now and always.
Mayra Ruiz
Social Media Strategist, Founder Ruiz Mcpherson Communications
QBurst gave us a plug and play solution for QA and automated testing. The team works extremely effectively and is flexible to our exact needs. The Qburst team is friendly and professional, and extremely detail oriented. They know what to look for. They have also been very flexible on hours and times. So while we have some resources working during our time, we have others working overnight. That means our developers can code in the day, submit it for QA, and wake up with the QA review in their inboxes.
Haroon Mokhtarzada
Co-Founder and CEO Webs.com
We recently finished our first iPad Project with QBurst. The QBurst team’s technical expertise, customer focused and flexible approach was truly commendable. Throughout the course of the project, QBurst delivery focus has centered around the benefits of the solution to the customer's business and their iterative development methodology in order to mitigate risks, has been one of the best that we have witnessed on projects. The key to our successful interactions has been QBurst's onsite Project Manager's ability to understand our needs through regular meetings and effectively translating these requirements to the Tech team...
Damanvir Singh
IS/IT Manager - Gulf AstraZeneca Gulf FZ LLC
QBurst provided competitive intelligence and market research for various business functions at Network Solutions. Their analysts have extensive domain knowledge in the web-services space, provide rapid turn-arounds, and generate actionable outputs that are uniquely tailored to our business needs.
Jason Hunter
Manager, Marketing Strategy,
Network Solutions