Guide to Software Development
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"This well-written book will serve as an apt resource for the software development community, especially those working in legacy modernization and digital transformation projects. Many relevant software development topics are discussed in detail and practical tools in the form of templates and checklists are provided." (Computing Reviews, June, 2017)More details
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Dr. Arthur M. Langer
is the Director of the Center for Technology Management at Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. Dr. Langer is also the Vice Chair of Faculty and the Executive Director of the Division of Innovation and Design at the School of Professional Studies. He serves on the faculty of the Graduate School of Education in the Department of Organizational Leadership. Dr. Langer is also Chairman and Founder of Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS), a non-profit NGO dedicated to assisting socially excluded youth and veterans in education and professional careers. His other publications include the Springer title
Analysis and Design of Information Systems
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Content
Introduction.- Part I: Determining Needs .- Assessing Business Requirements.- Build vs. Buy Issues.- Establishing Requirements (RFI, RFP).- Searching for Solutions.- Controlling Costs and Realistic Budgeting.- Analysis Methods and Tools.- Part II: Development Architecture .- Creating Requirement Documents using Analysis Tools.- The Data.- Legacy Systems and Data Conversion.- Business Process Reengineering.- Digital Transformation and Consumer Requirements.- Data Analytics and Data Warehouses.- Documentation & Acceptance Testing.- Part III: How to Implement .- Project Management.- Virtual Teams and Outsourcing.- Cyber Security, ISO 9000 and the Software Development Life Cycle.- Vendor Contract Considerations.- Going Live and Conclusions.