chapter7 System life cycle

Analysis
Gathering / Collecting Information
Observation
Interview
Questionnaire
Looking at existing paperwork
Research or collect data from the current system
Describe the current system
Identify the problems with the current system
Agree the objectives with the client
Identify and agree customer requirements
Interpret customer requirement
Produce a cost-benefit analysis
Identify suitable hardware and so ware
Produce a data flow diagram
Design
Design the data input forms
papers-based forms
computer-based forms
Design the screen layouts/output forms
Design the system processes
System flow charts
Verification
Double entry
Visual check
Validation
Range check
look-up check
Length check
Type check
Format check
Presence check
 File structures
Field length
Field name(suitable names)
Data type
Design and testing plan
Development and testing
Testing strategies
Test data
Normal data
Extreme data
Abnormal data
Live data
Implementation
Direct changeover
Parallel running
Pilot running
Phased implementation
Documentation
User documentation
Technical documentation
Evaluation
Observe users performing set tasks
Interview users to gather responses about how well the new system works
give out questionnaires to gather responses about the ease of use of the new system.