The Application Development Unit (ADU) plays a key role in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of small to medium-sized software applications for various ministries and government departments. By leveraging Open Source technologies and the Government Online Centre (GOC) Cloud infrastructure, the unit ensures cost-effective, secure, and scalable digital solutions without the need for additional software licensing or hardware investment.
ADU follows a structured, secure, and collaborative approach to application development, ensuring that government digital services are user-friendly, reliable, and up to modern standards. Our responsibilities include:
- Project Assessment & Feasibility
- Evaluate project scope and complexity.
- Conduct work sessions with end-users to gather detailed requirements.
- Requirements Definition
- Prepare a Software Requirements Specification (SRS) document, which is validated and signed by the client ministry.
- Infrastructure Setup
- Configure testing and production environments on the GOC Cloud.
- Ensure proper OS hardening and server configuration.
- Application Development
- Develop secure applications that comply with Information Security Management System (ISMS) standards.
- Training & Testing
- Provide end-user training and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Documentation
- Prepare all required documents, including user manuals, technical specifications, and deployment guides.
- Data Migration & Deployment
- Ensure smooth data migration and system deployment to the production environment.
- Ongoing Maintenance
- Fix bugs, implement enhancements, and upgrade applications as needed to support evolving user requirements and technology updates.
- Version Control
- Maintain proper versioning of all developed applications for traceability and upgrade management.
We develop using various platforms and programming languages to match the unique needs of each project:
- PHP
- Databases: MySQL, Oracle
- Web Servers: Apache, IIS
- Windev / Webdev
- Database: HFSQL
- Web Server: Webdev Application Server
- VB.NET
- Database: MySQL
- Platform: Microsoft Visual Studio 2012
Milestones:
Epayslip App : 2021
E-Payroll = Oct 2020
Revamped e-Payroll System - Sep 2023
Epayslip on MoKloud: Jul 2022
Statement of Emoluments on MoKloud: Aug 2024