1SysDev Flashcards
Used to develop and maintain computer-based information systems
Information Systems Analysis and Design
Computer software designed to support organizational functions or processes
Application Software
Organizational role most responsible for analysis and design of information systems
Systems Analyst
focused on efficient automation of existing process
1950s
Advent of procedural third-gen languages faster and more reliable computers
1960s
System development becomes more like an engineering discipline
1970s
Major breakthrough with 4GL, CASE tools
1980s
Focused on system integration, GUI applications
1990s
Web app development, wireless PDAs and smart phones
New century
A STANDARD PROCESS followed by an ORGANIZATION to CONDUCT all steps necessary to analyze, design, implement
System Development Methodology
Traditional Methodology used to develop, maintain, and replace information systems
Systems Development Life Cycle
Phases of SDLC
Planning
Analysis
Design
Implementation
Maintainance
An organization’s total information system needs are identified, analyzed, prioritized and arranged
Planning
System requirements are studied and structured
Analysis
A description of the recommended solution is converted into logical and then physiscal system specifications
Design