Data Processing
2nd Edition
Published on 12. April 1989
Book
Paperback/Softback
282 pages
978-0-333-44647-8 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive introduction to the subject discusses the role of computers in relation to the working environment, types of software and hardware available, systems analysis techniques, the organization and implementation of these systems and their advantages and disadvantages.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
bibliography, glossary, index
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
460 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-44647-8 (9780333446478)
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Content
Part 1 An introduction to data processing: data processing and the role of computers; the economics of data processing; the impact of data processing on the organization; the data processing industry. Part 2 The tools of data processing: computers - the machines; computer peripherals and input devices; software. Part 3 Developing systems: systems analysis; the techniques of systems analysis; systems design and programming; data communications; data management. Part 4 Making data processing work: the data processing department; implementing systems; taking care of data. Part 5 The applications of data processing: applications requirements; batch-processing systems; on-line and real time systems; distributed systems.