Tasks and Responsibilities -Software design -Actual core implementation (programming which is often the most important portion of software development)-Other required implementations (e.g. installation, configuration, -customization, integration, data migration)-Participation in software product definition, including Business case or Gap analysis-Specification-Requirements analysis-Development and refinement of throw-away simulations or prototypes to confirm requirements-Feasibility and Cost-benefit analysis, including the choice of application architecture and framework, leading to the budget and schedule for the project-Authoring of documentation needed by users and implementation partners etc.-Testing, including defining/supporting acceptance testing and gathering feedback from pre-release testers-Participation in software release and post-release activities, including support for product launch evangelism (e.g. developing demonstrations and/or samples) and competitive analysis for subsequent product build/release cycles-Maintenance