CSE6374 Course Overview and Agile Concepts
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What is the primary purpose of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as mentioned in the learning objectives?

The primary purpose of SDLC is to facilitate the structured development and management of information systems.

What is one key focus of object-oriented analysis and design discussed in the course objectives?

One key focus is the Rational Unified Process (RUP), which guides the development of software systems.

What are the three roles that comprise a Scrum team?

Product owner, Development team, Scrum master.

What is the primary unit of measurement in Scrum for progress and delivery?

<p>The Sprint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Daily Standup meeting in Scrum?

<p>To evaluate progress made in the past 24 hours and determine what needs to be done next.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two meetings held at the end of a sprint?

<p>The Sprint Review and the Sprint Retrospective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three primary artifacts in the Scrum process?

<p>Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one of the three primary factors critical for Agile success.

<p>Delivery strategy, following agile software engineering practices, or team capability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Agile development benefit managers and programmers?

<p>It provides more choice in producing systems that are timely and budget-friendly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the Product Backlog?

<p>A listing of potential requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary drawback of the traditional waterfall SDLC approach?

<p>It makes it difficult to go back to a previous phase, resulting in high costs for making changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List two key principles of Agile Methodologies.

<p>Agile methodologies emphasize adaptive processes and prioritize people rather than roles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what scenarios does Fowler recommend using Agile methodologies?

<p>Agile methodologies are recommended for projects with unpredictable requirements and motivated developers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of eXtreme Programming regarding the development process?

<p>It fuses planning, analysis, design, and construction into a single phase of activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

<p>The primary purpose of the SDLC is to provide a standard process for developing, maintaining, and replacing information systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does eXtreme Programming enhance the coding and testing process?

<p>Coding and testing operate together, which increases communication and reinforces productivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the five phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle.

<p>The five phases of the SDLC are Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation, and Maintenance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify one benefit of using two-person programming teams in eXtreme Programming.

<p>It promotes higher levels of communication among developers, leading to better collaboration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of eXtreme Programming during development cycles?

<p>It focuses on short, incremental development cycles and emphasizes automated testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the SDLC allow for flexibility during the development process?

<p>The SDLC allows for flexibility by enabling the project to return to a previous phase when needed, supporting an iterative process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the Planning phase of the SDLC?

<p>During the Planning phase, the need for a new or enhanced system is identified, and the scope of the proposed system is determined.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are clients involved in the eXtreme Programming process?

<p>Clients monitor the development process to ensure their requirements and feedback are integrated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main output of the Analysis phase in the SDLC?

<p>The main output of the Analysis phase is a description of the alternate solutions recommended by the analysis team.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of process is the Systems Development Life Cycle described as?

<p>The SDLC is described as a circular and iterative process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of SDLC, why is it important to analyze current systems?

<p>Analyzing current systems is important to identify user requirements and determine possible enhancements or replacements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a baseline project plan, and when is it developed in the SDLC?

<p>A baseline project plan is a comprehensive outline of the project's scope, resources, and timelines, developed during the Planning phase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the logical design phase in the SDLC?

<p>The logical design phase focuses on developing specifications that are independent of specific hardware or software platforms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does physical design differ from logical design in the SDLC?

<p>Physical design transforms logical specifications into technology-specific details, while logical design remains platform-independent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key activities occur during the implementation phase of the SDLC?

<p>During the implementation phase, the information system is coded, tested, installed, and supported within the organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what phase of the SDLC are systematic repairs and improvements made to the information system?

<p>The maintenance phase is where systematic repairs and improvements are made to the information system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the traditional waterfall approach to the SDLC.

<p>The traditional waterfall approach involves distinct phases that begin only after the previous phase is completed, with minimal backtracking and looping.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What modern practice combines analysis, design, and implementation in the SDLC?

<p>The modern practice combines analysis, design, and implementation into a single iterative and parallel process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary decisions made during the physical design phase?

<p>The primary decisions during the physical design phase include the choice of programming language, database, and platform.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does user feedback play during the maintenance phase of the SDLC?

<p>User feedback is essential during the maintenance phase as it informs necessary changes to the system based on user needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD)?

<p>The primary focus of OOAD is on objects rather than data or processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of inheritance in object-oriented programming.

<p>Inheritance is a hierarchical arrangement of classes where subclasses inherit properties from superclasses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four phases of the Rational Unified Process (RUP)?

<p>The four phases of RUP are Inception, Elaboration, Construction, and Transition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List two criticisms of the traditional Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

<p>Two criticisms of SDLC include forced timed phases on dynamic processes and excessive reliance on documentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the current approach to systems development utilize SDLC?

<p>The current approach uses SDLC as an organizing principle, categorizing activities under planning, analysis, design, implementation, or maintenance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define what an object class is in the context of OOAD.

<p>An object class is a logical grouping of objects that share the same attributes and behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the iterative and incremental approach in RUP allow for?

<p>The iterative and incremental approach allows for gradual refinement of the system through repeated cycles of development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'artificially separating' activities in systems development?

