System Analysis and Design

Author: Satzinger
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book uses a moderately challenging Rocky Mountain Outfitters (RMO) as a comprehensive case study to explore key concepts and technologies through a specific system project. It explains critical concepts and techniques by illustrating a concrete system project. In Chapter 1, the strategic system plan of Rocky Mountain Outfitters (RMO) is outlined, and the system project is discussed. This is a strategically significant plan project for RMO. From the outset, the plan emphasizes the need to integrate the new system with the old system and other planned systems. The system architecture of this plan provides rich examples—Windows-based client-server components and e-commerce components that directly connect with customers through the Internet. Each chapter integrates the details of the case study directly to explain or illustrate a concept, rather than isolating the case study in each chapter. Using the same system project to demonstrate both traditional and object-oriented models and solutions allows for an understanding of both approaches and direct comparison. In each chapter, short, independent public case studies describe real-world situations related to the material. To help readers discover real-world problems and opportunities, the book introduces many companies and various scenarios. Each chapter includes numerous figures and tables designed to clarify key points, provide various model examples, and offer insights derived from analysis. When key terms are used for the first time in the book, definitions are provided within the text. At the end of each chapter, there is a detailed summary, an index of key terms, and a bibliography of additional resources and references. Each chapter also includes review questions, problems, and exercises to encourage critical thinking. Additionally, there are optional experimental exercises with further research or problem-solving, as well as case studies at the end of each chapter for students to practice analysis and design tasks based on the chapter material. Some case studies in the book are expanded progressively based on the concepts and techniques introduced in each preceding chapter. This book covers four parts: Modern System Analysts, System Analysis Tasks, System Design Tasks, and Implementation and Support. It focuses on concepts while also emphasizing methods. The book introduces complete and advanced system analysis and design methods, emphasizing fundamental, enduring values while acknowledging the dynamic nature of real-world development environments. It highlights that project management, system modeling, object technology, client-server architecture, the Internet, and packaged technologies are essential throughout the system development lifecycle. For students studying system analysis and design, this book equips you to master the present and prepare for the future. The book is rich in content, well-structured, and suitable for undergraduate and graduate students in non-computer-related fields, as well as software technology professionals.