The document discusses various approaches to system analysis including waterfall, prototyping, rapid application development, and agile methods. It describes the typical phases of system analysis as planning, analysis, design, implementation, and support/maintenance. Key aspects of requirements analysis are covered such as information discovery techniques like interviews, questionnaires, and joint application design sessions. The benefits and shortcomings of different system analysis methodologies are also summarized.
The document discusses different approaches to systems building, including the traditional systems lifecycle model consisting of definition, feasibility, design, development, testing, implementation, evaluation and maintenance phases. It also covers prototyping, using application software packages, end-user development, outsourcing, structured methodologies, object-oriented development, computer-aided software engineering and software reengineering.
This document provides an overview of system development and information systems. It discusses reasons for creating or modifying systems, such as to correct problems or improve existing systems. It then describes the system development life cycle process, which involves six phases: preliminary investigation, system analysis, system design, system development, system implementation, and system operation and maintenance. It also discusses topics such as the roles of systems analysts, feasibility analysis, different approaches to system development, and implementation considerations.
The document discusses the system development life cycle (SDLC), which includes various phases for developing and maintaining systems. The key phases are: system investigation, feasibility study, system analysis, system design, coding, testing, implementation, and maintenance. The feasibility study phase evaluates the technical, operational, economic, motivational, and schedule feasibility of a proposed system. The system analysis phase involves studying user requirements and the current system. System design then specifies how the new system will meet requirements through elements like data design, user interface design, and process design. This produces specifications for the system.
Need for System Analysis
Stages in System Analysis
Structured SAD and tools :
DFD
Context Diagram
Decision Table
Structured Diagram.
System Development Models:
Water Flow
Prototype
Spiral
RAD
Roles and responsibilities of
System Analyst,
Database Administrator
Database Designer
The systems development life cycle (SDLC) describes the process for planning, creating, testing, and deploying an information system. It involves preliminary system study, feasibility study, detailed system study, system analysis, system design, coding, testing, implementation, and maintenance. The SDLC follows a structured process to ensure high quality systems while maximizing productivity and providing management controls. It originated in the 1960s to develop large scale business systems.
Online auction system is web based application, in which the seller can sell the goods by sitting in his own house ,so the main advantage of this application is that there is no more system compatibility requirement problem. The main advantage of the online auction system is that the user can have the better choices for their investment and also it is time saving , and through this system user can invest in their own selected firm.
1) Requirements modeling involves fact-finding activities to describe the current system and identify requirements for the new system. This includes outputs, inputs, processes, performance, security, and modeling techniques.
2) Joint Application Development (JAD) is a popular fact-finding technique that involves users in the development process. Rapid Application Development (RAD) is another technique that speeds up development through prototyping and user involvement.
3) Requirements modeling requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills to build an accurate model through techniques like interviews, documentation review, and questionnaires.
The document outlines the key concepts in systems analysis and design including:
1) It defines systems, analysis, and design and describes the role of the systems analyst in performing analysis and design to improve existing systems.
2) It describes the principal phases of the systems development life cycle including preliminary investigation, analysis, design, development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance.
3) It provides an overview of various tools used in systems analysis and design like entity relationship diagrams, data flow diagrams, documentation, and prototypes.
The document discusses different approaches to systems building, including the traditional systems lifecycle model consisting of definition, feasibility, design, development, testing, implementation, evaluation and maintenance phases. It also covers prototyping, using application software packages, end-user development, outsourcing, structured methodologies, object-oriented development, computer-aided software engineering and software reengineering.
This document provides an overview of system development and information systems. It discusses reasons for creating or modifying systems, such as to correct problems or improve existing systems. It then describes the system development life cycle process, which involves six phases: preliminary investigation, system analysis, system design, system development, system implementation, and system operation and maintenance. It also discusses topics such as the roles of systems analysts, feasibility analysis, different approaches to system development, and implementation considerations.
The document discusses the system development life cycle (SDLC), which includes various phases for developing and maintaining systems. The key phases are: system investigation, feasibility study, system analysis, system design, coding, testing, implementation, and maintenance. The feasibility study phase evaluates the technical, operational, economic, motivational, and schedule feasibility of a proposed system. The system analysis phase involves studying user requirements and the current system. System design then specifies how the new system will meet requirements through elements like data design, user interface design, and process design. This produces specifications for the system.
Need for System Analysis
Stages in System Analysis
Structured SAD and tools :
DFD
Context Diagram
Decision Table
Structured Diagram.
