Where now for development methodologies?

Avison, David; Fitzgerald, Guy

doi:10.1145/602421.602423

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“…Many current software development models have been criticized as not meeting the unique requirements of web application development [7,4] and accordingly there is a need to develop new models that address the needs of web application development [4]. The absence of a well-defined model for web applications has been explained by two causes.…”

Section: Web Development Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Exploring the Role of Usability in the Software Process: A Study of Irish Software SMEs

O’Connor

2009

Communications in Computer and Information Science

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Abstract. This paper explores the software processes and usability techniques used by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that develop web applications. The significance of this research is that it looks at development processes used by SMEs in order to assess to what degree usability is integrated into the process. This study seeks to gain an understanding into the level of awareness of usability within SMEs today and their commitment to usability in practice. The motivation for this research is to explore the current development processes used by SMEs in developing web applications and to understand how usability is represented in those processes. The background for this research is provided by the growth of the web application industry beyond informational web sites to more sophisticated applications delivering a broad range of functionality. This paper presents an analysis of the practices of several Irish SMEs that develop web applications through a series of case studies. With the focus on SMEs that develop web applications as Management Information Systems and not ECommerce sites, informational sites, online communities or web portals. This study gathered data about the usability techniques practiced by these companies and their awareness of usability in the context of the software process in those SMEs. The contribution of this study is to further the understanding of the current role of usability within the software development processes of SMEs that develop web applications.

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Section: Web Development Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Alternatively, an incremental process is recommended, incorporating activities that address the needs of web application development [6]. Despite these guidelines, there is evidence that most web development is still largely ad-hoc and researchers liken it to the early days of traditional software development [7,8].…”

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Exploring the Role of Usability in the Software Process: A Study of Irish Software SMEs

O’Connor

2009

Communications in Computer and Information Science

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“…It is from this that the analyst can view the interaction between users that allows for the transfer of tacit knowledge. Avison & Fitzgerald (1995) maintain, within SSM organisational change results in a learning process when theory and practice meet and affect each other. This is important for the transferral of tacit requirements, as tacit knowledge is included in the expertise and performance of the user.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Therefore the implicitness of tacit knowledge is largely ignored. Avison & Fitzgerald (1995) state with this approach there is a problem of users not really knowing what they require the new system to do. The system functions of the OO method describe what the system is supposed to do (Larman, 1998).…”

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“…This methodology was chosen for review here, as it is one of the most widely used structured systems methodology. Avison & Fitzgerald (1995) identify the following major steps in SSADM: Feasibility Study, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Specification, Logical System Specification, and Physical design. SSADM is a highly structured methodology and it provides very detailed rules and guidelines for project development staff.…”

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Addressing Tacit Knowledge in ISD Methodologies

Murphy

Stapleton

Information Systems Development

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An empirical evaluation of a methodology‐tailoring information system development model

Burns

Klashner

Deek

2007

Softw Process Imprv Pract

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Over the years a multitude of methodologies of information systems development have emerged. While many of these methodologies have shown promise, prior research has shown that system development is a highly circumstantial process, and that no one methodology will be optimal for every context of every project. Research has also shown that system development practitioners have been using an ad hoc approach to modify formal methodologies in order to create a better fit for their circumstances. This article presents a more formal approach: a new model informed by the principles of general systems theory, which can be used to adapt existing information system development methodologies through the identification of general isomorphic properties. The results are reported from an experiment that was conducted to measure the model in terms of developer satisfaction with the finished product, the development process, and the problem solving process. Also, the results of an evaluation by expert judges on finished products created using the model are shown. These results show that there is promise in the new model and that more research needs to be conducted. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Where now for development methodologies?

Abstract: The current swirl of diversity could signal a return to the days of ad hoc systems development, lack of formalmethodology, and consequent increase in failure.

Cited by 181 publications

References 5 publications

Exploring the Role of Usability in the Software Process: A Study of Irish Software SMEs

Exploring the Role of Usability in the Software Process: A Study of Irish Software SMEs

Addressing Tacit Knowledge in ISD Methodologies

An empirical evaluation of a methodology‐tailoring information system development model

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