Systems development is the process of creating and maintaining information systems, including hardware, software, data, procedures and people. It combines technical expertise with business knowledge and management skill. This practical book provides a comprehensive introduction to the topic and can also be used as a handy reference guide. It discusses key elements of systems development and is the only textbook that supports the BCS Certificate in Systems Development.
Cuprins
Preface
1 Introduction to systems development
2 Lifecycle types and their rationales
3 Analysing the business need
4 Making a business case
5 Requirements engineering
6 Programming and development approaches
7 System modelling techniques
8 System design – 1
9 System design – 2
10 Solution-related architectures
11 Quality and testing
12 Implementation and changeover
13 Maintenance and evaluation
14 Solution development tools
Despre autor
Developing Information Systems has been written by a team of highly experienced IS professionals who have been involved in all stages of system development and implementation and who also write, teach and speak at conferences and seminars on their areas of specialism.