<p>Artificially separating activities means dividing processes so they can be individually studied and understood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Information

  • Course code: CSE6374
  • Course title: Systems Analysis and Design
  • Instructor: Ts. Dr. Loo Yim Ling
  • Room number: CQBR3019
  • Phone number: 03-8312 5893
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Consultation hours:
    • Tuesdays: 12 pm – 2 pm
    • Wednesdays: 12 pm – 2 pm

Grading Policy

  • Assignment 1: 20 marks
  • Test (Physical): 20 marks, 23 Dec 2024 (6:30pm), Subjective Questions
  • Quiz (Online): 10 marks, 6 Jan 2024 (6:30pm), Multiple-Choice Questions
  • Assignment 2: 50 marks

Textbook

Chapter 1: The Systems Development Environment - Learning Objectives

  • Define information systems analysis and design
  • Describe the information Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Describe agile methodologies, eXtreme programming, and Scrum
  • Explain object-oriented analysis and design and the Rational Unified Process (RUP)

Chapter 1: Introduction

  • Definition of information systems analysis and design: A complex, challenging, and simulating organizational process used by business and systems professionals to develop and maintain information systems
  • Application Software: Designed to support organizational functions and processes
  • Systems Analyst: Organizational role responsible for analysis and design of information systems

Chapter 1: Software Engineering Process

  • Consists of methodologies, techniques, and tools
  • Methodologies: Comprehensive, multiple-step approaches for developing information systems
  • Techniques: Processes that ensure thorough and comprehensive analysis and design
  • Tools: Computer programs that aid in applying techniques

Chapter 1: Introduction (Cont.)

  • Systems analysis and design are driven by methodologies, techniques, and tools.
  • Methods focus on the Internet and firm intranets/extranets
  • Three-tier design: Database on one server, application on another server, and client logic on user machines
  • Wireless system components, continuing trend toward assembling systems from off-the-shelf components

Chapter 1: Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

  • Standard process in organizations to analyze, design, implement, and maintain information systems
  • Traditional methodology for developing, maintaining and replacing information systems
  • Features several phases that mark progress
  • A circular process (with useful life leading to another start), often iterative
  • Can return to a previous phase as needed

Chapter 1: Phases in SDLC

  • Initiation (System Concept Development)
  • Planning (Requirements Analysis)
  • Analysis
  • Design
  • Implementation (Development, Integration and Test, Implementation)
  • Maintenance (Operation and Maintenance, Disposition)

Chapter 1: Standard and Evolutionary Views of SDLC

  • Figure 1-3: Systems development life cycle (standard model)
  • Figure 1-4: Evolutionary model

Chapter 1: Major Activities in the five phases of SDLC

  • Planning: Identifying system need, analyzing needs, prioritizing, determining scope, developing project plan
  • Analysis: Studying system requirements (user input), requirements careful study of current systems (manual and computerized) and outputting alternate solutions.
  • Design: Converting solution to logical and physical specifications, independent of hardware and software platform. Logical design and physical design.
  • Implementation: Coding, testing, installing, and supporting the system in the organization. New systems become daily activities
  • Maintenance: Repairing, improving and adapting the system based on changing organization needs

Chapter 1: Problems with Waterfall Approach

  • Single direction, difficult to go back, expensive changes. Role of users narrowly defined. Focus on deadlines

Chapter 1: Different Approaches to Improve Development

  • Agile Methodologies
  • eXtreme Programming
  • Scrum
  • Rational Unified Process (RUP)

Chapter 1: Agile Methodologies

  • Motivated by recognizing software development as fluid, unpredictable, and dynamic
  • Emphasize adaptive processes, people, and collaboration over plans and documents
  • Key Principles: Adaptive, emphasize people, self-adaptive processes

Chapter 1: eXtreme Programming

  • Short, incremental development cycles
  • Focus on automated tests
  • Two-person programming teams
  • Client involvement in monitoring the development process
  • Design specifications fused into a single phase
  • Unique way of capturing and presenting system requirements and specifications
  • Coding and testing are related components

Chapter 1: Scrum

  • Popular agile methodology
  • Framework includes Scrum teams, roles, events, and artifacts

Chapter 1: Scrum (Continued)

  • Designed for speed & multiple functional product releases
  • Primary unit is the Sprint (2 weeks or a month)
  • Starts with an eight hour planning meeting (defining what is needed & how the work will be accomplished)
  • Daily Standup: 15-minute meetings held to evaluate progress in past 24 hours
  • Sprint Review: (4 hours) to focus on product, what's accomplished, & needs
  • Sprint Retrospective: (3 hours) focus on team performance & improvement
  • Primary artifacts are Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, & Increment

Chapter 1: Agile in Practice

  • Delivery strategy: Continuous delivery of working software
  • Following agile software engineering practices
  • Team capability: Building projects around motivated individuals

Chapter 1: Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD)

  • Based on objects rather than data or processes
  • Combines data and processes into single entities called objects

Chapter 1: Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD - Continued)

  • Object: Data & Operations
  • Inheritance: Subclasses inherit from superclasses
  • Object Class: Logical grouping of objects with common attributes and behaviors

Chapter 1: Rational Unified Process (RUP)

  • Object-oriented systems development methodology
  • Iterative and incremental approach to systems development
  • Four phases: Inception, Elaboration, Construction, Transition

Chapter 1: Summary

  • Learn how to: define information systems analysis and design, describe the information Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), describe agile methodologies, eXtreme programming and Scrum, explain object-oriented analysis and design and the Rational Unified Process (RUP)

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