Essentials of System Analysis and Design (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

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Written primarily for undergraduates Systems Analysis & Design courses in CIS and MIS programs.  It is designed for courses seeking a streamlined approach to the course due to course duration, lab assignments, or special projects. The text reflects current changes in systems analysis and design. The move to structured analysis and design in the late 1970s was considered to be a revolution in how systems development was conducted. We are undergoing another revolution in systems development now, as we move away from complex, plan-driven development to new approaches called "Agile Methodologies." Although the best known Agile Methodology is eXtreme Programming, there are many other approaches. More and more systems development involves the use of packages in combination with legacy applications and new modules. Coverage of the make versus buy decision and of the multiple sources of software and software components has been moved forward in the book to highlight the salience of these topics.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (August 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131854623
• ISBN-13: 978-0131854628
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #448,565 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good coverage of major concepts, October 5, 2009

By	Donald Hsu (NYC, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essentials of System Analysis and Design (4th Edition) (Paperback)

The book is short, 432 pages. But it does cover the foundations of systems development, systems planning and selection, systems analysis, systems design, and systems implementation operation.
With only 10 chapters, it is fine for a course in the undergraduate curriculum.

Case problems are continuing one chapter after another. It will be better if each chapter has a case by itself.

0 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essentials of System Analysis and Design (4th Edition), June 11, 2009

By	Coco L. (Millbrae, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essentials of System Analysis and Design (4th Edition) (Paperback)

I am satisfied with the book I received. I bought it used and was very impressed with the final product, it looked very new to me. Delivery was timely. I highly recommend it.