Guide to Software Development: Designing and Managing the Life Cycle by Arthur M

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Guide to Software Development by Arthur M. Langer This book presents a guide to navigating the complicated issues of quality and process improvement in enterprise software implementation, and the effect these have on the software development life cycle (SDLC). FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book presents a guide to navigating the complicated issues of quality and process improvement in enterprise software implementation, and the effect these have on the software development life cycle (SDLC). Offering an integrated approach that includes important management and decision practices, the text explains how to create successful automated solutions that fit user and customer needs, by mixing different SDLC methodologies. With an emphasis on the realities of practice, the book offers essential advice on defining business requirements, and managing change. This revised and expanded second edition includes new content on such areas as cybersecurity, big data, and digital transformation. Features: presents examples, case studies, and chapter-ending problems and exercises; concentrates on the skills needed to distinguish successful software implementations; considers the political and cultural realities in organizations; suggests many alternatives for how to manage and model asystem. Back Cover This clearly-written book presents a guide to navigating the complicated issues of quality and process improvement in enterprise software implementation, and the effect these have on the software development life cycle (SDLC). Offering an integrated approach that includes important management and decision practices, the text explains how to create successful automated solutions that fit user and customer needs, by mixing different SDLC methodologies. With an emphasis on the realities of practice, the book offers essential advice on defining business requirements, and managing change. This revised and expanded second edition includes new content on such areas as cybersecurity, big data, and digital transformation. Also highlighted is the importance of interfacing directly with the consumers of the business in the modern age of digital consumerization. Topics and features: Presents concrete examples, effective case studies, and chapter-ending problems and exercises Concentrates on the skills and insights needed to distinguish successful software implementations and identify sources of failure Discusses both management and technical issues, taking into consideration the political and cultural realities in organizations Suggests many alternatives for how to manage and model a system using sophisticated analysis tools and advanced management practices Describes how and when professionals can best apply these tools and practices, and what benefits can be derived from their applicationAddresses such topics as build vs. buy, searching for vendor solutions, and vendor contract considerations Suitable for students of introductory project management, or analysis and design, this practical guide/reference will also be of interest to IT professionals and executives involved in managing software projects, in addition to business managers responsible for ERP and Digital Transformation-type projects." Author Biography 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. Table of Contents 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. Review "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) Long Description This book presents a guide to navigating the complicated issues of quality and process improvement in enterprise software implementation, and the effect these have on the software development life cycle (SDLC). Offering an integrated approach that includes important management and decision practices, the text explains how to create successful automated solutions that fit user and customer needs, by mixing different SDLC methodologies. With an emphasis on the realities of practice, the book offers essential advice on defining business requirements, and managing change. This revised and expanded second edition includes new content on such areas as cybersecurity, big data, and digital transformation. Features: presents examples, case studies, and chapter-ending problems and exercises; concentrates on the skills needed to distinguish successful software implementations; considers the political and cultural realities in organizations; suggests many alternatives for how to manage and model a system. Review Quote "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) Feature Explains how to create successful automated solutions that fit user and customer needs, by mixing different SDLC methodologies Guides readers through the theory, and application in real practice, covering management issues as well as technical considerations Includes chapter-ending problems and exercises, and concrete examples and effective case studies, as well as useful Appendices, a Glossary, and suggestions for further reading Revised and expanded second edition includes new content on such areas as cybersecurity, big data, and digital transformation Details ISBN144716797X Author Arthur M. Langer Short Title GT SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 2016/E Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 144716797X ISBN-13 9781447167976 Media Book Format Hardcover Residence Manhattan, US Year 2016 Imprint Springer London Ltd Subtitle Designing and Managing the Life Cycle Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9781447122999 Place of Publication England UK Release Date 2016-10-13 Publication Date 2016-10-13 AU Release Date 2016-10-13 NZ Release Date 2016-10-13 Pages 402 Publisher Springer London Ltd Edition Description 2nd ed. 2016 Alternative 9781447173946 DEWEY 005.1 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Illustrations 24 Illustrations, color; 93 Illustrations, black and white; XVII, 402 p. 117 illus., 24 illus. in color. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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