Information System Development and Management

Author: Kuang Kongwu
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Publish Date: 2003-10-26
Features: Regarding the writing philosophy of this book, the following points are explained: , Regarding information system development methods, this book focuses on introducing the structured life cycle method and dedicates significant space to the object-oriented method, while briefly covering the prototyping method and the soft systems method. Each of these methods has its own strengths and weaknesses. The structured method is mature and widely applied; the object-oriented method integrates data and processing, aligning more closely with the cognitive patterns of how people perceive objective reality. Second, the main part of the book discusses technical methods, but it repeatedly emphasizes that information system construction is a complex social process influenced by various factors such as systems, concepts, and technology. Technology is not the only factor, nor is it the primary one. Third, the systems perspective is one of the three core elements of information system science. It is not only an important ideological weapon for guiding information system construction but also a powerful tool for understanding the world. The book dedicates significant space to discussing the development of systems thinking, hoping to help readers establish a systems-oriented mindset. Practicality is a key feature of this course. Due to the lack of practical social experience and engineering expertise, undergraduate students often find it difficult to "understand but not apply" when learning such courses. To address this, the book uses the student-familiarized student management system as an example to cover the entire process of system analysis and design, facilitating student comprehension. It is particularly important to note that the course design is an indispensable component of this course. The appendix of the book provides some suggestions for implementing course design and outlines some topics that have been used, for reference.