4 Benefits And Risks Associated With Ria Implementation

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Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) have become means of solving the “rich versus reach” conundrum, enabling the internet applications to be both rich in functionality and engaging to use. RIAs take full advantage of the internet’s reach, connectivity, and deployment model. The most important thing about RIAs is that they are used appropriately and within the context of interaction. Unlike static web applications and desktop applications that are constrained by their domains, RIAs can be used in either connected or disconnected mode. Let us now look at some of the benefits and risks associated with RIA implementation:

Risk: Recruiting a fresher for development process

Benefits: If the development process goes as per the planning, RIAs become favorite amongst users.

There are so many nascent Rich Internet Application technologies coming up in the software development industry. Hence; it becomes very difficult for organizations to hire developers with apt level of experience. If you think that turning a good Java or .Net developer into expert Flex or Silverlight developer is an easy job; think again. RIAs ...
... differ from server, HTML or desktop applications and require development expertise.
Risk: Recruiting a fresher for designing RIAs

Benefits: Elegant RIAs attract users to utilize them

One of the biggest mistakes that a software development company can do is; believing that a great web designer is a great application designer. But that is not necessarily true. It takes time and energy to shift your focus from page based metaphors to RIA necessities like features, tasks, and transitional animations. It is quite surprising but designers do have to unlearn some of the things that they have learned to take advantage of new technologies like: Adobe AIR and Microsoft Silverlight. An efficient RIA designer always takes care of user input to reduce the chances of failure of the IT project. Hence, it is advisable to always recruit experienced RIA designers with good educational background.

Risk: Recruiting a wrong person for the right job

Benefits: Teamwork between designers and developers

IT managers usually are not great recruiters. Whenever, they see the keywords “Flex experience” on the resume they assume that the experience makes the candidate qualified. But that is hardly the fact. It is very difficult for the manager to differentiate between experience and quality. Recruiting a wrong person for the designation can lead to serious implications. It can lead to increase in the project cost and prove disastrous for the project.

Risk: Lack of process and culture

Benefits: Properly organized workflow

The biggest challenge for an organization is to establish right kind of culture in the organization. This will help the organization in getting their message across the team and help them in working together. It is very critical for the organization to see that all the departments in the organization work together for creation of winning applications. The reporting structure in the organization should also be established so that the right person can sit in the right room with right priorities and agendas.

If you wish to learn more the risks and benefits associated with RIA implementation, contact an established Rich Internet Applications Development company now at: info@softwebsolutions.com. We will be happy to assist you.