System Development Models:
Water Flow
Prototype
Spiral
RAD
Roles and responsibilities of
System Analyst,
Database Administrator
Database Designer
The systems development life cycle (SDLC) describes the process for planning, creating, testing, and deploying an information system. It involves preliminary system study, feasibility study, detailed system study, system analysis, system design, coding, testing, implementation, and maintenance. The SDLC follows a structured process to ensure high quality systems while maximizing productivity and providing management controls. It originated in the 1960s to develop large scale business systems.
Online auction system is web based application, in which the seller can sell the goods by sitting in his own house ,so the main advantage of this application is that there is no more system compatibility requirement problem. The main advantage of the online auction system is that the user can have the better choices for their investment and also it is time saving , and through this system user can invest in their own selected firm.
1) Requirements modeling involves fact-finding activities to describe the current system and identify requirements for the new system. This includes outputs, inputs, processes, performance, security, and modeling techniques.
2) Joint Application Development (JAD) is a popular fact-finding technique that involves users in the development process. Rapid Application Development (RAD) is another technique that speeds up development through prototyping and user involvement.
3) Requirements modeling requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills to build an accurate model through techniques like interviews, documentation review, and questionnaires.
The document outlines the key concepts in systems analysis and design including:
1) It defines systems, analysis, and design and describes the role of the systems analyst in performing analysis and design to improve existing systems.
2) It describes the principal phases of the systems development life cycle including preliminary investigation, analysis, design, development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance.
3) It provides an overview of various tools used in systems analysis and design like entity relationship diagrams, data flow diagrams, documentation, and prototypes.
The document provides an overview of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), which is a process used to develop software in a logical, structured manner. It consists of six phases - system planning, system analysis, system design, system coding, system testing, and deployment and maintenance. The goal of the SDLC is to produce high-quality software that meets customer expectations with the highest quality, lowest cost, and shortest time. Each phase results in deliverables for the next phase and aims to gradually develop the system from inception of an idea through implementation and delivery.
The document discusses the system development life cycle (SDLC), which is a conceptual model for developing or altering systems throughout their lifecycle. The SDLC includes planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance phases. It is a systematic approach that breaks the work into required phases to implement new or modified information systems. The system analyst guides the system development project by defining requirements, designing logical system structures, and ensuring the system meets user needs.
The document discusses system analysis and development models. It describes the need for system analysis from various points of view like system objectives, boundaries, importance, etc. It then explains the key stages in system analysis like system study, feasibility study, system analysis, system design, coding, testing, implementation and maintenance. It also discusses various system analysis tools like data flow diagrams, decision tables, etc.
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).pptxsandhyakiran10
The document describes the system development life cycle (SDLC) process. It involves several key phases: problem definition, feasibility study, system analysis, system design, system development, implementation, and maintenance. In the system analysis phase, requirements are gathered through interviews, documentation review, and other techniques. System design then specifies how the system will meet requirements through elements like the user interface, data design, and process design. The system is built during development, tested, and then implemented, which may involve training, file conversion, and evaluation. Maintenance keeps the system meeting needs with ongoing support. Accountants can be involved throughout by specifying needs, testing, and using the new system.
Here are the DFD diagrams for the Online Auction System:
Level 0 (Context Level) DFD:
Online Auction System (Context Diagram)
Seller - Post Product Details
Buyer - View Auction Updates, Search Products, View Products
Level 1 DFD:
Online Auction System
Seller
- Post Product
- Product Details
Buyer
- Search Products
- View Products Details
Administrator
- Manage Products
- Manage Users
Database
- Product Details
- User Details
This shows the basic data flows in and out of the overall Online Auction System at a high level (Level 0) and then breaks it down further
This document discusses several software development models and practices. It describes the waterfall model which involves sequential stages of requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. It also covers prototyping, rapid application development (RAD), and component assembly models which are more iterative in nature. The prototyping model involves creating prototypes to help define requirements, RAD emphasizes reuse and short development cycles, and component assembly focuses on reusing existing software components.
The systems approach is a problem solving technique that uses systems thinking to define problems, opportunities, and develop solutions by considering interrelationships and processes of change. The systems development lifecycle includes stages like systems investigation, feasibility study, systems analysis, systems design, implementation, and maintenance. A feasibility study determines if a proposed system is organizationally, economically, technically, and operationally feasible by considering costs, benefits, and resource requirements. Systems analysis studies user information needs and current systems. Systems design develops specifications to meet requirements from the analysis. Implementation activities include acquiring hardware/software, testing, converting data, training, and documentation.
