Computer Science 1032A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Systems Development Life Cycle, Project Management Institute, Rapid Application Development

• School: Western University
• Department: Computer Science
• Course: Computer Science 1032A/B
• Professor: Louis Magguilli

Document Summary

Chapter 10: it projects and acquiring information systems. Four basic methods for acquiring software applications: buy it and use it, buy it and customize it (most common, rent or lease it, build it yourself. Acquiring new software is not the same as acquiring new information systems: because there is a lot more to think about in systems than just software. New software must be integrated into existing is. A project consists of a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result. Projects often begin with a set of goals or objectives. Project usually have a start and an end date. It projects have a large information technology component ( in terms of budget or personnel) o o. Start and end date: temporary use of resources, unique, accomplish something new. Hard to estimate time, budget, and scope. Defines project as consisting of a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product, service or result .