Systems Development Methodology
Options
Alan Dennis, Barbara Haley Wixom, and Roberta Roth
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Project Methodology Options
A methodology is a formalized approach to
implementing the SDLC (i.e., it is a list of steps
and deliverables)
- Waterfall Development
- Parallel Development
- V-model (variation of the Waterfall
Development)
- Rapid Application Development (RAD)
- Iterative Development
- System prototyping
- Agile Development
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Waterfall Development
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Parallel Development
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V-model
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Rapid Application Development:
Iterative Development
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Rapid Application Development:
Iterative Development
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Rapid Application Development:
System Prototyping
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Types of prototyping
Throwaway prototyping
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Agile Development
A group of programming-centric
methodologies that focus on
streamlining the SDLC.
Includes face-to-face communication
Extreme programming – emphasizes
customer satisfaction and teamwork.
Scrum9,
dynamic systems development method
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Extreme Programming
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Selecting the Appropriate
Development Methodology
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Factors to consider in selecting the
development methodology
Important factors to consider in selecting
the development methodology
- Clarity of User Requirements
- Familiarity with Technology
- System Complexity
- System Reliability
- Short Time Schedules
- Schedule Visibility
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Test Quizes
What are the key factors in selecting
a methodology
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Test Quizzes
Describe the major elements and
issues with system prototyping.
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Quiz
How can prototyping be used to
collect system requirements
How can we use prototyping to
validate a system
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