Systems Development Chapter 6: Systems Development: Phases, Tools & Techniques
Systems Development (SDLC) Challenges Phases Systems Development is divided into is complicated by
Objectives ▪ Explain the importance of using a systems development methodology ▪ List the five phases of the SDLC. ▪ Describe the purpose of each phase. ▪ List the major challenges to systems development. ▪ Discuss examination procedures.
IS Need Planning Analysis Design Development, Testing & Implementation Maintenance What is the Systems Development Lifecycle?
What are the Major Challenges to Systems Development?
What are the Benefits & Drawbacks of the SDLC Methodology? Advantages ▪ Encourages complete, accurate requirements ▪ Documents big picture as well as details Disadvantages ▪ Time consuming ▪ Difficult to document requirements for large systems
Are There Other Methodologies? ▪ Rapid Application Development (RAD) ▪ Extreme Programming (XP)
What’s on the Exam? Course Assignments Exams Exam 1
What Study Aides are Available? ▪ Lecture Notes ▪ Textbook Notes ▪ Practice Exam
Where Can I Find Practice Exam?
What Do I Need to Bring on Exam Day? ▪ Hokie Passport ▪ i-Clicker 2 ▪ Pencil or pen ***Check OPE for date and time of exam.