The document summarizes the systems development life cycle (SDLC) which includes four phases - planning, analysis, design, and implementation. Each phase consists of steps that produce deliverables and moves the system design forward through refinement. Methodologies like waterfall, RAD, agile help structure the SDLC process. Key factors in selecting a methodology include requirements clarity, technology familiarity, system complexity, reliability needs, and time schedules.
The systems development life cycle (SDLC) describes the process of planning, creating, testing, and deploying an information system. It involves several key phases: preliminary analysis, requirements definition, design, development, integration and testing, deployment, maintenance, and disposal. Each phase serves an important purpose in properly analyzing requirements, designing the system, developing and testing code, deploying the final product, and maintaining or replacing the system. Testing occurs at various stages to ensure quality and identify issues. The SDLC process helps information systems meet goals on time and on budget.
The system development life cycle is a framework consisting of several stages used to develop information systems and software. It includes requirements analysis, design, implementation, and post-implementation maintenance. The key stages are system analysis and design. The stages include recognition of needs, feasibility study, analysis, design, implementation, and post-implementation maintenance. Each stage addresses important questions and lays the foundation for successful completion of subsequent stages.
The document provides an introduction to software engineering and discusses key concepts such as:
1) Software is defined as a set of instructions that provide desired features, functions, and performance when executed and includes programs, data, and documentation.
2) Software engineering applies scientific knowledge and engineering principles to the development of reliable and efficient software within time and budget constraints.
3) The software development life cycle (SDLC) involves analysis, design, implementation, and documentation phases to systematically develop high quality software that meets requirements.
The document provides an overview of IT project management. It discusses systems development, understanding business needs through business process modeling, the roles of various participants in system development including users and specialists. It also covers the systems analysis and design process, guidelines for systems development including developing accurate cost and benefit information, and maintaining flexibility. Project management tasks like defining, planning, scheduling, monitoring and controlling, and reporting are also summarized.
The document discusses the role of systems analysts and provides an overview of key concepts in systems analysis and design. It covers the types of systems analysts work with, the systems development life cycle, incorporating human-computer interaction considerations, and using computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools to aid analysts' work.
The document discusses the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), which is a process used in software engineering to design, develop, and test high-quality software. It describes the main phases of SDLC as planning, defining, designing, building, and testing. Key activities in each phase like feasibility study, requirement analysis, prototyping are explained. Various tools used for system analysis and design such as data flow diagrams, flow charts are also outlined.
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The document discusses systems development methodologies. It describes the traditional systems development life cycle (SDLC) which includes 7 phases: planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance. It also discusses component-based development approaches like rapid application development, extreme programming, and agile methodology which focus on building reusable software components. The document provides an example of the Centers for Disease Control using a service-oriented architecture to integrate different IT systems and information to help save lives.
The document discusses various topics related to systems development including:
1) The traditional systems development life cycle (SDLC) which includes 7 phases from planning to maintenance.
2) Component-based development methodologies like rapid application development and extreme programming which focus on reusable components.
3) Selfsourcing where end users develop systems with little IT help using prototyping.
4) Prototyping which involves building models to demonstrate system features to users.
5) Outsourcing systems development work to third parties.
The document describes the system development life cycle (SDLC), which is a process used to develop, implement, and retire information systems through several steps: initiation, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance. It involves analyzing user needs, designing the system, coding, testing, implementation, and maintenance. The waterfall model is presented as a common SDLC approach, consisting of sequential phases from requirements analysis through maintenance. Other SDLC models mentioned include iterative, spiral, object-oriented, rapid application development, and joint application development.
The document describes the six phases of the systems development life cycle: 1) preliminary investigation, 2) systems analysis, 3) systems design, 4) systems development, 5) systems implementation, and 6) systems maintenance. Each phase involves specific activities like gathering requirements, designing system components, developing and acquiring software/hardware, testing, training users, and ongoing maintenance. Traceability matrices are used to map requirements to designs and validate that the life cycle process is followed.
The document discusses the information system development life cycle (SDLC) which includes various phases from problem definition to maintenance and review. It describes each phase in detail including system analysis, design, development, implementation and post-implementation maintenance. It also provides an overview of database management systems (DBMS), their basic concepts and why DBMS are used to manage organizational data and address issues with traditional file-based systems.
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Here are the DFD diagrams for the Online Auction System:
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Online Auction System (Context Diagram)
Seller - Post Product Details
Buyer - View Auction Updates, Search Products, View Products
Level 1 DFD:
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- Manage Users
Database
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- User Details
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This document discusses several software development models and practices. It describes the waterfall model which involves sequential stages of requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. It also covers prototyping, rapid application development (RAD), and component assembly models which are more iterative in nature. The prototyping model involves creating prototypes to help define requirements, RAD emphasizes reuse and short development cycles, and component assembly focuses on reusing existing software components.
