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Information Systems Development

4 August, 2015 - 09:44

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • explain the overall process of developing a new software application;
  • explain the differences between software development methodologies;
  • understand the different types of programming languages used to develop software;
  • understand some of the issues surrounding the development of websites and mobile applications; and
  • identify the four primary implementation policies.

Introduction

When someone has an idea for a new function to be performed by a computer, how does that idea become reality? If a company wants to implement a new business process and needs new hardware or software to support it, how do they go about making it happen? In this chapter, we will discuss the different methods of taking those ideas and bringing them to reality, a process known as information systems development.