Introducing systems analysis - Steve Skidmore

Development of software for computer-based applications is far from simple. Systems may be delivered late or over their cost budget and may not always perform as intended. It is therefore vital to give students a clear understanding of all aspects of systems analysis and design so that they have a professional approach to software development.;The emphasis of this text is on the activities required in systems analysis and the skills and attitudes required. Systems development is placed in the perspective of the life cycle of a system and the business strategic issues which interact with information systems are covered. The basis of good analysis is fact finding and the reader is shown how to gather facts and build models of the required system. The authors try not to lose sight of the practical nature of the subject, giving plenty of realistic examples throughout the text. This new edition of "Introducing Systems Analysis" attempts to make full use of the methods of structured analysis and design, in particular Version 4 of SSADM.;The book is aimed at first year undergraduates in computing, HND and Certificate students taking a module in Systems Analysis and Design.