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3) The software development life cycle (SDLC) involves analysis, design, implementation, and documentation phases to systematically develop high quality software that meets requirements.
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2) Component-based development methodologies like rapid application development and extreme programming which focus on reusable components.
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2. System Analysis
Systems analysis defines the problems to be solved
and provides the architecture of the proposed
system.
The terms analysis and synthesis come from Greek
where they mean respectively "to take apart" and "to
put together".
Analysis is defined as the procedure by which we
break down an intellectual or substantial whole into
parts.
Synthesis is defined as the procedure by which we
combine separate elements or components in order
to form a coherent whole.
3. System Analysis
System analysis is an explicit formal inquiry
carried out to help a decision maker identify a
better course of action and make a better
decision than he might otherwise have made.
Systems analysis is a problem-solving
technique that decomposes a system into its
component pieces for the purpose of studying
how well those component parts work and
interact to accomplish their purpose.
4. System Analysis
This is a process used in the design of new
systems. Systems analysis follows stages of
investigation, design and implementation.
Each stage should involve close consultation
with potential users, in the various functional
areas of the organisation, to ensure that their
information and operational requirements are
met.
5. When to use system analysis and design
To correct problem in existing system
To improve existing system
Usher in a new system
Outside group may mandate change
Competition can lead to change
6. System Project Overview
Scope Definition
Is the project worth looking at?
Problem Analysis
Is a new system worth building?
Requirements Analysis
What do the users need and want from the new
system?
Logical Design
What must the new system do?
Decision Analysis
What is the best solution?
7.
8. SWOT Analysis for System Project
Possible IT Strengths
- Excellent Web design staff
- Low systems analyst turnover
- Recently upgraded network
Possible IT Weaknesses
- Still using several legacy systems
- Budget increase was turned down
- Documentation needs updating
Possible IT Opportunities
- Well-position for expansion
- Can be first with new software
- High potential for B2B growth
Possible IT Threats
- Aggressive new Web competition
- Impact of new government rules
- Other firms offer better benefits
9. System Analysis Techniques
Logical data modeling
This is the process of identifying, modeling and documenting the data
requirements of the system being designed. The data are separated
into entities (things about which a business needs to record
information) and relationships (the associations between the entities).
Data Flow Modeling
This is the process of identifying, modeling and documenting how data
moves around an information system. Data Flow Modeling examines
processes (activities that transform data from one form to another),
data stores (the holding areas for data), external entities (what sends
data into a system or receives data from a system), and data flows
(routes by which data can flow).
Entity Behavior Modeling
This is the process of identifying, modeling and documenting the events
that affect each entity and the sequence in which these events occur.
10. Reasons for systems projects
Improved service
Better performance
More information
Stronger controls
Reduced cost
11. Factors that affect systems projects
Internal Factors
Strategic plan
Top managers
User requests
Information technology
department
Existing systems
External Factors
Technology
Supplier
Customers
Technology
Competitors
The economy
Government
12. Systems Development Life Cycle
Feasibility Study
Measure of how suitable
system development will
be to the company
Technical
feasibility
Economic
feasibility
(cost-benefit
analysis)
Schedule
(Time)
feasibility
Operational
feasibility
The
four
feasibility
tests
14. Systems Development Life Cycle
(SDLC)
The SDLC in system analysis and design
aims to produce a high quality system that
meets or exceeds customer expectations,
reaches completion within time and cost
estimates, works effectively and efficiently
in the current and planned Information
Technology infrastructure, and is inexpensive
to maintain and cost-effective to enhance.
16. Systems Development Life Cycle
Phase 1. Planning
Review project requests
Prioritize project requests
Allocate resources
Identify project development team
Identifying business value
Analyze feasibility
Develop work plan
Staff the project
Control and direct project
17. Systems Development Life Cycle
Phase 2. Analysis
Conduct preliminary investigation.
Determine exact nature of problem or improvement and whether
it is worth pursuing.
