Developing quality computer systems

This book concentrates on the practical issues of systems development. Where most texts focus on the design and construction of computer systems the emphasis of Developing Quality Computer Systems is on the earlier and later stages of the process. Getting the requirements of the system right is vital or it may function well enough but simply not do what the user wants. Amendments will be needed at some stage for most computer systems and this can easily be done if they are well documented. However training in the provision of up-to-date system documentation remains a neglected area. The author also emphasises the team aspects of systems development. Control of a large system is only possible if the work is done by a group with everything subject to scrutiny by others. Developing Quality Computer Systems will be particularly suitable for final year undergraduate students who have acquired some systems development skills and whose courses emphasise the practical side of computer applications. It will also be of value to systems development staff in business, industry and government.