Findings are presented in feasibility report (feasibility study)
Perform detailed analysis activities:
Study current system
Determine user requirements
Recommend solution
Analysis strategy
Gathering business requirements
Requirements definition
Process modeling
Data modeling
18. Systems Development Life Cycle
Phase 3. Design
Assesses feasibility of each alternative solution
How system will be developed
Recommends the most feasible solution
Design selection
Architecture design
Interface design
Data storage design
Program design
19. Systems Development Life Cycle
Phase 4. Implementation
Construction
Program building Develop programs
Install and test new system
Program and system testing
Installation
Conversion strategy
Training plan
Convert to new system
Support plan
20. Systems Development Life Cycle
Phase 5. Support and Maintenance
Conduct post-implementation system review
Identify errors and enhancements
Monitor system performance
22. Information Discovery
Review and sampling of existing
documentation, reports, forms, databases, etc
Interview
Joint-application design (JAD) session
Joint requirement planning (JRP)
Research of relevant literature
Observation of the current system
Questionnaires and surveys
23. Product Information Discovery
References from vendor
Talk to current users of product
Product demonstrations
Trial version of software
Benchmark test measures performance
24. Information Discovery
Joint requirements planning (JRP)
The use of facilitated workshops to bring together all of
the system owners, users, and analysts, and some
systems designer and builders to jointly perform
systems analysis.
JRP is generally considered a part of a larger method
called joint application development (JAD), a more
comprehensive application of the JRP techniques to
the entire systems development process.
25. Benefits of JRP/JAD
Saves Time: It reduces the number of interviews
needed to gather the requirements and reduces
discrepancies. Everyone is in the room.
Saves Money: Fewer change requests, eliminates re
works.
Increased user buy in: users participation creates
ownership of the system.
Better Requirements Documentation:
Higher Customer Satisfaction: Customer knows at
what stage the product is. The system meets
customer needs.
26. Systems Development Life Cycle
Strengths
Control.
Monitor large projects.
Detailed steps.
Evaluate costs and completion
targets.
Documentation.
Well defined user input.
Ease of maintenance.
Development and design
standards.
Tolerates changes in MIS
staffing.
Weaknesses
Increased development time.
Increased development cost.
Systems must be defined up front.
Rigidity.
Hard to estimate costs, project
overruns.
User input is sometimes limited.
27. System Analysis Methodologies
Lifecycle/waterfall approach,
CASE tools,
Prototype,
RAD/RSD,
JAD,
Object-oriented methodology.
29. Waterfall
A sequence of stages in which the output of each stage
becomes the input for the next.
In the waterfall model, it is possible to rework earlier
stages in the light of experience gained at a later
stage. Each stage is signed off and the next stage is
proceeded with. However the end user is rarely
involved in the development stage, even though they
may well be involved in signing off.
It is therefore critical that the analysts and the
programmers understand the end-users’ requirements.
This can be quite difficult with the waterfall model.
30. Waterfall Benefits
Misunderstandings are detected at early stages
Identifies systems requirements long before
programming begins
The user will notice any missing functions, incomplete
or inconsistent requirements.
Minimizes changes to requirements as project
progresses.
Can be built quickly to demonstrate systems
It can be used for training before the system is finished
31. Waterfall Shortcoming
Design must be specified on paper before
programming begins
Long time between system proposal and delivery of
new system
The waterfall model has disadvantages, which can be
overcome using Prototyping, in which a model of the
system is developed in partnership with the end-user.
The features are worked out with the end user using
a prototype, and the end user can have a
considerable input into the development of a project.
32. Rapid Application Development (RAD)
Utilizes prototyping to delay producing system
design until after user requirements are clear
Phased development
A series of versions developed sequentially
Prototyping
System prototyping
Throw-away prototyping
Design prototyping
34. Prototyping
A small-scale, incomplete, but working sample of a desired
system.
Working model of proposed system
Building a scaled-down working version of the system
Advantages:
Users are involved in design
Captures requirements in concrete form
37. Prototyping
Benefits
Users interact with prototype very quickly
Users can identify needed changes and
refine real requirements
Shortcoming
Tendency to do superficial analysis
Initial design decisions may be poor
39. Throwaway Prototyping
Benefits
Risks are minimized
Important issues are understood before
the real system is built
Shortcoming
May take longer than prototyping
40. Joint Application Design (JAD)
Users, Managers and Analysts work together
for several days
System requirements are reviewed
Structured meetings
41. Agile method
The integration of various approaches of
systems analysis and design for applications
as deemed appropriate to the problem being
solved and the system being developed.
43. Agile
Benefits
Fast delivery of results
Works well in projects with undefined or
changing requirements
Shortcoming
Requires discipline
Works best in small projects
Requires much user input
44. Selecting the Appropriate Methodology
Clear user requirements
Familiarity with technology
Complexity of system
Reliability of system
Time schedule
Schedule visibility
45. References
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